Cone Crop Forecasts

Once you determine a collection is needed, you must predict whether there will be a cone crop or when one is expected. The ability to forecast a good cone crop requires knowledge of historical cone frequency and an understanding of local conditions that affect cone development. Field surveys are invaluable for determining how a crop is developing and how cones are maturing.

• Cone Crop History and Frequency
  • Factors Affecting Cone and Seed Production
    
    
• Seed Cone Prediction and Evaluation
  • Early Forecasts
  • Forecasts during the Summer before Collection
  • Avoiding Collections when Cone Crops Are Poor