Recent freezing temperatures and strong wind gusts across Florida are expected to impact yields on select crops through the month of February. Field assessments are ongoing, and we will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

Below is a summary of current conditions by commodity:

Bell Peppers

• A limited number of plants were covered to help reduce frost damage; however, some plant damage is expected
• Significant winds reaching up to 50 mph may further impact plant health and reduce yields
• More information will be available later this week as field evaluations continue.

Broccoli

• Cold temperatures have slowed maturity
• Currently, no long-term effects are expected

Cabbage

• Temperatures in North Florida dropped to approximately 24F on Sunday and Monday mornings.
• Cabbage is a hardy crop, but these extreme temperatures will result in freeze damage to some plants and are expected to affect yields.

Celery

• Maturity slowed
• No long-term effects

Lettuce

• Low temperatures were recorded in the Belle Glade growing area on Sunday and Monday, with cool conditions forecast through Tuesday (February 1–3).

• Sunday: 32F
• Monday: 31F
• Tuesday (forecast): 38F

• All contracted volumes are expected to be covered
• Long-term effects are still being evaluated, with additional updates expected later this week

Strawberries

• Markon brand strawberries remain available from Florida
• Supplies are limited due to delayed harvesting and reduced yields.

Squash

• Cold temperatures over the past several weeks have slowed production
• This past weekend’s freezing conditions and strong winds are expected to further limit yields.

Tomatoes

• Temperatures in South Florida (Immokalee) fell below freezing for several hours on Sunday and Monday mornings.
• In addition, heavy winds caused some plants to lay down, creating stress that may impact yields.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information

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