Wet conditions have induced the shoulder-checking problem on fruit close to harvest. Bacterial spot and speck can be found in many fields. Slicing cucumbers harvest continues without serious problems. Some eggplant fields are showing mite infestations. Bell pepper harvest will increase this week.
Some fields have a significant amount of blossom drop.
The reason is unknown at this time but may be due to recent rains. Green bean harvest continues with white mold present in some fields. Heavy rains have caused lodging in some plants close to harvest. Cantaloupe harvest continues and watermelon harvest will begin this week. Pumpkin plants continue to runner and flower.