Caretakers are cutting cover crops prior to harvest and for fire protection. Hedging, topping and chopping up of dead limbs is reported in all areas. Burn permits continue to be limited due to extreme dry conditions. Watermelon planting is becoming more active in northern Peninsula localities. Major vegetables harvested during the week include potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, endive, escarole, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and eggplant.
Young fields are in very good condition with irrigation very active.
Planting is nearly finished. Harvest ing is active with a good supply available. Quality and yield are good. The crop is in fair to good condition. Planting and harvesting continue at a steady pace.