Caretakers are cutting cover crops for fire protection in prepara tion for harvesting. Hedging and topping are very active in all areas. Growers are burning dead trees and grove trash when they can get the proper permits. Vegetable Report Cool night temperatures continue to slow crop maturation in some parts of the central and southern Peninsula. Vegetables available include tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, strawberries, sweet corn, potatoes, squash, snap beans, radishes, lettuce, cucumbers, escarole, endive, eggplant, Chinese cabbage, and parsley.
Harvesting is active with fair quality available.
Workers are irrigating as needed. The crop is in good condition. Young plants are in good condition while older plants are in fair condition. Planting remains steady. Harvesting is spotty with fair quality available.