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LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: MARKON FIRST CROP (MFC) MELONS

June 13, 2025

Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video discussing MFC Melons grown in the California desert region.

  • The domestic melon season is at its peak in the California desert region
  • Quality is great
    • Color is vibrant
    • Flavor is sweet
    • Sugar levels range from 13-14% Brix
  • Recent weather has been favorable, although high temperatures are forecast to hit next week, potentially causing challenges such as sunburn
  • The desert season will run through the first week of July; growers will then transition to the Northern California region

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.

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