The crop is in fair to good condition. Transplanting is steady with some growers watering plants to ensure good stands. Plant growth, fruit set, and fruit sizing are good. Recent temperatures were nearly ideal for crop develop ment. Picking continues at a steady pace.
Quality is good.
Gradeout is about normal. Harvesting of crown, second and third picks remains active. Quality is improv ing. Other fieldwork includes laying plastic, staking, tying, and pruning. Workers continue to remove stakes and strings from fields completely picked and mow plants.