Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine supplies are expected to remain extremely limited through the end of the Salinas season in early to mid-November. Abnormally high temperatures have decreased yields and continue to push up prices. 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
- Decreased yields/crop loss are being seen throughout the Salinas Valley
Huron, California
- Harvesting will start in mid-October
Mexico (crossing into Texas)
- Production continues year-round
New Mexico
- Las Cruces harvests are scheduled to start the week of October 12 and ramp up the following week
- Early season rains wiped out 10-15% of total plantings; romaine will be the most limited lettuce this fall season (through late November)
South Carolina
- This season will begin the week of October 19, further helping reduce pressure on California supplies
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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