Harvesting is expected to resume over the next few days in the Plant City area. Volume is low but is expected to increase seasonally over the next month. Floral City producers sustained significant losses from the cold and water damage due to irrigating with recovery expected to take two to three weeks. The crop is in fair to good condition. Frost caused no significant damage to the crop.
Picking continues with good quality, color and sizes available.
Volume is light. Crop condition is rated good. Strong winds tossed vines with recovery expected. Fruit set and sizing are good. Laying of plastic and transplanting are active with most beds made.