Abnormally high temperatures and a dry weather pattern have created a shortage of cabbage supplies along the Eastern Seaboard.
New Jersey
- Plant maturity has been slowed due to temperatures exceeding 90 degrees over the past two weeks, creating smaller sized cabbage heads
North Carolina
- Dry and hot weather with temperatures in the mid- to high 90s is creating a gap between growing season from Eastern North Carolina into Western North Carolina
- Rain is forecasted next week, helping to increase maturity, size, and yields
New York
- The season has started in a limited manner; supply relief can be expected as volume increases
- Typical summer weather patterns can be expected through the rest of the month
Quality and Pricing
- Quality is normal for this time of year; smaller size profile has reduced yields
- Prices are elevated but are expected to remain steady into next week until supplies start increasing, pushing pricing downward
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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