TOMATOES
With an overlap in the end of Florida and some steady Mexican supply the roma market has loosened temporarily, but will bounce back up by mid-June when Florida is done. New Eastern supply will be very light and quality very inconsistent until local season starts with consistent volume in mid-to-late July. Market will depend on Mexican supply which has less planted due to increased import costs from duties and labor.
Round supply out of Florida will be finished by mid-June. New crops are improving but sizing and quality can be more inconsistent this time of year with smaller plantings in different regions over the next 4-6 weeks until local crops get started. Mexican supply will be steady but light. Market loosened over the last few weeks but will tighten back up in a couple weeks.
North Florida and South Georgia grape crops are started but volume is still improving and quality is up-and-down from the rain over the last few weeks. Central Florida production is very light due to the same rainy conditions and will be finished in the same time frame. More acreage in South Georgia and South Carolina will get started by mid-June but market is going to rise until then. Mexican supply is light this time of year which will keep market elevated until local programs start.
VEGETABLES
Squash production is steady. Our North Florida farm is mostly finished, with the remaining acreage expected to wrap up this week. Georgia will begin harvesting new fields at the end of this week, and we expect additional production to start in North Carolina by early next week. As we transition from North Florida into Georgia and North Carolina, supply should remain consistent. We expect the market to stay stable over the next couple of weeks
Cucumber production is starting to improve in both the eastern growing regions and Mexico. Georgia and North Carolina are now harvesting, which is helping increase overall supply. Mexico is also moving into new crop production, which should help relieve pressure on the market. As a result, supply is improving and market conditions are expected to become more stable.
Bean supply has started to tighten as Georgia begins to wind down and transition into North Carolina. We expect to finish in Georgia around June 22nd before fully shifting production to North Carolina. Expect the market to strengthen during the transition period until North Carolina reaches full production.
Bell pepper supply is improving somewhat, and Mexico is seeing better volume, which is helping relieve pressure on the market. We are hearing reports of disease pressure in Georgia that could impact yields in two weeks. For now, we expect supply to continue improving for at least the next week or two.
