California red bell peppers have transitioned to coastal regions; prices are slightly lower. Green bell pepper summer crops are starting to wind down across the country and will transition south in September. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.
Red Bells
- California has transitioned to the coastal regions of Hollister, Oxnard, and Santa Maria
- Quality is excellent and all sizes are available
- Central Mexico production is light due to recent inclement weather
- Canadian greenhouse volume remains low/steady due to reduced overall acreage
- The East Coast produces very limited supplies of colored peppers
- Markets are slightly lower this week
Green Bells
- California’s coastal growing regions of Hollister and Santa Maria are past peak production
- Quality is good, choice sizes are most abundant
- Eastern growing regions, including North Carolina, Kentucky, and New Jersey will begin fall plantings in two to three weeks
- Midwest will continue in good volume through the month of September
- Markets are steady this week with multiple growing regions in play
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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