California’s key strawberry growing regions—Santa Maria, Oxnard, Salinas, and Watsonville will receive light to moderate showers, Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12. To ensure orders are filled, growers will pack ahead in anticipation of these weather conditions.

Santa Maria, California 

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Berry size is medium; counts have gotten smaller, averaging 18 to 22 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
• Quality is good; issues include bruising and white shoulders
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week

Oxnard, California

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size is medium; counts have gotten smaller, averaging 18 to 22 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
• Defects are minimal; growers report some white shoulders and packing-related bruising
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week

Watsonville/Salinas

• MFC Strawberries will start shipping the week of April 12 
• Berry size is large; counts range from 10-15 berries per 1-pound clamshell
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect strong demand and high price through the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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