Caretakers are mowing, chopping, discing cover crops that have made good growth with the help of the recent rains. Summer sprays and fertilizations are being applied in all areas. Dead tree removal and pushing of abandoned groves continues. There are reports of resetting of older and established groves. Land preparation and planting continues for fall crops.
Tomatoes are in mostly good condition as planting increases.
Staking is active and spraying for disease and insects is heavy. Workers are making first ties on a small amount of acreage. Planting is steady for watermelons, cherry and plum tomatoes, and eggplant. Growers are getting ready to plant peppers. Growers are laying plastic, planting peppers, and planting tomatoes when weather permits.