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Good Growing Conditions Spur Optimism for North Carolina Vegetable Shipments

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Ample shipments of North Carolina vegetable are expected in the months ahead.

L&M Cos. of Raleigh, NC reports fresh produce shipments include cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, bell peppers, chili peppers, summer squash, hard squash, tomatoes, onions, and red, yellow and sweet potatoes.

The region has had slightly cooler and slightly more wet than usual weather. Overall, growing conditions have been very good for vegetables, potatoes and onions.

Vegetable, supplies look to be steady and uninterrupted through the transition up from Georgia all the way through the North Carolina season. Potato and onion shipments look to be above average this season.

Cabbage loadings will be higher on the front end of the vegetable season for L&M, while chilies and hard squash will be plentiful later in the season.

In addition to conventional volume, the company offers organic options for broccoli, tomatoes, squash, peppers and cabbage. 

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