Harvesting Sovereign Coronation is finished in the early areas and continues in the Vineland area with high sugars and good colour. Fredonia's were started last week while Niagara's have turned colour and are close to harvest. Temperatures have remained pleasant with most days in the low to mid twenties and nighttime lows around fourteen. We continue to get moderate amounts of precipitation leaving soil moisture levels at reasonable levels. Some of the dryer areas have not been recharged entirely by the recent rain events.
Early apples continue to be harvested.
Growers are now harvesting Jerseymac, Paulared and will soon be moving into Lobo's. Colour and size have been average thus far. McIntosh harvest is expected to begin around the 5th of September if size and colour permit. McIntosh for long term storage should be mature between the 10th and 15th of September. The Mac harvest appears to be light this year.