Plant growth and fruit develop ment are normal but slow. Warm temperatures are aiding plant growth with good stands established. Planting is active. Workers continue to irrigate as needed. The crop is in good condition.
Picking continues at a steady pace.
Quality is mostly good. Some fieldwork was delayed by wet acreage early in the week. Transplanting is nearing the end. Harvesting of green Bell crown and limb fruit is active with first picks yielding good quality and large sizes. Picking of red and yellow Bells is producing a light volume.