Hedging and topping are active in all areas. There are only a few burn permits being issued due to the dry conditions. Sweet corn picking is active in the Belle Glade area. Major vegetables harvested during the week include potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, endive, escarole, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and eggplant. Warm temperatures are speeding the growth of young fields.
Harvesting is active.
Yield and quality are good. Growers continue to irrigate as needed. Quality and yield are good. The crop is in fair to good condition. Planting remains steady.