Week 1 of Almond Bloom 2020 With Brian Noeller
Regional Manager Brian Noeller brings you the first video bloom report of 2020, shows current conditions, and talks about the outlook for the coming weeks.
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Photos By: Ernie Reichmuth and Ben Goudie
Nonpareil Butte Row in Madera County
Pink Tip on Nonpareil in Madera County
Bee Pollinating an Aldrich Bloom in Stanislaus County
Beehives in Stanislaus County
Northern Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 65°F
Low Temperature: 39°F
Wind: 5 MPH
Sky Conditions: Clear
Bee Activity: 7 Hours of Very Good Activity
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | 15% | 52% | 20% | 13% | % | % | % |
| Nonpareil | % | 48% | 40% | 10% | 2% | % | % | % |
| California | 2% | 50% | 44% | 3% | 1% | % | % | % |
| Carmel | 1% | 75% | 24% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Peerless | % | 28% | 33% | 30% | 9% | % | % | % |
| Monterey | 5% | 60% | 35% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Butte | 17% | 82% | 1% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Padre | 20% | 80% | % | % | % | % | % | % |
Central Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 68°F
Low Temperature: 39°F
Wind: 3 MPH
Sky Conditions: Clear
Bee Activity: 7.5 Hours of Excellent
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | 17% | 32% | 34% | 17% | % | % | % |
| Nonpareil | 4% | 35% | 50% | 8% | 3% | % | % | % |
| California | 4% | 38% | 50% | 7% | 1% | % | % | % |
| Carmel | 8% | 45% | 45% | 2% | % | % | % | % |
| Monterey | 10% | 60% | 29% | 1% | % | % | % | % |
| Butte | 30% | 67% | 3% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Padre | 60% | 40% | % | % | % | % | % | % |
Southern Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 72°F
Low Temperature: 39°F
Wind: 2 MPH
Sky Conditions: Clear
Bee Activity: 8 hours of Excellent Activity
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | 1% | 72% | 24% | 2% | 1% | % | % | % |
| Nonpareil | 10% | 63% | 27% | % | % | % | % | % |
| California | 18% | 62% | 20% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Carmel | 10% | 90% | % | % | % | % | % | % |
| Monterey | 7% | 88% | 5% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Butte | 45% | 55% | % | % | % | % | % | % |
| Padre | 58% | 42% | % | % | % | % | % | % |