Please click here to view a Markon Live From the Fields video about the quality of commodity and value-added lettuce and tender leaf items from California’s Salinas Valley following the seasonal transition from the desert growing region.
- Markon suppliers have completed the transition from the desert growing region back to the Salinas Valley for lettuce, tender leaf, broccoli, cauliflower, and select value‑added items
- Despite sporadic soil disease, plant viruses, and other cosmetic issues, overall quality and shelf-life potential are far better than the late-season desert supplies that were heavily impacted by extreme, prolonged heat
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Romaine weights range from 37 to 40 pounds with strong frames and high yields; normal levels of seasonal insect pressure are present near the base of the heads, but internal quality remains clean
- MFC Iceberg quality continues to improve, with some lots yielding 47-to-50-pound weights
- Some iceberg fields are exhibiting mildew or cosmetic issues that require additional trimming
- Markon Best Available (MBA) is being utilized as needed
- Value‑added quality has improved following the transition
- Salinas crops are reaching optimum maturity with better overall condition and minimal insect activity compared to recent desert stocks
- Spotty weekend rainfall may cause isolated rain‑related challenges, such as premature pinking in some value‑added items; widespread impacts are not expected
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.
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