Warm temperatures are boosting plant growth. Planting is increasing slowly with some double cropping on fall pepper fields. Recent seedings continue to germinate well. Young fields are in fair condition with the recent cold winds causing some leaf burn. Plants are recovering slowly from this recent bad weather.
Harvesting remains active with average quality and yield.
Volume is fair. Crop condition is good. Warm temperatures are increasing blooming. First cuts are providing very good quality and excellent color. Cutting continues with good quality and yield available from most fields.