High temperatures and humidity for an extended period of time create the perfect conditions for aphids and mildew quality issues. We see this happen with organic produce every year when it gets too hot in March in the California desert and again during the warm summer months in the Salinas Valley.

The Charleston Purple Sweet Potato is a close cousin to the orange-colored yam. It has an elongated shape and striking shade of dark purple. The variety not only holds color during the cooking process, it turns an even darker shade of purple!

Images of tall, tight bunches of purple-tinged, green and white asparagus in the grocery store signal the arrival of spring. There are only a few organic asparagus growers left in California. For almost 40 years Coastal View Produce has been growing premium quality organic asparagus in the heart of the Salinas Valley. An Earl’s Organic exclusive.

We are pleased to announce Daniel Theriault as Earl’s newest Buyer and Rick Kilby’s promotion to Purchasing Manager.

The unique and pretty Sanguinelli Blood Orange is distinguished by its oblong egg shape and rind that has the brightest color of all the blood oranges, often a stunning cherry red. The flesh is tart and sweet and can have a berry-like undertone.

California Organic Asparagus from Coastal View Produce in the Salinas Valley is a sure sign Spring is almost here! CVP is committed to growing organic California Asparagus for generations to come. Weather dependent the season runs through July 4th.

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

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.