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- Variability in climatic conditions from week to week, typical as we transition to the “wetter” period of the year –
- 46.7 mm (1.84 inches) of precipitation recorded
- Average minimum air as well as soil temperatures stable
- High relative humidity (88.9%)
- Harvest age increased this week
- Almost 16% harvested at 22 WAF
- Balance harvested at 21 WAF
- Sugar content, external color as well as internal maturity index all stable; outstanding taste and aroma
- Unlike prior years, the NDF peak is estimated to be very moderate
- Costa Rica experiencing a wave in Covid-19 cases; almost double the number of cases reported just 2 weeks ago
- Government announcing the closing of non-essential businesses next week.