Other areas received less rainfall and had little affect on fieldwork. In some of the fields damaged from Irene, plants are slow to recover. Strong, gusting winds throughout the week are affecting young and mid-growth plants. Growers are watering young plants to einsure adequate moisture after transplanting. Harvest ing is underway with variable quality and sizes available.
Volume is anticipated to increase as more fields reach maturity.
Crop condition is fair to good. Plant growth is good. Fruit setting is complete with fair to good sizing. Harvest has increased a little this past week. Fruit quality is fair to good with a fair yield.