Nectarine picking was active with May Glo, Royal Glo, and Rose Diamond the major varieties. Red Beaut variety plums were also picked. Freestone peach harvest continued with Queencrest, Crown Princess, and Crimson Lady varieties picked. Excellent quality was reported. The Clingstone peach crop is maturing well.
Fruit set is reported heavy, but fruit size is reported small.
Overall, the crop is reported in good condition. Bartlett pear maturity is normal for June 1. Fruit size is good, but tree set is reported down. Strawberry harvest was active in the San Joaquin Valley, but rain showers hurt part of the crop. Almond growers were tying limbs that were breaking due to a heavy set.