Bearing acres are estimated at 19,000. Set was very heavy this year, following one of the best blooms experienced in years.
Many growers are concerned about small sizes.
The crop is at least ten days later than average. Some growers noticed light frost damage. Bearing acreage is estimated at 17,500, and the yield calculates to 2.86 tons per acre. Orchards received rain on a regular but moderate basis with a good amount of chill hours. The rains which occurred in the first week of June caused little or no damage.