A few growers have started their post bloom nutritional sprays. New wells are being prepared for the dry spring months. Vegetables available include tomatoes, cabbage, strawberries, potatoes, peppers, snap beans, sweet corn, squash, cucumbers, radishes, lettuce, escarole, endive, eggplant, parsley and Chinese cabbage. Warm temperatures are speeding the growth of plants with condition rated good. Planting is almost done.
Picking continues with good quality available.
Producers are irrigating as needed. The crop is in fair to good condition. Plant growth and bean development are improving. Hand picks are produc ing mostly good quality. Volume is very light.