Growth and development are slow to normal. Growers are getting close to starting harvest. Harvest is expected to be complete in about 10 days. Harvest should be complete in about two more weeks. Okra fields are improving with the rains helping a lot.
Quality is good and yields are improving each week.
The crop is in fair to good condition. Growth and development are normal. Harvesting remains steady with fair to good quality. The crown picks from the spring crop provide mostly good quality. Some varieties are providing very good quality and others are variable with the sizes.