· Favorable climatic conditions continue –
· Well distributed showers brought 40.3 mm (1.5 inches) of precipitation
· Only one night with nighttime low temperatures at 20°C (68 °F)
· Focusing on “the art of fruit ripening” – due to changing internal and external fruit maturation pace – a result of favorable climate.
· NDF identification process continues
· Forecasting increased shipments during the month of May
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March Madness is a time of year when basketball fans fill out their brackets and get ready to cheer on the top teams in the country to see who will out-swoop the rest. As the competition gets higher, get your themed snacks ready for the final four parties of your basketball dreams. Adding sweet, healthy pineapple is a great way to incorporate a springtime treat your guests will cheer about.
· A few late night showers brought 18.5 mm (.75 inches) of precipitation
· Slight increase in air and soil temperatures
· Minimum temperatures above 20°C (68 °F) = reduced threat of NDF event
· While land preparation may be interrupted, the rainfall was badly needed.
· Quality continues to be outstanding
· Both volume and demand on the rise in preparation for the Easter pull
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Last week, pineapples stepped into the internet spotlight when a viral video claimed Twitter fame. Twitter user Dennis Naghizadeh started the pull apart pineapple craze with a video from Tik Tok. The video features a pineapple being pulled apart with ease for a seemingly effortless snacking experience.
· Increased precipitation during the week = the good news
· 62.1 mm ( 2.4 inches) of rainfall recorded
· Harvest age increase continues
· The majority of our crop harvested at 21 and 22 WAF
· The tally of NDF continues with the placement of color ribbons to identify age.
· The incidence of NDF is higher than anticipated possibly due to the stress of many nights with minimum temperatures below 20°C (68°F) and the long lasting drought
· NDF harvest to commence with limited volume week 18
· See you all at the SEPC – Southern Innovations 2019
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Looking for a delicious way to liven up your St. Patty’s Day party? The Perfect Pineapple is the a great addition to sweeten up your day with a light punch that won’t knock you under the table. Enjoy a fruity balance of ginger, pineapple and champagne to celebrate the jolly leprechauns in all their green glory. Your guests will be impressed, and fresh, sustainably grown pineapple will add a bonus of surprising health benefits. This concoction is also perfect for any day of the year – simply swap out the sherbet for another favorite flavor and voila! Every day’s a party!
· Light showers brought some relief to the water stressed plantations:
· 13.9 mm ( a little more than ½ inch) of precipitation recorded.
· The minimum temperatures rose to 22.1°C (72°F) decreasing concerns re NDF stress
· Quality continues to be outstanding.
· Farm efforts at increasing and maintaining external color are demonstrating good results
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As the Earth blooms into spring, March brings an opportunity for transformation into our lives with National Nutrition Month. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of making informed food decisions and developing beneficial eating habits in our day-to-day.
From lack of time to staying on budget, there are plenty of reasons we eat the way we do. In fact, 82% of Americans do not want to give up foods they like in order to eat healthier. However, incorporating a few smart swaps into meal prep can actually bring an abundance of flavor and nutrition to your food habits.
· Dry spell continues with only 2.8 mm (1/10th inch) of rainfall
· Plantation shows a few early signs of water stress
· Weather forecast does call for some rain in the coming days
· Still having some nights with minimum temperatures at 68°F (20°C)
· Harvest age increase continues and helps to counter slower maturation process due climatic conditions
· Fruit quality remains outstanding
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Here at Chestnut Hill Farms, we are passionate about what we do. Our first customer began with a handshake and a contract written on a table napkin, and we continue that relationship-based model of business to this day.
