Growth and development are slow to normal. Harvest is steady with fair quality and variable size. Eggplant looks good with most fields making a good, healthy bush. Some fields are showing bloom. Harvest continues with good quality and yield improving.
Fields look good.
Fields cut off for second crop are starting to grow. Crop condition is in fair to variable shape. Plant growth and fruit development are slow. Some fields nearing maturity are showing a lighter set on crown fruit. Harvesting of Bell's crown and second picks is underway.