Across the Central Valley, the stone fruit harvest has been in full swing as nectarines, plums, and peaches were being harvested. Late stone fruit varieties continued to develop as fruit began to form and field crews thinned trees.
Apricot and cherry harvests neared completion. Citrus groves were treated for pests and weeds, and some trees were topped. Valencia orange harvest continued. Lemons, grapefruit, and mandarins continued to be picked and packed. Kiwi vineyards were tied and irrigated. Pomegranates continued to develop with bloom starting to taper off and fruit starting to set in some varieties. Apples continued to develop. Strawberry harvest came to an end in Tulare County with the high temperatures at the end of the week.
The almond crop continued to develop as meat fill was complete. Pistachios, walnuts, and pecans continued to mature. Pest and disease pressures have remained relatively low in most areas. Some walnut growers put a sun protectant on field edges before the expected extreme heat
Across the Central Valley, processing tomatoes continued to grow. In Stanislaus County, sweet potatoes and sweet corn continued to grow with the benefit of warmer weather. Garlic and onion harvests were just beginning. In Tulare County, sweet corn and summer squash were sold at roadside stands and farmers’ markets. Summer vegetables were planted. Processing tomato fields continued to develop and were treated for pests. Broccoli, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, and cauliflower were harvested in the Salinas Valley. Carrot harvest continued in Kern County.
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Source: nass.usda.gov