Growers have been cleaning drainage and irrigation ditches for the movement of water between groves and main canals. Dead tree removal continues along with some burning of trees, limbs and general grove debris. Burn permits are being limited due to the general drought conditions. Water melon planting began in the Palmetto-Ruskin region. Vegetables available include snap beans, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, sweet corn, peppers, endive, escarole, lettuce, and radishes.
Young fields are in very good condition.
Planting is active. Picking continues with growers harvesting acreage hurt by the earlier freeze. Recent plantings are germinating well. Planting of a limited acreage continues. Young plant growth is normal.