market market marketnotes notes notesproduce market report May 21, 2013 Worth a LookHoneydewsWatermelonsStrawberries MangosRed Seedless GrapesGreen and Red Leaf, RomaineBushel SpinachDill and Mint Local AsparagusKale and collard greensKeep in MindPeaches, Nectarines and ApricotsCherriesRaspberriesLemonsCornOrangesAsparagusGreen Onions, Cilantro, Bok ChoyWATCHAvocadosGreen GrapesRed and Yellow PeppersCeleryBlackberriesWorth a LookHoneydew melons are arriving daily from fourwarm and sunny locations now: Mexi- co, South- ern Califor- nia, Texas and Cen- tral Ameri- ca. Now is the time t o fea- ture these great-tasting melons. Watermelon from Florida is hitting its stride and it is really good stuff. If you want to get an early taste of summer, this is it!We are in ter- rific shape on all leafy greens now! Order up the most beautiful romaine, red and green leaf, boston, iceberg forall your crunchy salads just in time for summer! Maryland and North Carolina are sending us gorgeous local strawberries. Expect the berries to be somewhat smaller than California, with a “down home” appearance but that is not stopping the rush to order. Act fast as these sweeties are getting snapped up!Kale and collard greens are pre- mium quality. This is the heart of the season for luscious straw- berries. Did you know these delight- ful berries have more vitamin C than orang- es? Nicest fruit and best prices of the year, right now!Red seed- less grapes are the only grapes this week which are plentiful and priced reasonably. We have some of the nicest man- gos of the season here right now from Mexico. Keep in mind that the yel- low Kent mangos are bet- ter eating and less “stringy” than the rosy hued ones showcased in supermarkets. We carry Kent mangos.Bushel spinach is the starperformerthis week. It is so fresh and plentiful that even the leaves bulg- ing out of the crate look like they just got picked! Asparagus, picked fresh daily, is here from Godfrey Farms of Maryland.Jersey grown dill and mint are in stock.The California stone fruit season has start- ed and we have peaches, nectar- ines and apricots. Early season fruit commands higher prices but worth it! Although still a bit ofa premium, the Califor- nia cherries prices are heading sout h. Not as cra- zy this week. Raspberries are in much better shape now and not nearly as high as they have been. Great quality, too!Both yellow and white corn are flow- ing in from Florida. Good prices in spite of the early summer spike. Celery de- mand ex- ceeds supply due to the “seeder” problem in the fields.Green grapes are experiencing a very “exciting” market with high premiums for good quality. Some are showing “amber” and brittle stems so we are shopping around for good quality. Blackberries are very, very tight with high prices. Keep in Mind:With the first signs of summer, lemon demand starts to acceler- ate and the pric- es begin to inch up. That is the situation we are in now. Quality, juicy go od flavor and size are great but demand is affecting pricing. California navel oranges are finished and we are moving to valencias. Clementines and Cara Cara oranges are also finished for the season.Local asparagus is here and we have great stuff, too, out ofCalifornia. Castroville is contin- uing to ship awe- some-looking arti- chokes. Green onions, cilantro and bok choy are holding steady with good pricing and excellent quality. WatchAvocados are remaining high and tight out ofCalifornia. The 48 counts are in high demand which is driving the price up considerably.Red and yellow peppers are victims of a treacherous transi- tion from Mexico to San Diego. The Mexi- can plants are old which leads to wrinkled, shriveled peppers. We want those bright, firm, shiny specimens so we have to be picky, leading to higher pr ic- es.Keany Produce Company | 3310 75 th Avenue | Landover, MD 20785 | 301-772 3333 | FAX: 301 772 -3469Visit us on the web at: www.keanyproduce.comHappy Memorial Day Just a reminder that Keany Produce will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memo- rial Day. Keep our fallen soldiers in your thoughts and prayers and enjoy the day off! Local Corner
