The Produce Blog

Dear Chefs,  The hot weather is great for crop growth, and new harvests are arriving every week. It’s exciting to watch the fields change so quickly this time of year as summer favorites continue to size up and ripen.  We expect July to bring on all our cherry tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, Shishito and Jimmy Nardello peppers, eggplants, and more!  The summer solstice has arrived, which means summer is officially here on the farm — and with it, some very early mornings. We’ve been lucky to have a week

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending July 4, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The Red and Gold Delicious markets have finally begun responding to their tightening inventories. While the changes have been modest, even a slight increase is more movement than we’ve seen in weeks. Meanwhile, Gala and Granny Smith apples continue to be readily available with supplies remaining strong. ASPARAGUS The West Coast asparagus market is strengthening as Mexico becomes the primary supplier, with

Hey Chefs, As we reach the summer solstice, the fields are at their fullest. As the old saying goes, the corn should be “knee-high by the Fourth of July.” We do not grow corn, but the tomatoes will definitely be “shoulder-high” by the holiday! The long days and warm nights have brought an abundance of fresh harvests, and we wanted to share what is coming in from the farm this week. We currently have available tender greens, seasonal favorites like

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 27, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market has apparently decided that June is no time for excitement. While most commodities are keeping buyers guessing, apples have settled into a comfortable groove. Golden Delicious supplies are beginning to wind down, though some shippers expect fruit to last through July. Red Delicious supplies are also tightening, but the market remains unfazed. Meanwhile, Gala and Granny Smith volumes have

Hey Chefs, As we head into the week before the summer solstice, the farm is soaking up every extra minute of daylight, and the farmers are too! The fields seem to change overnight this time of year, with crops (and weeds) putting on crazy growth and harvests becoming more prolific each week. The first flowers are appearing on several crops, attracting pollinators and signaling our transition from spring to summer production.   One crop that continues to stand out this season is our lettuce. Right now, many