Weather Update

Mon, Oct. 7th, 2024

Dear Ole Tyme Customers:

Salinas Valley Weather Conditions

Temperature: Recently experienced consecutive days above 100°F, now cooling to the mid-90s.
Impact on Crops:
- Heat-related issues expected to compromise the quality and shelf life of nearly all crops.
- Specific defects include fringe burn, tip burn, sun scalding, and wilting.
- Harvesting has been cut short due to extreme heat.
- Quality defects anticipated to persist through October.
- Suppliers reporting insect damage to the spinach crop.
- Arugula having yellowing and insect damage.
- Other Baby leaf items in spring mix limited in production.
- Expect shorter shelf life. Order closer to the need.
Insect Pressure: Continued problems with Diamondback moth larvae affecting Cole crops (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower,).

General Weather Trends

Continued Heat: Hot temperatures expected to persist early this week in California, especially affecting lettuce and leafy greens.
Tropical Systems: Monitoring active tropical systems in the Gulf of Mexico, with a 40% chance of developing into another storm or hurricane.
Impacts on Farming:
- Damage assessments ongoing in the Southeast from Hurricane Helene, with severe impacts noted across regions from South Florida to Tennessee.
- Fall supplies expected to be problematic due to these weather events.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative.

Thanks,

Ole Tyme Produce