West Coast Carrots

Thurs, May 14th, 2026

Dear Ole Tyme Customers:

The Winter carrot season in the Imperial Valley is entering its final couple of weeks, with transition to the Bakersfield spring crop scheduled to begin next week in a light way.
Carrot sizing is currently running smaller than expected, resulting in limited availability of Jumbo carrots as the season winds down and new harvests begin.
- The Jumbo carrot market remains elevated, with continued tight supplies on Jumbos, Sticks, and Chips due to ongoing sizing challenges.
Recent weather impacts earlier this year significantly affected the Bakersfield fall crop, requiring growers to extend the Imperial Valley desert season longer than originally planned.
- Spring plantings in Bakersfield were delayed by more than a month due to field conditions and unfavorable weather following winter storms.
Growers are intentionally avoiding an early start to the Bakersfield spring crop in an effort to prevent supply disruptions from continuing from one season into the next.
Field conditions in Bakersfield continue to improve each week, and growers are reporting stronger baby peeled carrot yields as plant health gradually improves.
As Bakersfield production ramps up over the coming weeks, supplies are expected to improve throughout June, helping bring more consistent week-to-week availability.
By July, growers are hopeful they will be back to supporting normal customer demand levels, with the potential for additional volume availability if needed.
Weather in Kern County is expected to remain warm and favorable over the next 10 days, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching the upper 80s and low 90s — ideal conditions for crop development.

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

Thanks,

Ole Tyme Produce