Bell pepper production is transitioning to new growing regions in May. The Florida season is winding down; the Georgia crop is getting underway this week. Western production will move from Mexico to the California desert area over the next three weeks. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• The Mexican season will wrap up over the next week
  • Quality is average
  • Medium sizes and choice grades dominate availability
• The California desert season is well under way
  • Quality is very good
  • Extra-large peppers dominate harvests
• The Central and South Florida seasons will wind down over the next two weeks
• Georgia harvests are getting started this week
• Northern Florida supplies are creating a seamless transition between the Florida and Georgia seasons
• Expect steady markets over the next couple of weeks

Red Bells

• Mexican supplies are tight
  • The season will end earlier than in previous years (mid- to late May)
  • Quality is average; coloring/under ripeness is being reported
• The California desert season is expected to start on May 18; temperatures are forecast to increase to 100F this weekend which will help ripen crops
• Florida volume is low
• Prices will remain elevated over the next two weeks due to a tight transition

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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