Some areas in southwestern Ontario however received very heavy downpours which saturated some fields. Groundwater reserves in many counties remain very low. Transplants of cole crops, onions and early cucurbits have established well. The first lettuce harvest is expected in 2 weeks from mineral soil lettuce growers in the Flamborough area. This week, tomato transplanting began in both the Southwest and in parts on Eastern Ontario.
Growers feel that the jump on the market is worth the risk of frost.
Concern about Stewart's wilt damage is high. Onion maggot fly activity has been observed in Pelee, Erieau and Grand Bend. Recent rainfalls will help greatly with early season weed control herbicides on onions. Cutworm damage has been reported in some early carrot fields. Carrot weevil adults were found for the first time in 2 carrot fields in Haldimand-Norfolk region.