Some fruit was dropping before thinning sprays were applied. Peaches were at green fruit stage and cherries were pea sized. Early strawberries in Essex were ready for harvest by the end of the week with pick your own farms opened for the weekend. Raspberries were in bloom and early fruit set. Vinifera grapes were 10 to 15 days from bloom.
Blueberries are at fruit set.
The rains helped all crops, especially the strawberry crop. Cucumbers are emerging well. Acreage in the area is up a bit both with the hand pick and machine harvest. This will be helpful in keeping the receiving station viable and efficient. Tomato planting is winding down and should be finished by weeks end.