Do not miss these delicious California winter avocado varieties: Bacon, Fuerte and Zutanos. Learn about the differences between these tasty avocados.

Artichokes from California's central coast have a beautiful frost kiss. The frost causes the outer layer of the artichoke to turn brown, flake and peel when the temperature reaches below 32 degrees. Although the brownish color may not look pretty, frost kissed artichokes have a more intense nutty flavor. Once cooked, the brown disappears, leaving a delicious green artichoke!

The ginger market is currently facing challenges, primarily attributed to a significant decrease in production from Peru. According to Roger Zardo of JLZ Produce in California, low prices for Peruvian ginger over the past three years have led to an unsustainable situation for farmers, prompting them to reduce the amount of ginger they plant and harvest. Ginger will continue to be tight, gapping entirely by the end of February,

With significantly reduced volumes from both Peru and Ecuador, supplies of both organic and conventional mangos are very short and highly priced, with relief still more than a month away. Crespo Ataulfo Mexican Mangos have started with promotable volume on smaller 18ct fruit.

We can expect prorates, gaps and quality issues due to the weather. Harvest crews will not be able to get out into the muddy fields to harvest. Cold and rain will also slow down production, tightening up volumes and prices will rise as supply decreases. This includes berries, citrus, arugula, sweet baby broccoli, leaf lettuces, green onions, radishes, salad greens and more.

Blood orange flesh is super sweet and a deep red almost purple color with a floral fragrance and berry flavor,  They are packed with vitamin C, carotenoids and are high in potent antioxidant properties. Choose a blood orange the same as you would any citrus, look for the heaviest fruit which means more juice. Cut into segments and enjoy fresh, in salads, desserts, or juices and smoothies.

Organic supply is coming up short on on white, yellow and red onions. Most of the country buys the same organic onions and prices are going up quickly. Learn why there may be stress on the onion market until the end of summer.

Inclement weather all over California and into the desert in Arizona means slow growing and harvest crews can’t get into muddy fields to harvest. Expect some gaps and price increases on berries, citrus, brassicas, leafy greens, radishes and more.

Though it is going to slowly warm up there are some long-term effects worth consideration. Prices will continue to stay high until the supply side stabilizes and price and quality do not track side by side. Often higher prices reflect difficult growing conditions and veg has more cosmetic challenges than we are used to. Which vegetables will be affected?