Looking back at the 1997 growing season

摘要

As in the case most years, the weather played a major role in the development of this year's crop, as well as several of the problems that were encountered along the way. In the greenhouse, seedlings were never exposed to an extended period of sun andwarmth, and were very difficult to toughen. Planting was later than normal on most farms due to delayed to seedling growth and cool outside temperatures. Heavy rains during planting forced many growers to stop planting until soil conditions were dry enough for planting to continue.