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FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY LETTUCE

April 16, 2020

Markon Best Available is currently being substituted for Markon First Crop (MFC) Iceberg and Romaine packs due to light weights; MFC Green Leaf Lettuce is available.

  • Most leafy greens harvesting has transitioned to California’s Salinas Valley, but limited supplies will remain available out of Huron, California for the next 10 days
  • Iceberg and romaine lettuces are exhibiting mildew caused by recent storms
  • Mildew pressure will linger into next week as forecasts call for cool temperatures and a small amount of rain on Monday, April 20
  • Low iceberg case weights (ranging from 35 to 42 pounds) and quality issues in romaine are keeping product in MBA despite adequate supplies

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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