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UPDATE: Lettuce and Leaf Supplies
September 20, 2019
Lettuce and leaf prices are easing. Expect good supplies into next week.
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Earlier in the week, the Salinas Valley received light rain; followed by warm temperatures, which accelerated growth
- Growers have increased their daily harvested due to the accelerated plant growth, creating more supply than the market can bear and reducing price levels
- Quality concerns will still be present in finished packs, seeders, mildew, and tip burn
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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