Iceberg prices are escalating. Green leaf and romaine markets are steadily rising. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights.
Salinas/Santa Maria, California
- Quality ranges from fair to good; insect pressure, internal burn, mildew, and seeder are found in many lots
- Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, continues to be present; percentages of impacted heads vary from lot to lot
- Elevated temperatures through Thursday of this week will promote additional disease and insect pressure
Colorado
- Iceberg harvests are expected to end for the season late next week
Mexico (crossing into Texas)
- Harvesting continues year-round
- Peak season for production and quality will resume in October and run through April
Michigan
- Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine harvesting will continue through September
New Mexico
- Las Cruces harvests are scheduled to start the week of October 5 and ramp up the following week
- Early season rains wiped out 10-15% of total plantings; romaine is expected to be the most limited lettuce this fall season (through late November)
Northeastern Canada and USA
- Harvests of all lettuces are forecast to run through early October
- Iceberg quality has been up and down week to week; green leaf and romaine quality has been more consistent
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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