<p>The desert growing regions of California and Arizona are experiencing another round of cool weather that could bring the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Temperatures for the region are ranging from high 20’s to the low 30’s in some areas, according to Terry Snow’s Weather Advisory Service.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The Yuma area has many micro climate areas, growers tells us, and expect a range of around 32 degrees, with some areas subject to colder temps. Depending on the severity and duration of the frost each day, the cold could potentially blister or peel the epidermal layer on lettuce items. This will eventually discolor on the leaves if severe enough, we are told.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Some growers are also reporting a 2.5 – 3 hour delay in harvest for Iceberg and leaf lettuces due to ice yesterday and again this morning. These conditions slow down the growth while limiting hours of harvest. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow as we following the growing season in Yuma and the desert growing regions.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
