Steady supplies mean yields overall seem to be up over last year. “Last year it was a little shorter,” says Penalosa. “Last year they had some months with shortages and then more people get enthusiastic about planting and then there’s enough this year.”
Interestingly, Penalosa is seeing demand for organic lemongrass too. “The demand is greater for conventional because those in the ethnic market buy a lot,” he says. “But the organic also moves.”
That said, prices have dropped slightly. “Prices are lower than last year and it’s been pretty steady this winter,” he says. “But we don’t foresee any drop in price in the coming months. We think it’ll be steady.”
For more information:
Camilo Penalosa
Infinite Herbs
Ph: 617-319-9253
cpenalosa@infiniteherbs.com
www.infiniteherbs.com