Asparagus

Asparagus

Wed, July 23rd, 2025

Dear Ole Tyme Customers:

UPDATE: Asparagus Market Conditions

Supplies of Extra Large and Jumbo asparagus remain extremely limited out of Peru and Mexico, as current yields are favoring Smalls and Standards. Large sizes are also in short supply.

In Southern Baja, hot temperatures have resulted in seeding and flabbiness in the crop, further skewing production toward smaller sizes and limiting availability of larger spears.
In Peru, colder weather is impacting growth, keeping sizing on the smaller side with mostly Smalls and Standards being harvested.

Market Expectations:
• Limited availability of larger sizes is expected to continue for the next 2–3 weeks.
• Shippers will be closely monitoring inventory levels throughout this period. Substitutions to Standard size may be necessary to fulfill orders.

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

Thanks,

Ole Tyme Produce

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