Annual Solar Metrics
Peak Sun Hours (avg/day)
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Annual GHI (kWh/m²)
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Annual POA Irradiance (kWh/m²)
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Effective Solar Gain (kWh/m²)
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Total Energy Yield (kWh/yr)
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Solar Access Rating
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Monthly Irradiance (kWh/m²/day)
Direct beam
Diffuse
Total POA
Sun Path Diagram — West Kill, NY
Summer Solstice (Jun 21)
Equinox (Mar/Sep 20)
Winter Solstice (Dec 21)
Monthly Solar Gain (kWh/m²)
Seasonal Summary
Winter (Dec–Feb)
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Spring (Mar–May)
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Summer (Jun–Aug)
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Fall (Sep–Nov)
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Best Month
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Worst Month
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West Kill sits in the Catskill Mountains with moderate cloud cover.
Winter months see reduced output from short days, snow cover, and
lower sun angles. Snow albedo can partially offset losses on tilted surfaces.
Annual Rainfall & Precipitation
Monthly Precipitation (inches)
Rainfall
Snowfall (water equiv.)
Precipitation Summary
Annual Rainfall
~50–55 in
Annual Snowfall
~65–80 in
Total Precip. (incl. snow water equiv.)
~56–62 in
Wettest Month
Jun (5.2 in)
Driest Month
Feb (2.8 in)
Days w/ Precip. ≥ 0.01 in
~155/yr
Orographic lift from the Catskill escarpment increases precipitation
20–40% above Hudson Valley levels. West Kill valley receives among the
highest rainfall in New York State. Heavy summer thunderstorms and
nor’easters contribute to peak months.
Monthly Breakdown (inches)
Data derived from NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020) for the
Catskill Mountains region at ~1,900 ft elevation. Higher elevations
on this parcel may receive 5–10% more precipitation.
Soil Profile & Characteristics
Typical Soil Profile — Catskill Mountain Till
0–4 in
O / A Horizon — Dark organic leaf litter and humus;
acidic forest duff from northern hardwoods (beech, maple, birch)
4–12 in
B Horizon (Bw) — Channery silt loam; yellowish-brown;
moderate structure with sandstone/siltstone fragments (20–35% coarse)
12–28 in
C Horizon — Very channery loam; dense glacial till matrix;
40–60% rock fragments; firm consistence
28–40 in
R — Bedrock — Devonian sandstone & siltstone (gray);
fractured to massive; depth varies 20–40 in across site
Dominant Soil Series (Greene County Survey)
Primary
Lordstown–Oquaga
Secondary
Arnot (shallow)
Valley positions
Willowemoc
TextureChannery silt loam
Drainage ClassWell drained
Depth to Bedrock20–40 in (mod. deep)
Hydrologic GroupC/D
Parent MaterialGlacial till over sandstone
Slope Range3–35%+ (variable)
PermeabilityModerate to moderately slow
AWC (Avail. Water Cap.)Low–Moderate (3–6 in)
pH Range4.5–5.5 (strongly acidic)
Frost-Free Period~100–130 days
Soils formed in acid glacial till derived from Devonian sandstone and
siltstone. The Lordstown–Oquaga association dominates mid-slope positions
throughout the Catskill High Peaks. Rock outcrops and very stony phases are
common. Shallow Arnot soils occur where bedrock is within 20 inches.
Willowemoc soils (very deep, well-drained) may be present in lower colluvial
positions. Verify exact mapping units via
USDA Web Soil Survey.
Native Species Planner
Parcel Zones
Select one or more micro-habitat zones on the parcel. Species recommendations
are matched to each zone's light, moisture, and soil conditions for the Catskill
Mountains region (USDA Hardiness Zone 4b–5a, pH 4.5–5.5, elevation ~1,900 ft).
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Biodiversity Metrics
Shannon Diversity Index measures species diversity accounting for both richness
and evenness. Values above 3.0 indicate high biodiversity. Functional group
coverage tracks how many ecological roles (canopy, understory, ground cover,
pollinator support, erosion control) are filled.
Farm Activity Log
Track daily tasks across all 12 acres. Filter by field zone, activity type, or date range.
Recent Activities
| Date |
Zone |
Activity |
Notes |
| 2026-03-30 |
Zone A |
Soil amendment |
Lime applied — 2 tons/acre |
| 2026-03-28 |
Zone B |
Fence repair |
Replaced 40ft section, NW corner |
| 2026-03-25 |
Zone C |
Cover crop seeding |
Winter rye & crimson clover mix |
Crop & Planting Tracker
Planting windows, expected harvest dates, and yield tracking for the current growing season. Dates based on USDA Zone 4b frost calendar (last frost ~May 15, first frost ~Sep 25).
| Crop |
Zone |
Planted |
Est. Harvest |
Status |
| Garlic (hardneck) |
Zone A |
Oct 2025 |
Jul 2026 |
• Overwintering |
| Sugar snap peas |
Zone B |
Apr 2026 |
Jun 2026 |
• Planned |
| Potatoes (Yukon Gold) |
Zone C |
May 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
• Planned |
| Winter rye (cover) |
Zone C |
Mar 2026 |
May 2026 |
• Growing |
Inventory & Supplies
Seed stockAdequate
Fertilizer (10-10-10)~200 lbs
LimeLow — reorder
Fencing suppliesStocked
Fuel (diesel)~30 gal
Track consumables to avoid mid-season shortages. Items marked in red need restocking.
Financial Snapshot
Season-to-date expenses$2,840
Seed & starts$620
Soil amendments$1,180
Fuel & equipment$540
Labor$500
Projected revenue$6,200
Input costs vs. projected yield revenue. Updates as harvest actuals come in.
Irrigation & Water Usage
Water sourceSpring-fed + rain collection
Collection capacity1,200 gal
Current reserve~680 gal
March usage (est.)320 gal
Last irrigationN/A — dormant season
Paired with rainfall data above. At ~52 in/yr natural precipitation, supplemental irrigation is primarily needed Jul–Aug.
Alerts & Reminders
⚠ Frost advisory — Overnight low 28°F forecast Apr 2. Cover tender starts.
◆ Lime restock — Current supply below threshold. Reorder before May application.
◆ Soil test due — Last tested Nov 2025. Schedule spring pH & nutrient panel.
● Pea inoculant — Apply rhizobium inoculant at planting (mid-April).
● Equipment maintenance — Tractor oil change & blade sharpening before spring tilling.