Markon Live from the Fields, Frost and Wind in Salinas Valley, April 18, 2013, Salinas, California

Matt Collins, a Markon inspector, reports about how frost and wind may affect lettuce harvested in Salinas, California. Cold temperatures have caused light frost in lettuce crops but frost-related quality issues are expected to be minor. In addition to minor frost, high winds have led to wind damage and wind burn that may be present in finished packs for the next week or two. Over the next 10 days, the weather is forecasted to improve.