Bees in Manteca
Week 3 of Almond Bloom 2020 with Christine Ivory and Tarke Farms
Regional Manager Christine Ivory and Tarke Farms describe current weather conditions, beekeeping practices, and other almond cultural practices from Sutter, California.
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Photos by: Ben Goudie, Ernie Reichmuth, and Mel Machado
Bloom Almond the Delta Mendota Canal
Bloom in Stanislaus County
Nonpareil Fritz Bloom in Madera
Nonpareil Carmel and Aldrich Bloom near Escalon
Northern Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 64°F
Low Temperature: 39°F
Wind: 3 MPH
Rain: None
Sky Conditions: Scattered Clouds Early, Clear afternoon
Bee Activity: 6.5 Hours of Good Activity
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | % | % | 2% | 85% | 13% | % | % |
| Nonpareil | % | % | 4% | 6% | 86% | 4% | % | % |
| California | % | % | 6% | 14% | 80% | % | % | % |
| Carmel | % | % | 19% | 18% | 63% | % | % | % |
| Peerless | % | % | 1% | 12% | 86% | 1% | % | % |
| Monterey | % | % | 13% | 17% | 70% | % | % | % |
| Butte | % | 2% | 32% | 24% | 42% | % | % | % |
| Padre | % | 7% | 52% | 18% | 23% | % | % | % |
Central Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 66°F
Low Temperature: 44°F
Wind: 5 MPH
Rain: None
Sky Conditions: Clear
Bee Activity: 8 Excellent Hours
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | % | % | % | 78% | 22% | % | % |
| Nonpareil | % | % | % | 2% | 87% | 11% | % | % |
| California | % | % | % | 8% | 84% | 8% | % | % |
| Carmel | % | % | 6% | 9% | 84% | 1% | % | % |
| Monterey | % | % | 5% | 4% | 87% | 4% | % | % |
| Butte | % | % | 4% | 12% | 84% | % | % | % |
| Padre | % | % | 10% | 22% | 68% | % | % | % |
Southern Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 69°F
Low Temperature: 42°F
Wind: 2 MPH
Rain: None
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 | % | % | % | 2% | 78% | 20% | % | % |
| Nonpareil | % | % | 4% | 13% | 80% | 3% | % | % |
| California | % | % | 1% | 5% | 80% | 14% | % | % |
| Carmel | % | % | 14% | 23% | 63% | % | % | % |
| Monterey | % | % | 6% | 21% | 73% | % | % | % |
| Butte | % | 1% | 33% | 20% | 46% | % | % | % |
| Padre | % | 5% | 66% | 13% | 16% | % | % | % |