Crop update: April

Stuart Lawson, produce technical manager at fresh produce supplier Reynolds, reviews availability for the weeks ahead

Spanish hard salads are likely to be the biggest problem area this month. The warm winter in Spain has left plants tired and stressed as they near the end of their season and sustaining production is proving tricky. All pepper types, especially yellow, as well as tomatoes and cucumbers, are struggling to reach the appropriate quality levels and shelf-life is therefore likely to be reduced.