Market Beet
March 16th, 2026
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East Coast
The Georgia growing region can expect a partly-cloudy week with temperature highs bobbing inconsistently from the mid 60s, to low 50s, then back up to the high 70s by the end of the week. Expect lows ranging from the high 20s to the mid 50s. Chance of rain starts high but drops by mid-week.
West Coast
The growing region of California will see a partly-cloudy start to the week, with highs in the high 80s. But this turns around mid-week with plenty of sun and highs in the mid 90s. Expect consistent lows from the high 50s to low 60s throughout.
Mexico
Mexico’s growing region can expect a warm and sunny week, with highs tipping into the high-80s and lows in the low-50s.
Fruits
AVOCADOS
With less demand and ample quality supply, avocado markets remain steady.
GRAPES
Green seedless grapes are expected to remain tight but available through April, while the red grape market remains steady.
Limes
Limes are expected to remain volatile into April.
MELONS
A low yield of Mexican watermelon is putting pressure on price.
ORANGES
Small sizing tight through March. Consider substitutions and some lead time.
PEARS
The pear market continues to strengthen as supply rises to demand.
PINEAPPLE
The market remains stable but tight on pineapples as larger sizes become available.
Raspberries
The raspberry market remains fraught. Expect delays and quality issues.
Strawberries
The strawberry market is seeing downward pressure on price as supply rises to demand in early harvests.
Vegetables
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Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are expected to remain tight into April, affecting price. Expect green to remain scarce through March as red gradually improves.
Cabbage
St. Patrick’s Day keeps cabbage in high demand, tightening supply. Georgia harvest to pick up again in the coming weeks.
Carrots
Carrots are expected to improve over the coming weeks with warmer weather. Expect smaller sizes in the early harvest.
Chili Pepper
Recent cold weather in Florida has impacted chili pepper yields. Expect supply and price to even out in a couple weeks.
Cucumbers
Expect cucumbers to remain tight through spring as crops recover from 2025 disturbances.
Green Beans
Cold weather keeps green beans tight and lacking quality. Expect conditions to improve in mid-April.
POTATOES
Steady supplies match demand and quality for potatoes, but smaller sizes are tougher to come by.
SQUASH
Supply is tight for squash, keeping prices elevated.
Sweet Corn
Times are tight for sweet corn, affecting price and availability. Conditions expected to improve through April.
Tomatoes
The tomato market is tight due to cold weather. Expect pricing pressure into April.