Harrow Diamond peaches just started with good size so far. The area continues to be dry and growers are concerned about potential sizing problems on later fruit crops without rain or significant irrigation. Orchards without irrigation look stressed and sizing fruit will be difficult. Shoot growth is slowing down. Bunch thinning and some hedging has started.
Growth is poor on young vines as they look stressed due to hot, dry weather.
Several irrigation guns showing up last week in vineyards as bunches are starting to close. Raspberry harvest is winding down. Most growers have had a good season as long as water was available. Renovation of strawberry fields is well underway with most fields mowed and rows narrowed. Some blossom end rot on first harvest of tomatoes and peppers due to hot, dry weather in late June and early July.