A good volume is available into late March. Warm temperatures accelerated plant growth, blooming, and fruit setting in older fields. Some fruit is reaching maturation sooner than expected. Quality and sizes are improving. The crop is in good condition.
Plant growth is good.
Transplanting continues with staking and tying active. The crop is in fair to good condition. Planting is nearing the end with most growers finished. Picking remains steady with good quality available. Crop condition is rated fair to good.