Prices remain elevated; Mexican jumbo and extra-large sizes are limited. The domestic asparagus season is starting up; supplies will increase by mid-May.

Mexico

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available
• Jumbo and extra-large sizes are forecast to remain extremely limited until mid-May
• The crop’s size profile continues to skew toward standard and large spears
• Light production has started in Baja, Mexico, and will increase over the next few weeks; harvests in Central Mexico will follow by mid-May
• New crop Baja quality is good: growers report firm spears and minimal seeding
• Expect high prices until mid-May

Peru

• Although supplies are currently average, reduced Mexican volume is driving up demand in all regions
• Quality ranges from average to good:
  • Prior high heat impacted quality in some regions
  • Feathered tips, dehydration, and flabby spears have been reported
• Pricing will remain elevated volume increases in Mexico and the U.S.

California/Michigan/Washington

• Domestic asparagus production is increasing and beginning to provide modest market relief
• California harvests are just getting underway, but will reach marketable volume by mid-May
• Washington production has started; yields will continue to build over the next few weeks
• Cool weather has delayed the Michigan season; full production is anticipated by the second week of May
• Pricing remains firm as early domestic supplies work to fill a short Mexican market
• Expect more consistent domestic supplies on both coasts by mid-May, barring any weather disruptions

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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