Burning of grove trash and dead trees is active where burn permits are being issued. Most producers are preparing to meet the holiday demand. Vegetables available include snap beans, cucumbers, pickles, eggplant, endive, escarole, lettuce, okra, peppers, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, radishes, tomatoes and watermelons. The crop is in very good condition. Planting is active with some fall crop acreage being planted for a second crop.
Harvesting continues with good quality available.
Demand is exceed ing the supply. Picking is mostly steady. Quality is fair to good. Condi tion is fair to good. Planting and picking are steady.