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The cool nights have virtually stopped our crops from maturing.Cooler overnight and morning temperatures with winds throughout the week. Daily temperatures between 23°C – 26°C. Overnight temperatures between 6°C – 16°C.
Smaller volumes harvested.
Fruit quality is excellent. Fruit size is medium – medium/large. Ripeness is 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 colour.
The cool nights have virtually stopped our crops from maturing. Volumes harvested this week were down by 50 – 55% compared to last week’s numbers. We are currently back to a 4 and even 5 day picking cycle. Forecast predicts warmer overnight temperatures and if this comes to fruition, quantities should increase.
