date:May 31, 2021
its season.
Meanwhile overall demand and pricing on peppers is strong, however, there are challenges in dealing with peppers. A lot of California row crop farmers have diverted water supply to high-production crops such as almonds and other deciduous tree crops, the grower continues. So theres a poorer supply of water for dry vegetables growing.
High freight rates also continue to be a factor, particularly for West Coast growers. Shipping peppers could compete against cherries, peaches, grape