Hedging and topping continue in all areas. Fall crop harvesting is almost finished in the Palmetto-Ruskin region. Watermelon harvesting is nearing an end around Immokalee. Vegetables harvested during the week include tomatoes, peppers, endive, escarole, cabbage, cucumbers, pickles, lettuce, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, okra, and eggplant. Crop condition is rated excellent.
Planting remains active.
Both hand and machine harvesting are producing good quality with a good supply available. The crop is in good condition. Hand picks are producing a light volume. Quality and color are good. The crop is in fair to good condition.