Small California lemons (165- and 200-count sizes) continue to tighten as crops are dominated by larger fruit (95- through 140-count sizes). As the California Navel season progresses, 113- and 138-count fruit is extremely limited.

Lemons

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Districts One and Two (the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California) are currently in production
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; yields are dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• Quality is good; some greening and scarring have been reported
• Expect a slow yet steady price climb as demand increases over the next six to eight weeks

Oranges

• MFC and ESS Navel Oranges are available
• Oranges are currently being shipped out of California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey (imported Moroccan)
  • The California Valencia season is expected to begin in mid-April
  • The South Texas season will end in early April
  • Mexican Valencias (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) are expected to run into June
  • Florida Valencia oranges are on the market
  • Moroccan Valencias are now shipping off the East Coast
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) remain extremely limited in California
• Expect good quality and elevated markets

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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