Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine
Iceberg markets remain elevated. Green leaf and romaine markets continue to decline.
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights
- Iceberg quality and weights have been challenged over the last week due to inconsistent weather and disease pressure; additionally, planting gaps caused by early spring rains exacerbated the supply situation
- The extended quality outlook for all lettuce crops through June is optimistic with favorable temperatures and no rain forecast
- Iceberg markets are expected to remain elevated for the next 7-10 days, at minimum, until supplies increase
- Green leaf and romaine markets continue to decline as quality improves and supplies increase
Strawberries
Clear, cool temperatures are forecast for the growing regions of Santa Maria and Salinas/Watsonville, California for the upcoming week.
Santa Maria/Oxnard, California
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Quality is good; very few green tips and mishappen berries are being reported
- Expect markets to remain steady due to the cooler weather
Salinas/Watsonville, California
- Production has started
- Temperatures are cooling
- Quality is good; dried calyx, fanning, as well as green tips have been reported
- Expect markets to remain steady
- MFC Strawberries began shipping Wednesday, May 15
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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