High temperatures and lack of moisture can ruin spring plants in Bulgaria

Published 2022년 7월 3일

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Corn and sunflowers in the Vrachansko plain are in good condition but are in need of moisture due to low subsoil moisture levels caused by a lack of snowfall in winter and insufficient rain in spring. The region is also experiencing high temperatures, which could lead to crop loss if the heat continues during the pollination phase. The farmer, Todor Todorov, is closely monitoring the weather forecast in hopes of avoiding a 50% crop loss. The high costs of seeds, fertilizers, preparations, and fuels have increased his expenses significantly compared to the previous year.

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Corn and sunflowers are in good condition at the moment, but the need for moisture is being felt. The plants will still need it. Important deadlines in July “The big heat of July is coming and if there is no rain there will be a problem. We are going to harvest faba beans again, because the corn, for example, will soon be in the pollination phase and will need moisture to pour the grain. For the third year in a row, subsoil moisture is low due to the lack of snowfall in winter and scant rain in spring. I hope it will at least rain a little now, because I will feel sorry for the crops, which look very good at the moment," commented Todor Todorov, who traditionally grows corn and sunflowers. Temperatures are the other problem in this phase of development. This week in the Vrachansko plain, thermometers showed between 35 and 37 degrees. "If it stays that way during pollination, the silk will dry out and won't be able to absorb the pollen." It will also wither and die as soon as it ...

Source: Agri