Green Leaf and Romaine

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
• Supplies are sufficient, as Salinas growers harvest their final plantings for this Salinas season
  • Salinas will harvest through early November
  • Huron is scheduled to start in mid- to late October
  • The Arizona-California desert region will begin production in early to mid-November
• Salinas yields are trending down with disease pressure impacting various lots coupled with fewer hours of sunlight leading to slower rates of growth
• Quality is good; fringe burn, ribby texture, and seeder are present in some fields
• Expect steady to slightly higher markets through September

Iceberg

• MFC Premium Iceberg is available; MBA is being substituted as needed
• Supplies are abundant following a recent period of warmer weather; however, yields are lower as disease pressure increases and growth slows with fewer hours of sunlight per day
  • Salinas growers will harvest through early November
  • Huron is scheduled to start in mid- to late October
  • The Arizona-California desert region will begin production in early to mid-November
• Overall quality is strong; insect damage and sun scalding are present in some lots
• Expect low prices through September, with markets inching up in October as supplies decrease

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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