Planting of potatoes in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island was ahead of last year and the 5-year average. Field corn for silage was reported as good to excellent in the northern New England states, but only fair to good in the southern states. Uneven germination of sweet corn due to lack of rain has been detected. Asparagus and rhubarb currently being harvested. Vegetable growers are irrigating due to continued dry conditions.
Some farmers are hesitant to plant until the ground receives some moisture.
Growers were actively spraying fruit crops. Apple blossoms that survived the previous week's frost looked good. Fruit set for apples, peaches, and pears in southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut ranged from average to below average. Second fungicide application was made for mummyberry disease in wild blueberries.