Ocean Mist Farms says it is wrapping up a successful spring artichoke season as the company transitions into its Northern California summer season.
“We’ve been very pleased with the excellent quality and sizing this spring crop produced,” Ben Wilson, commodity account manager for Ocean Mist Farms, said in a news release. “The varieties we grow in our northern region have been specially selected or developed to perform well in this unique coastal climate, just as our desert varieties are tailored to thrive in our Southern California winter growing region.”
Ocean Mist Farms said its spring and summer artichokes are grown from perennial plants that perform best in cooler climates and thrive in temperate weather environments, especially coastal areas, with a low risk of frost.
“Artichokes love a Mediterranean climate, which we are fortunate to have here in the Monterey Bay area,” Wilson said. “Cool-climate crops thrive in foggy environments all summer long. Add in the rich, fertile soils of this region, along with sunny but mild days and cool nights, and you’ve got the perfect conditions for growing premium-quality artichokes.”
While the company’s popular purple artichoke season has concluded until next winter, Ocean Mist Farms said it expects steady volumes of globe artichokes over the next couple weeks.
“There is typically a slight dip in supply as we transition into our summer crop,” Wilson said, “but with preplanning, retailers can still take advantage of promotable volumes throughout the summer.”
