Planting is nearing the end. Crop condition is poor to fair with bloom loss and scarred fruit lowering yield prospects. Planting is increasing seasonally. Quality is mostly good. The crop is in fair to good condition.
Fruit set is fair.
Fruit sizing is slow. Harvesting stopped but is expected to resume over the next two weeks. Crop condition is variable. Most young fields will recover from Irene's damage. Transplanting resumed mid-week.