MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite very dry conditions, the North Carolina sweet potato crop for Vick Family Farms is looking good, says Charlotte Vick, partner and sales manager for the Wilson, N.C. produce marketer.
“We have a pretty good growing season other than we have been extremely dry back home,” said Vick. While there have been excessive heat days, Vick said the marketer expects a good harvest this fall.
Sweet potato harvest will be active from late August into October.
Vick said the marketer doesn’t expect any disruptions as the supply transitions from old crop to new crop this year.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s July 29 Foodservice Conference was helpful to expand foodservice contacts and potential business, Vick said.
“It has been a great show and very busy,” she said. “Seems like everyone’s happy to be back in person.”
