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The cauliflower market is rising quickly; broccoli prices are increasing as well. Supplies from Yuma, Arizona, California’s Imperial Valley, and Northern Mexico are diminishing rapidly; these seasons are winding down. Salinas, California growers are harvesting both crops, but supplies are limited. Expect tight stocks and high prices through March. 

Broccoli

• Markon First Crop Broccoli Crowns are sporadic; Markon Best Available will be substituted as necessary

• FOB crown prices will climb through March

• Crown quality is good, but hollow core and pin rot are problems due to recent heat and rain

• Long stems and branchy crowns are also issues 

Cauliflower

• The market is escalating

• Supplies are extremely tight; demand is strong

• Large sizes (9- and 12-count heads) are very limited; there is slightly better availability of small sizes (16-count supplies)

• Expect limited stocks for the rest of March 

• Markon Essentials Cauliflower is sporadic; packer label will be substituted

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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