This actually makes for a sweeter spear of Asparagus. We should have Asparagus supplies from Washington, Michigan and New Jersey into July. Then we may start seeing some small amounts of imports from Mexico, followed by imports from Chile, Peru, Argentina and Mexico. Even though Summer isn't officially here until next week, Temperatures jumped about 25 degrees in a matter of two or three days in major growing regions of California. This can cause some trouble.
People begin to slow down in very hot temperatures.
So do plants, fruits and vegetables. Even though they may continue to mature, the fruit or vegetable may stop growing larger, which could affect sizing of stonefruit and tomatoes. If the temperature changes too quickly, it affects the flavor of carrots, increasing the levels of bitter chemicals in the carrot. For corn, quick jumps in temperature can reduce pollination. Take a look at your rose bushes.