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Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Today I noticed 25 to 50% growth reduction today.
Temperature drop from max 27 to max 20 degrees in two days(minimum from 19 to 14).
How do you experience the European weather change?

8/2/2006 4:30:37 PM

Knopp, Germany

I am having the same problem. yesterday I covered a 1000 sq ft patch with floating cover. I hope it helps.

8/3/2006 1:08:29 AM

Netherlands

Yep, a few kg/day decrease on some of the plants. Only the 1095 Wallace which no longer has a stump or part of its main vine has picked up the pace.

8/3/2006 2:43:32 AM

Austria

Thanks for the reminder, time to get the blankets on the fruits again.

8/3/2006 5:46:55 AM

Itzetown City

Owen, how about the humidity of the leaves under the floating cover? Hint: Condensation water?

8/3/2006 7:24:36 AM

Knopp, Germany

I have the floating cover high enough off the leaves so that it gets good circulation Hans-Werner. My biggest problem is when it rains.........

8/3/2006 9:30:14 AM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Today it seems growth reduction is much less than expected,
allmost same speed continues, happy, happy.:-)

Only on thing of concern, juust like yours Brad, rotten parts on the main stem. I cleaned as much as possilble with dry grass, tomorrow checkup. The damage is only at some spots on the surface of the stem, the main part is still fine.

Putting a blanket on the fruit? People will think I am obsessed (I am) and mad (I hope I am not yet) lol

8/3/2006 2:41:15 PM