Hedging and topping of harvested groves along with piling and burning of the debris has been reported in all areas. Heaters have been placed and fueled in the northern cold pockets. Growers continue to irrigate to provide adequate moisture to crops. Vegetables harvested during the week include tomatoes, peppers, endive, escarole, cucumbers, pickles, lettuce, radishes, snap beans, squash, sweet corn, okra, eggplant, and watermelons. Crop condition is rated very good.
Most young fields have good stands.
Picking continues to increase as larger acreage reaches maturity. Quality and yield are good with yield increasing. Volume is expected to be good for the rest of the season. The crop is in good condition. Blooming and pin bean formation are improving.