Survey says…El Niño year! Officially declared an El Niño year this week, dramatic and unexpected change in rainfall patterns were observed in Week 16. Although not detrimental to the harvest, such abrupt spurts of rain may be seen in the weeks ahead. However, increases in air temperature mark the end of cold front threats and puts our minds at ease.
Fruit volume continues to rise as we prepare for those plants reaching natural fruiting in the weeks to come. This more mature fruit, located along the edges of the plantation, makes for 2% of the total sampled harvest and was picked at 21 Weeks After Flowering (WAF). Ninety-one percent of our fruit was harvested at 22 WAF, while the remaining 7% of fruit was delayed and cut at 23 WAF.
Large volume production is here! Need to find out exactly how much for strategizing promotions during the coming weeks? Click on our link below to sign up for our weekly reports to find out how!Want more info? Click here to join our mailing list and receive each week’s full industry report.