It's not because farmers are doing a bad job or because our buyers are buying cheaper product. It's simply a matter of nature. Insects then multiply very quickly with the heat, moisture of the Salinas Valley. Insect populations skyrocket before growers can get it under control once again. As growers scale back operations late in the season, you tend to see more weeds growing around the fields.
Weeds are hosts for insects.
More weeds means more insects. It's an easy process to rid produce of insects. Simply soak it in ice-cold water with a squeeze or two of lemon juice. The cold temperature, combined with the lemon juice, causes the insects to release from the produce. He is also marketing director for JC Produce, the largest independent produce statewide produce distributor in California.