Crop report 2019 May (Saaz area)

1. Basic weather conditions datas


temperature °C


Month

2019

2018

30-years avarage

May

11,6

16,5

13,4

rainfalls mm


Month

2019

2018

30-years avarage

May

68,6

60,8

54,0


Month

2019

2018

30-years avarage

January - May

154,2

150,2

148,0


Year

2019

2018

Max. temperature - °C

25,0 (27.05.)

28,9 (29.05.)

Min. temperature - °C

-2,6 (07.05.)

1,6 (06.05.)

Max. rainfalls - mm

30,0 (28.05.)

31,4 (24.05.)

Number of dry days

14

24

The month of May was significantly colder compared to April, which was reflected in the slowdown in hop growth. The rainfall was quite frequent during the month, 1 - 4 mm. In the third decade of the month a rained significant amount, namely 20.5. approx. 15 mm and 28.5. approx. 30 mm. It was always a fine day's rain. Overall, the rainfall in May was 14.6 mm higher than the long-term average. The average temperature was lower than the long-term average about 1.8 ° C and was lower than last year about 4.9 ° C.

2. Spring works and vegetation stage


Due to the slower growth of hops the training of hops was completed at the end of the month. The condition of the hop stands and corresponds whit this season. Hop height is from 2 m to 3 m.

3. Health evaluation of hops


Due to the development of weather, it was recommended to treat hop against perenospora. Hop aphids appeared in the second half of the month and was treatment by insecticide Teppeki.

Furthermore, it was recommended to monitor the occurrence of red spider mite.

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