TOMATOES
Central Florida roma production is steady for the next 3 weeks and then will start to wind down. Mexican production is down with the older fields finished and the new fields just getting started. Market will be steady for a few weeks and then start to tighten back up when Florida is finishing.
Florida round tomatoes have much better quality and should be steady for the next 10 days before it starts to slow down for the transition. Mexican production is very light and does not look to improve much over the next few weeks. Less has been planted creating some upcoming gaps, especially for good size and quality.
Grape crops are very good in Central Florida and the North Florida crops will be getting started next week. New Mexican crops are slow with little supply and mixed quality. Older fields out West are finished. Market is going to fluctuate over the next couple weeks.
VEGETABLES
Squash production is picking up weather. North Florida continues to provide steady supply. Georgia started last Friday and should pick up in volume this week. Mexico supply remains very limited, which continues to support a firm market.
Cucumber production is transitioning from Florida to Georgia, with Georgia beginning in a limited way this week. Mexico supply remains light. We expect overall availability to continue improving as Georgia reaches stronger production levels by mid-May.
Bean supply is transitioning into North Florida and Georgia. We currently have steady supply coming out of North Florida, and our Georgia farm began harvesting today. Availability should continue to improve as more Georgia farms begin production.
Bell pepper production is transitioning from South Florida into North Florida and Georgia. Availability is expected to remain somewhat limited for the next 10 days until more acreage begins harvesting in Georgia. Expect the market to remain firm during this transition period.
