Prices are low. Favorable weather is aiding growth; supplies are ample.
Broccoli
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Iceless Broccoli Crowns are available in Salinas, California and South Texas
- Quality is fair at best as warm weather but brought faster growth but introduced other challenges
- Cat eye, brown bead, yellowing, and bracketed structure are being observed in some lots
- Mexican product is available for loading in South Texas; yields historically tighten through the monsoon season (June through August), but recent reports have been positive
- Overall markets are expected stay relatively flat over the next two to three weeks, barring any heavy storm activity
Cauliflower
- Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available in Salinas, California
- Quality is strong, discoloration us minimal and head size is consistent
- Prices will fall during the current warming trend, but inch back up next week
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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