Sufficient storage supplies of Washington Markon First Crop (MFC) Granny Smith, Fuji, and Red Delicious Apples remain available. MFC Gala Apples are nearly depleted. MFC Golden Delicious supplies are beginning to wind down.
- Grade substitutions are necessary for Washington MFC Gala and Golden Delicious Apple orders until new crop harvesting begins; prices have increased
- California Gala apples are being shipped; prices are elevated
- Michigan apples will hit the market in September; size profile is still pending as trees are in the latter stages of the growing process
- Please see the grid below for a quick reference to Washington apple transitions and current size profiles, along with expected start dates for the Michigan crop:
| Washington | |||||
| Availability | Fuji | Gala | Golden Delicious | Granny Smith | Red Delicious |
| Storage crop ends: | Early September | Mid-August | Early August | Early September | Early September |
| Current size profile: | 72- to 88-count | 72- to 88-count | 80- to 113-count | 80- to 125-count | 64- to 100-count |
| Most limited supplies: | 100-count and smaller | 100-count and smaller | 138-count and smaller | 150-count and smaller | 150-count and smaller |
| New crop starts: | Mid-September | Mid-August | Early September | Mid-September | Early September |
| Michigan | |||||
| Availability | Fuji | Gala | Golden Delicious | Granny Smith | Red Delicious |
| New crop starts: | Mid-October | Early September | Early October | N/A | Late September |
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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