There are reports of resetting of older and established groves. Land preparation and planting continues for fall crops. Tomatoes are in mostly good condition as planting increases. Staking is active and spraying for disease and insects is heavy. Workers are making first ties on a small amount of acreage.
Planting is steady for watermelons, cherry and plum tomatoes, and eggplant.
Growers are getting ready to plant peppers. Growers are laying plastic, planting peppers, and planting tomatoes when weather permits. Spraying tomatoes and peppers continues to keep disease and insects in check. Okra harvesting continues with good quality available. Growers continue field preparations for planting tomatoes, snap beans, eggplant, and squash.