The most productive years are the years I start early as well. This year is no exception, probably have equalled last years fruit set all ready. Last year, it was cold for so long, really couldn't plant out early, and was the worst year in a long time.
I also believe in the large transplants, they always seem to get going faster. Fortunately, we are still getting some good night time cooling with our abnormal high's, which I think helps with fruit set.
I have never seen so much wind. I would bet our average wind speed for March and April was well over 20 mph a day. We had a monster storm pass through here Sunday with tennis ball size hail. No casualties due to row cover. Most have holes in it though.
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