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LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: LETTUCE ICE AND EPIDERMAL BLISTER/PEEL

January 4, 2022

Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding lettuce ice and epidermal blistering/peeling in the Arizona/California desert growing region.

  • Widespread lettuce ice developed this morning, January 4, causing significant production delays
  • Recent ice events have caused epidermal blistering and peeling to develop in some lettuce crops; some varieties have been affected more than others
  • Markon Best Available will be substituted as needed for Markon First Crop lettuce items
  • Harvesting and loading delays can be expected throughout the week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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