Green Bell peppers are transitioning from the Midwest to North Carolina and Georgia over the next two weeks. Red bell peppers in California have steady volume and excellent quality. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California’s coastal growing region of Hollister will start harvesting their last fields next week
  • Overall volume will start to decline in late September as growers will use second and third picks until mid-October
  • Expect the transition the California desert to begin October 15
• The Michigan and Ohio seasons are winding down over the next two weeks
  • Choice grades are most common
• North Carolina Fall season has started in a light way with good quality
  • Georgia will also start with light harvests on September 25
• Markets are currently steady and expected to rise in early October

Red Bells

• California’s coastal regions have steady supplies with good color and strong walls
  • All sizes are available this week
• Central Mexico production crossing into south Texas is steady
• Canadian greenhouse volume will start slowing down in Autumn due to reduced daylight
• Markets are slightly lower this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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