Mixed Berry Heat Alert

Mixed Berry Heat Alert

Fri, Oct 6th, 2023

Dear Ole Tyme Produce Customers:

We are experiencing very high temperatures in Salinas and Watsonville with some inland temps reaching the 100-degree range. Santa Maria and Oxnard will be affected similarly. This event will be brief starting on 10/5 and lasting through 10/7. This short period of heat this late in the growing season in Watsonville and Salinas will adversely affect all berry quality across the board. Many of the raspberry and blackberry bushes are under hoops which intensifies the temperatures by several degrees. Santa Mara and Oxnard may fare better through this event due to the earlier plant cycles in that area.

We expect nighttime lows to be in the high 50s which will not allow the plants to rest properly after the heat of the day. This will produce some overripe soft fruit.
Fields in the coastal regions will be less affected than ranches situated farther inland. This applies to all growing regions both north and south.
We will see a cooling trend beginning Monday.

Watsonville Temperatures

Salinas Temperatures

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative or our Customer Service team.

Thank you,

Ole Tyme Produce

“The produce purchased from Ole Tyme Produce is always fresh and expertly packaged. We—and our recipients—appreciate the high quality and variety of produce.”

Kristen Wild

Chief Executive Officer, Operation Food Search

“From the driver to the CEO they bend over backwards to meet your needs. One of the best vendors of any type we have. Highly recommend them.”

Scott Walker

President/CEO, LifeWiseSTL

“In these days of large corporations, it's nice to partner with a local family business. Their name says it all, Ole Tyme Produce, reminding you that their family grown business provides the kind of service you reminisce about from the past with quality grown and delivered products. Over 25 years we have come to count on their outstanding customer service, quality products, and their hospitality driven staff which has helped us grow our successful business. We appreciate their partnership, and we look forward to working together for many years to come.”

Gordon M

Owner/Operator, The Original Pancake House

Our Certifications

Interested in more information? Signup for our Newsletter!

3840 Millstone Parkway

St. Charles, MO 63301

(314) 436-5010

© 2024 Ole Tyme Produce Inc. All Rights Reserved.