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
(august)

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:

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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