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Rain: Only 27.8 mm (1.1 inches) of rainfall registered this week 44 the result of low intensity drizzles and high cloud density during most of the week.

Temperature: On the other hand we experienced an important decrease in both air and soil temperatures – the average minimum temperature only reached 22.2°C (72 F) and the average weekly temperature reached 25.6°C (78 F) – two Celsius degrees lower than the prior week. Average soil temperatures registered 26.6°C (79.9 F). Relative humidity increased to 88.8 %. The solar intensity was low as we experienced mainly cloudy days.

Observations: While total precipitation during the week was not very high the overcast and cooler days brought definite challenges because it delayed essential cultivation practices and could cause certain risks to the quality of the fruit. While we feel that the situation is under control we must redouble our efforts and be vigilant in the weeks that follow as traditionally this is the time season during the year when we get rainy and cloudy days with the coolest temperatures of the year.

• Rain: Week 43  brought  total precipitation of 35 mm – close to one inch and a half but in highly variable doses –  some very  dry days followed by  a couple of days with heavy rain during the beginning and the middle of the week. The weekend was completely dry.
• Temperature: We experienced a slight increase in both air and soil temperatures. The average minimum temperature reached 23 Celsius degrees (73.4 F) and the average weekly temperature was 27.6 Celsius degrees (81.7 F).  Average soil temperature registered 27.3 Celsius degrees (81.1 F). Relative humidity remained stable at 83.7 %.  Solar radiation varied in intensity throughout the week but was dominated by medium to high radiation days that could cause some fruit damage (sunburn and corky fruit).
• Observations: October turned out to be within historical precipitation parameters – total precipitation for the month was 135 mm (5.3 inches). The forecast for November increased in precipitation, less solar radiation and lower air and soil temperatures which will bring on challenges in controlling internal quality as well as increased pest pressure. Agricultural practices, like soil preparation, planting and fertilization become difficult to keep on schedule. But you can bet Oscar and Luciano will be out there every day making timely decisions to prioritize farm chores.

• Rain: Once again the weather has changed bringing more rain and some cloudy days. Cumulative rainfall was 49.4 mm (almost 2 inches) well distributed throughout the week.
• Temperature: Both air and soil temperatures continued at very stable levels. The average minimum temperature was 22.3 Celsius degrees (72.2 F) and the average weekly temperature was 26.9 Celsius degrees (80.4 F).  Average soil temperature registered 27.1 Celsius degrees (80.7 F). Relative humidity also remained stable at 84 %. Solar radiation varied in intensity throughout the week but was dominated but low radiation days.
• Observations: Of great significance to our farm staff,   while we did get almost 2 inches of rain during the week, the weekend weather took a turn for the better and allowed the traditional Carnival of Limon to take place.  These times of variable weather it is normal to see an increased pressure from two of the most important pests in our fruit (Thecla and Spodoptera).  These are the two most difficult insects to control in the cultivation of pineapple so it is possible that some small surface lesions can occur on the skin of the fruit and may be visible at destination.

• Rain: An even drier week # 41 was reported at the source with only 9 mm (less than a 1/3 of an inch) distributed throughout the week and brought alternating sunny days with no rain and days with light afternoon showers.
• Temperature: Both air and soil temperatures remain at stable levels. The average minimum temperature was 22.5 Celsius degrees (72.6 F) and the average weekly temperature was 26.8 Celsius degrees (80.3 F).  Average soil temperature registered 27.2 Celsius degrees (81 F). Relative humidity also remained stable at 84.5 %. Solar radiation varied in intensity throughout the week, alternating sunny days with overcast days.
• Observations: Variability in our weather during the last few weeks, alternating dry weeks with rainy weeks, represents a major challenge for the production of good quality pineapples. And typically we do not expect our weather during this time frame to be this variable as October is usually a very dry month. Predicting the weather in the tropics is a difficult task, but it is historically probable that henceforth the weather turns dark and rainy, which represents an even greater challenge for the producer especially when trying to maintain a high standard of volume and quality.

• Rain: We experienced a significant reduction in total rainfall during week 40 with 22.4 mm (less than 1 inch) well distributed over the week.
• Temperature: Night temperatures continued stable – the minimum temperature was 22.4 Celsius degrees (72.4 F) and the average weekly temperature was 26.6 Celsius degrees (79.9 F).  Average soil temperature registered 27.3 Celsius degrees (81.1 F) and continued similar to the prior week. The relative humidity also remained pretty stable at 84.4 %. Solar radiation was intense at the beginning of the week but became tolerable during the rest of the week.
• Observations: Seasonal dry weather returned with little rainfall and sunny days, which is more typical this season. It is historically normal to see an increase in the sugar concentration of the fruit from now through the end of the month as we expect weather conditions to remain stable.

• Rain: Cumulative rainfall reached 49.4 mm (almost 2 inches) concentrated during one day which brought very heavy downpours.
• Temperature: Both air and soil temperatures decreased in relation to prior week. The average minimum temperature was 22.5 Celsius degrees (72.5 F) and the average weekly temperature was 27.2 Celsius degrees (80.9 F).  Average soil temperature registered 27.4 Celsius degrees (81.4 F). Relative humidity increased to 84.1 %. Solar radiation continued very intense at the beginning of the week but dropped towards the end of the week.
• Observations: This variability in weather from week to week   is common in our tropics although we expect a drier climate during the months of   September and October.