Some of the new growth has produced a little late bloom. There are occa sional smaller groves that were stressed this past spring that are now in full, open bloom. Harvest of Valencia oranges is just about over for this season as major processors are closed. Very few grapefruit remain to be picked. There are a few fresh squeeze juice plants that will remain open most of the summer.
Caretakers are very bushy cutting cover crops and herbicid ing.
Summer copper and oil sprays are being applied in virtually all citrus counties. General fertilizations and hedging and topping continue along with burning of grove debris. Okra harvesting continues in Dade County.