Milder weather allowed some crops to recover from Hurricane Irene's damage. Tomato picking started along the southeastern coast while watermelon and pepper harvesting began around Immokalee. Vegetables marketed during the week include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, pickles, squash, sweet corn, okra, eggplant, and watermelons. Growers disced drained fields flooded by rain from Hurricane Irene. Producers are saving some plants in high spots with reduced production expected.
Planting is active.
Planting continues at a steady pace. The crop is in fair condition. Strong wind and excess water from Irene hindered plant development with some bloom and foliage loss. Planting is finished. Transplanting is active.