– Rain: Well distributed showers during Week 29 at the source resulted in approximately 46 mm (1.8 inches) of rainfall – a continuation of the prior week.
– Temperature: The minimum air temperature continued without variation at 23.3°C (74°F). The average air temperature remained at 26.9°C (80.4°F) and our average soil temperature registered 27.1°C (80.7°F). Solar radiation was low throughout the week, while relative humidity remained nearly identical to last week at 86.6 %.
– Observations: Historically, July is one of the wettest months of the year and this one is not the exception. To date, this rain does not seem to be affecting the quality of our fruit. We will be vigilant in case the weather makes a turn for the worse as The Meteorological Institute of CR has issued warnings of increased precipitation in the coming weeks. We will monitor this closely and make decisions regarding harvest age and other cultural practices to mitigate any negative consequences. Industry volume is reported to be limited and the market has definitely strengthened, showing signs of limited supply. We expect our supplies to remain at a level that will keep us very close to our committed volumes.