Asparagus

Wed, April 9th, 2025

Dear Ole Tyme Customers:

Asparagus supplies remain extremely limited and are not meeting the current demand.
The Caborca Valley has been experiencing unusually cold temperatures, with field temperatures dropping to 34-35°F. These temperatures are atypical for March in Caborca, and the region has already recorded 12 days of extreme cold or frost this season, a phenomenon not seen in the past three years.
Now, warmer temperatures in Caborca have led to even lower yields, with quality issues such as seeding, spreading, and flabbiness becoming evident.
The Easter Pull heavily depends on the Caborca region to fill the pipeline.
The shortage of quality raw material from Caborca is creating a market where demand far exceeds supply, especially as this week marks the peak of loading for the Easter holiday.

Expectations:

Mexican supplies are expected to improve in the coming weeks from the San Luis Rio Colorado region, before gradually tapering off in early to mid-May.
Peruvian supplies will begin to increase on April 18th, with steady weekly growth until they coincide with domestic production in the second week of May.
Domestic production in Washington will commence the week of April 14th, but will be too late for Easter. Washington’s production is anticipated to last until early to mid-June.
- Indiana will begin production this week, though at a slower pace, making it the first Midwest region to start. Michigan will follow, starting in late April to early May.
- Canada is projected to begin the week of May 5th, with production expected to last until early July, assuming favorable weather conditions.

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

Thanks,

Ole Tyme Produce