Decreased yields continue to push up all lettuce prices. Iceberg is by far the most active market; green leaf and romaine markets are inching up at slower rates. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights.
Salinas/Santa Maria, California
- Quality ranges from fair to good; insect pressure, internal burn, mildew, and seeder are being found in many lots
- Disease pressure, including INSV and Sclerotinia, persists; percentages of impacted heads vary from lot to lot
Huron, California
- Production is expected to begin in mid-October
Mexico (crossing into Texas)
- Production continues year-round
New Mexico
- Las Cruces harvests are scheduled to start the week of October 5 and ramp up the following week
- Early season rains wiped out 10-15% of total plantings; romaine is forecast as the most limited lettuce this fall season (through late November)
Northeastern Canada and USA
- Harvests will run through early October
- Iceberg quality has varied greatly from week to week; green leaf and romaine quality is more consistent
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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