Few clean up sprays continue. Dead tree removal and burning of grove trash has been reported in most areas. Snap bean harvesting started in the Immokalee area. Vegetables harvested during the week include snap beans, cucumbers, pickles, egg plant, endive, escarole, lettuce, okra, peppers, squash, radishes, tomatoes and watermelons. The crop is in fair condition.
Picking remains slow with fair quality and sizes available.
Volume is light. Plants are making good stands. Planting is active. Workers are irrigating and fertilizing as needed. Harvesting is getting underway.