Cucumbers

The cucumber market has increased this week with the Midwest finishing for the season. Georgia is the only domestic location producing with Florida being 10 days out. Mexico is light on volume with the excessive rain on the east and west coast.

Lemons

Lemons and oranges out of California are still very scarce, especially on smaller sizes with relief expected in the next 2-3 weeks. Imports from the east coast are slowing down, but still available. Mexican fruit is starting to come in slowly and should help fill the California gap. Substitutions in size may be necessary.

Lettuce

Wet, warm weather in and around the valley is intensifying disease pressure, forcing growers to cut product ahead of schedule to avoid massive crop losses. Supply is tightening due to lower yields on almost all items. Iceberg, romaine, green leaf, broccoli, and celery markets are continuing to elevate with no immediate relief in sight. The transition to the desert is just over a month away, but early reports from Yuma are concerning as they’ve had monsoon rainfall.

Peppers

The pepper market is remaining steady to low even though the Midwest is finished. Georgia is producing heavy volume to make up for the seasons ending and the low volume out of Mexico due to rain.

Potatoes

Idaho has produced an abundant supply for storage sheds with exceptional yields even with less acreage planted. Freight will be the only factor that could potentially impact prices in the upcoming months.

Tomatoes

The tomato market has gained some traction this week. California and Tennessee will be finished at the end of the week with very light volume and poor quality due to rain. South Georgia/Quincy, Florida are just starting with little volume that will gradually increase this week. Mexico has received rain on both the east and west coast leading to shorts on Rounds and Romas.