Data A cool, but dry spring has slowed maturity of fruit and nut crops.
Many crops are two weeks behind normal maturity levels.
Harvest activity did begin during May for fresh use grapes in the Coachella Valley. Major varieties picked included Perlette and Flame Seedless. Good quality has been reported. In other areas of the State, grape growers were applying sulfur and insecticides to control mildew and insects. Stone fruit growers were busy in May thinning their fruit as many trees had a heavy set.