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The extreme weather took its toll on the early crops.Sunny days with some wind throughout the week. Daily temperatures ranged between 26°C - 36°C. Overnight temperatures ranged between 9°C - 28°C.
Smaller volumes harvested.
The quality of the fruit is good. Size is small - small/medium. Ripeness is ½ - ¾ colour.
The extreme weather took its toll on the early crops and as a result, we have finished off patches 2 and 3. We will be in a low cycle of picking until patches 4 and 5 come into full production which will be over the next 2 weeks.
