Florida is the primary winter growing region for many fresh fruit and vegetable crops. The current forecast calls for abnormally low temperatures to re-enter the state Monday evening, January 26 and last through Saturday, January 31.

Florida

• Central/Western Florida (Tampa region) is forecast to receive freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees with daily high temperatures in the 50-to-60-degree range
  • Crops growing in this part of the state include:
    • Strawberries
    • Cabbage
    • Broccoli
• Southern Florida (Immokalee, Ft Pierce, Belle Glade, LaBelle) is expected to fall into the low 30s with highs around 60 degrees
  • Crops growing in this part of the state include:
    • Bell Peppers
    • Celery
    • Corn
    • Cucumber
    • Lettuces (Iceberg, Romaine, Green Leaf)
    • Radishes
    • Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
    • Citrus
• These abnormally low temperatures will slow maturity and push prices higher

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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