Atmospheric and astronomical indicators
| Observation | Usage (%) | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| High pre-season temperatures (September and October) | 33 | Good rainfall season with hailstorms initially | Used together with other indicators to make choice of seed |
| Low pre-season temperatures (September and October) | 33 | Delayed onset of season and poor rainfall season | Look for early medium maturing maize varieties such as SC5 series and SC6 series |
| Towering cloud development over the southwest | 23 | Good rainfall season | Prepare land |
| Establishment of southeast winds during rainfall season | 25 | Atmosphere stabilizing and dry weather follow | Weed cautiously and halt fertilizer application |
| Establishment of southeast wind pattern in the cool season | 16 | Cool, cloudy and drizzly weather conditions | Provide warm shelter for small stock |
| Establishment of northerly wind patterns during a dry spell | 26 | Return of rains | Plan weeding and fertilizer application activities |
| Hallo around the moon (dzivaremvura) | 7 | Good rainfall season | Combine with other indicators to make choice of crop cultivars |
| Observation | Usage (%) | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| High pre-season temperatures (September and October) | 33 | Good rainfall season with hailstorms initially | Used together with other indicators to make choice of seed |
| Low pre-season temperatures (September and October) | 33 | Delayed onset of season and poor rainfall season | Look for early medium maturing maize varieties such as SC5 series and SC6 series |
| Towering cloud development over the southwest | 23 | Good rainfall season | Prepare land |
| Establishment of southeast winds during rainfall season | 25 | Atmosphere stabilizing and dry weather follow | Weed cautiously and halt fertilizer application |
| Establishment of southeast wind pattern in the cool season | 16 | Cool, cloudy and drizzly weather conditions | Provide warm shelter for small stock |
| Establishment of northerly wind patterns during a dry spell | 26 | Return of rains | Plan weeding and fertilizer application activities |
| Hallo around the moon ( | 7 | Good rainfall season | Combine with other indicators to make choice of crop cultivars |
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