The Salinas and Huron, California growing seasons are coming to a close. By the week of November 16, nearly all of Markon’s West Coast row crop vegetable production will be based out of the desert growing regions of Coachella and Imperial Valley, California and Yuma, Arizona. A small amount of iceberg will remain available in Huron through mid-week. Commodity broccoli and cauliflower may be sourced from Salinas Valley and the desert region through next week before shifting 100% to desert supplies.

Desert region quality is very good. Case weights remain below Markon First Crop (MFC) specifications for palletized lettuce, but are increasing daily; romaine and green leaf supplies are now meeting MFC specifications in most lots.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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