Fields in eastern Collier and Hendry counties suffered heavy bloom loss with some fruit blown off broken vines. Plants are expected to recover but yield will be reduced. Scheduled planting is active. Water drained from plants flooded by Irene's rain with recovery expected. Planting slowed with most growers repairing plastic damaged by Irene's winds and flooding.
Condition is fair to good.
Picking continues to increase seasonally. Quality and color are good. Sizes are normal. The crop is in fair condition. Planting is steady.