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Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video about transitioning from certain cool-weather romaine varieties into more heat-tolerant types for the end of the winter growing season in the Arizona/California desert growing region.

• A specific cool-weather romaine variety has reacted poorly to erratic weather in the desert region

• Heads have grown twisted with protruding, fragile ribs that break easily when harvested and packed

• Different heat-tolerant varieties are now mature and will be used through the remainder of the winter growing season

• Over the next few days, the size, shape, texture, and quality of romaine will be better than the previous three weeks

• Markon inspectors will be monitoring quality throughout the upcoming transition to Central California growing regions

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

John Galvez

Quality Assurance

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