There have been some pre-bloom fertilizer applica tions primarily in the southern areas of the citrus belt. Watermelon planting began around Immokalee. Squash and Bell pepper planting for spring crop harvesting is underway in the West Central area. Vegetables available include snap beans, cabbage, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, sweet corn, peppers, endive, escarole, lettuce, and radishes. Condition is improving as plants recover from the recent cold temperatures.
Harvesting is active with good quality available.
Yield is average. Planting continues with young fields making good stands. Workers are irrigating as needed. Planting of a small acreage is active. Hand picks are yielding mostly good quality.