Strong winds are causing some plant stress. Fall crop harvesting is increasing. Quality is mostly good. Planting continues at a steady pace. Harvesting is increasing.
Quality is fair to good.
The young crop is in good condition. Older fields show a lighter than normal fruit set for the crown crop. Some fields are recovering slowly from the effects of Hurricane Irene. Transplanting of the winter crop is continuing at the normal pace. Harvesting of green and red Bells and specialty types is active.