Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding current strawberry quality and supply outlook in Santa Maria, California.
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are exhibiting good overall size and quality
- Harvesting crews are working to minimize light color, green tips, creasing, and bruising
- Size is dominated by medium berries
- 1-pound clamshells are yielding 16-18 berries
- Counts may increase over the next two weeks
- Conditions have been mostly favorable with near to slightly above-average temperatures forecast through the end of April
- Ample supplies are expected for Mother’s Day demand
- Supplies are ramping up in Watsonville, California as well; quality is very good
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.
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