Apple Carbohydrate Thinning Model for Bedford County
New Paris
Green Tip: March 20, 2020
Full Bloom: May 7, 2020
| Date | Max Temp (°F) | Min Temp (°F) | Solar Rad (MJ/m2) | Production | Demand | Balance | 4-Day Avg Balance | Thinning Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-May | 83 | 57 | 22.00 | 87.55 | 152.97 | -65.41 | -71.64 | Decrease chemical thinner rate by 50% |
| 27-May | 73 | 58 | 12.50 | 61.73 | 128.05 | -66.32 | -45.85 | Decrease chemical thinner rate by 30% |
| 28-May | 83 | 63 | 12.30 | 53.84 | 151.36 | -97.52 | -12.58 | Apply standard chemical thinner rate |
| 29-May | 81 | 64 | 17.00 | 75.49 | 132.81 | -57.32 | 26.79 | Increase chemical thinner rate by 30% |
| 30-May | 70 | 46 | 23.10 | 110.90 | 73.12 | 37.77 | 51.99 | Increase chemical thinner rate by 30% |
| 31-May | 63 | 41 | 26.20 | 120.94 | 54.20 | 66.73 | 43.71 | Increase chemical thinner rate by 30% |
| 1-Jun | 65 | 45 | 26.40 | 121.68 | 61.71 | 59.97 | 27.34 | Increase chemical thinner rate by 30% |
| 2-Jun | 68 | 46 | 21.60 | 109.21 | 65.72 | 43.49 | ||
| 3-Jun | 74 | 54 | 16.10 | 86.73 | 82.09 | 4.65 | ||
| 4-Jun | 74 | 61 | 17.30 | 88.62 | 87.37 | 1.25 |
Note: Date printed in boldface is the date the model was run and is based on expected temperatures for that specific date and location.
