The California strawberry market is slowly climbing.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is good
- Size ranges from 20-25 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-40 in 4/2-pound packs (small to medium)
- Occasional overripening and white shoulders are being reported
- Expect markets to continue rising
Salinas/Watsonville
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Quality is good; expect full color and sweet flavor
- Size is currently 15-23 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-44 in 4/2-pound packs (medium to large)
- The Alturus variety has bigger berries at this time (14-18 per 8/1-clamshell)
- Other varieties such as Monterey and Cabrillo are smaller (21-23 per 8/1-clamshell)
- Some bruising, white shoulders, and light mildew are being reported
- Expect rising prices as yields diminish
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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