Growers in the northern part of the citrus belt have started banking young trees for cold protections. Dead tree removal has been reported in most areas. Vegetables available include snap beans, cucumbers, pickles, eggplant, endive, escarole, lettuce, okra, peppers, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, radishes, tomatoes and watermelons. The crop is in very good condition. Picking is gaining momentum.
Volume is good.
Yield is mostly good except for fields hurt by the early October rains. Planting, spraying and irrigating continue. Harvesting is slowly increasing. Quality and color are fair to good. Sizes are fair.