Green leaf supplies remain tight. Iceberg yields are beginning to increase; the market is softening. Romaine is extremely limited.
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
- Quality ranges from fair to good
- Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, is reducing harvestable yields; growers are reporting up to 30% die-off in some lots
- Internal burn, mildew pressure, and seeder are also impacting yields
- Production is winding down in Las Cruces, New Mexico; supplies will be depleted by the middle of next week
- South Carolina iceberg and romaine harvests are ending this week; green leaf production will continue for the next 10-14 days
- Mexican supplies, crossing into South Texas, continue year-round; peak season for production and quality will resume in October
- The iceberg market will inch down through May
- Expect active green leaf and romaine prices through late May; supplies are poised to increase the week of May 25
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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