Cantaloupe and honeydew melon production will transition back to the Arizona-California desert region over the next two weeks. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available.
Cantaloupe
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Harvesting is winding down as the San Joaquin Valley season nears completion
- Size is skewed toward 9- and jumbo 9-count melons; 12- and 15-count supplies are limited
- Pricing has risen modestly but is expected to remain moderate as overall demand is soft
- Quality remains strong; sugar levels range between 12–15% Brix, indicating good internal and external color
Arizona-California Desert Region
- First harvests are set to begin in two weeks as growers transition to desert fields
- Pricing will start high due to tighter overall supplies
Honeydew
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Harvesting will conclude over the next two weeks
- Size continues to trend toward 5- and jumbo 5-count melons; 6- and 8-count availability remains tight
- Pricing has increased as some growers have ended production
- Quality remains good; sugar levels range from 11–14% Brix, although some sugar netting/scarring is prevalent
Arizona-California Desert Region
- First harvests will begin next week
- Pricing will start high due to low volume
Sonora, Mexico
- This season will begin next week, helping relieve domestic demand
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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