HOP REPORT No. 4
SAAZ GROWING REGION
July, 2014
Precipitation and temperatures (*)
|
1.7.–31.7.2014 |
1.7.–31.7.2013 |
30-years average |
Avg. temp. (°C) |
19,0 |
19,0 |
18,0 |
Precipitation (mm) |
107,4 |
64,4 |
59,0 |
Min. temperature 1.7.2014 |
6,4 |
°C |
Max. temperature 20.7.2014 |
33,2 |
°C |
Max. precipitation 8.7.2014 |
22,2 |
mm |
(*)We use meteorologic data from our meteorological station in Destnice near Saaz. 30-years average (1981 – 2010) according to Czech Hydrometeorological Institute is being used as long-term average. (Up to 2016 the 1961 – 1990 average has been used.)
Comment:
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July was above standard as to the temperature and markedly above-average as to the precipitation compared to the long-term mean (182 % of long-term rainfall standard). Early in July hops growing and creating of side shoots went on and consequently hops started to blossom. At the end of July hop plants in the entire area are in phase of cone creating. During July chmeical protection against Peronospora, Hop aphids and Red spider mite was applied. Health state of hops is good. According to the current state of growth the beginning of harvest may be expected after 18th August. The hop harvest in Saaz area is estimated to be average. Following picture shows the state of hops on July 31st. |
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