Weather Update

Mon , Oct. 7th, 2024

Dear Ole Tyme Produce 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.

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

Thank you,

Ole Tyme Produce