The Packer noted in an article yesterday the the price of green and other colored peppers has been rising in recent weeks due to the effects of cold, wet weather in Florida and Mexico.  The Florida markets supply the East Coast while the Mexican market supplies much of the West Coast this time of year.

Warmer weather in the coming weeks should help the plants and fruit mature more quickly.  You can read the article here.

Source: USDA ARS
Source: USDA ARS