Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report February 14th, 2020

February 14th, 2020

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% % % % % % %