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Weather data for Monmouth ME.  Forecast values begin September 2, 2010
Potential preharvest weather influences on
Storability, Drop, Color, and Scald risk
As of September 2, weather data do not suggest increased storage risk due to low average August temperatures, or to hot dry periods in August or September.
     General outlook (no account for crop load, drought and other stresses) for when drop of sound non-spur McIntosh apples might reach 10% of crop is
Monday, September 6 to Monday, September 13.
     Weather conditions that promote optimum fruit color not seen within forecast range ending Thursday, September 9
  Display of accumulated chill hours starts when forecast range reaches September 15.
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