Some producers may by-pass some third picks due to low volume. Quality and sizes are mostly good. Cooler temperatures are helping plant growth. Fruit set is light for the crown and second hands of plants damaged by Irene but is good for the top crop on these plants. Acreage planted after Irene is expected to have a good set on all the vine.
Condition is fair to good.
Harvesting remains steady. Quality is good. Color is fair to good. Planting and harvesting are steady. Quality is good.