TOMATOES
Florida roma supply is finished. South Georgia supply is starting to dwindle with only smaller plantings left until the transition to local crops gets started. Mexican supply is better but the lack of supply in the East will put pressure on it and drive the market up for the next few weeks. Quality is mixed. California romas will get started soon but volume is lighter than usual and quality is typically just fair.
North Florida crops are finishing up this week and South Georgia is light. Supply will be tight for the next few weeks until local crops get started in July. Western supply is steady but volume is light compared to previous years. Market will jump for the next few weeks, especially on good size and quality.
North Florida grape crops will pick the rest of this week barring any poor weather, but will be finished after that. South Georgia volume is improving this week with the high temperatures and new crops in South Carolina are expected to get started by this weekend and early next week. Mexican supply remains very light and quality has been fair. Market will raise due to low supplies and stay tight until mid-July.
VEGETABLES
Squash production has picked back up with multiple growing regions in production. Georgia and North Carolina are both harvesting new fields with good quality, and supply will be strong this week. We expect to have promotable volume available for the 4th of July holiday.
Cucumber production will be steady this week. Georgia is beginning to wind down, and high heat and rain will likely bring the season to a close. North Carolina is also expected to slow toward the end of the week, which could tighten supply over the next 1–2 weeks as the transition continues. Mexico is producing good volume, which should help relieve some pressure on the market. We also expect Michigan to begin harvesting within the next 2–3 weeks, bringing additional supply.
Bean supply is tightening as Georgia winds down and transitions into North Carolina. Georgia is still expected to finish around June 22nd before production shifts to North Carolina. Eastern North Carolina has been very dry and is in need of rain, which could result in some acreage loss and lower yields. Expect the market to remain strong until Michigan begins harvesting in about two weeks and provides some relief.
Bell pepper supply is beginning to transition out of Georgia. Rain and heat this week will likely make this the final week of production. We expect to start harvesting in North Carolina in a small way this week, with an additional farm coming online in early July. Supply should begin to improve by early to mid-July.
