HOP REPORT No. 5
SAAZ GROWING REGION
August, 2013
Precipitation and temperatures (*)
|
1.8.–31.8.2013 |
1.8.–31.8.2012 |
30-years average |
Avg. temp. (°C) |
16,8 |
18,2 |
17,4 |
Precipitation (mm) |
120,2 |
57,0 |
62,0 |
Min. temperature 15.8.2013 |
5,3 |
°C |
Max. temperature 3.8.2013 |
36,3 |
°C |
Max. precipitation 4.8.2013 |
51,2 |
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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In comparison with long-term average August was below the average as to the temperatures and significantly above-average as to the precipitation. Chemical treatment mainly against Peronospora was continuing. Health state of hops is good. Hop harvest started within August 19 - 24 and has not been finished yet. Hop cones are predominantly smaller size. The yield of Saaz hops is expected below average or average (arround 1 MT/ha). Same the content of aplha acids should be substandard arround 3,0 %. Attached picture reflects the conditions on August 27. |
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