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Top Stories | April 2024
Watermelon Prices High
Watermelons continues to be expensive and short because the Honduras season came to an abrupt end. Mexico can’t support the demand alone, and Florida is about 10 days away from first harvest.
Romaine Yields Down
Romaine and romaine hearts grown in Salinas Valley are being impacted by anthracnose, a soil-born fungal disease exacerbated by cool, damp weather. When it rains, the splashing water transfers the disease from the soil to the plants. The leaves closest to the ground are affected first, then the fungus spreads to the entire head. Our CA farm partners are estimating lower yields for another 2 to 3 weeks, and will stabilize once second plantings start being harvested.
New to US Market
Water spinach (SPW1) is a brand-new Asian green from B+W. It’s the first time it’s being grown in the US on commercially regulated farms. It tastes like a combo of spinach and celery, with more crunch in the stems than regular spinach.
Mangoes Rolling In
Mangos have started coming in and are eating beautifully.Supply is abundant and most varieties will be available through July.
Tight on Chokes
Small loose artichokes will be tight for few weeks due to field transitions; there’s better availability on the large loose for now.
Spring Specialty Produce Planner
Just in time for our menu planning, we’ve put together a Spring Specialty Produce Planning Guide! Based on arrival dates from previous years and ETA’s from our farm partners, these are our best predictions for our arrivals.