Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available; packer label is being substituted as necessary.
- The Salinas and Santa Maria, California seasons are ending
- Strong Thanksgiving demand and limited supplies are driving the market upwards
- Quality defects include discoloration, dark spotting, and small heads
- Rain is forecast through the weekend, which may further limit yields in Salinas depending on the severity of rainfall
- The Yuma, Arizona growing region is ramping up slowly
- Production is off to a slow start; cold weather is stunting growth
- ESS Cauliflower will begin harvesting on November 29
- Heads are an off-white cream color, but overall quality remains good
- Expect elevated pricing until December as Yuma fields ramp up
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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