HOP REPORT No. 2
SAAZ GROWING REGION
April, 2009

Precipitation and temperatures (*)

 

1.4.–30.4. 2009

1.4.–30.4. 2008

30-years average
(March)

Avg. temp. (°C)

11,4

7,1

8,5

Precipitation (mm)

41,4

61,2

32,0


Min. temperature  1. 4. 2009

- 2,9

°C

Max. temperature 27. 4. 2009

23,4

°C

Max. precipitation 17. 4. 2009

17

mm


(*) We use meteorologic data from our meteorological station in Destnice near Saaz. 30-years average (1961 – 1990) according to Czech Hydrometeorological Institute is being used as long-term average.


Comment:

April was above the average as to the precipitation with temperature higher by 2,9°C compared to long term average. Extraordinary temperatures sped the spring works as well as hop growth. Hop cutting and wire stringing were finished in April. Stand condition differs in accordance with the hop cutting term and altitude. Hop training started at the end of month and it´s still continuing. The hop growth is accelerated by 7-10 days compared to usual conditions. In some places the first symptoms of Peronospora were detected and duly treated.
Photo dd. May 4 – hops after the first hop training.

Saaz 4th May, 2009

 

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