Iceberg Lettuce

The lettuce market is very strong right now. Below normal temperatures and foggy morning conditions have caused the growth process to slow down. Bin weights are on the light side as fields are not maturing at time of harvest. This has also had a significant impact on yields and some shippers are potentially running into a gap. There may also be some mildew, and fringe burn upon arrival. This is also impacting the yield and bin weights.

Romaine, Green Leaf and Spring Mix

Leaf lettuce has also been affected by the abnormal Salinas weather. Tip burn, and mildew are a problem as well as lighter weights. Head size is on the small side because the cool foggy conditions have slowed the growth pattern. Supplies are average to below average, however light demand has kept the market steady.

Cabbage

Cabbage quality has improved over the last few weeks. Product is being harvested out of Ohio, Michigan, and New York. Supplies are tight due to a planting gap a few weeks ago. Farmers were not able to get seed in the ground due to rain, so the affects of this are not being felt. However, demand has been light which has helped on the supply side. 

Onions

Onions are being shipped out of Colorado, California, and New Mexico at this time. Washington has started with small volumes as well. The quality on both red and yellows has been excellent. Supplies are plentiful on both colors as well. Demand on the medium sizes has been very strong. Supplies on the mediums are tighter than Jumbos. There do not seem to be any supply or quality issues in the near future.

Tomatoes

Tomato supplies will remain plentiful unless weather affects for next 2 months. During August and September, Virginia will be the major supplier in the East. The other major shipping areas for the next three months will be California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio.    Look for prices to remain average during the Summer.