California’s heat wave will impact all strawberry growing regions over the next five to six days. Higher-than-normal day and nighttime temperatures will stress fruit and tighten supplies. Markets will remain elevated.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Forecasts call for 80 to 90 degree days with nighttime temperatures in the high 50s to mid-60s
- Quality concerns include bruising and soft tips
- Sizing is expected to be 20-24 pieces per one-pound clamshell
- Maintaining cold chain will be vital for shelf life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
Santa Maria
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Forecasts call for80 to 90 degree days with nighttime temperatures in the high 50s to mid-60s
- Quality concerns include bruising and soft tips
- Sizing is expected to be 14-18 pieces per one-pound clamshell
- Maintaining cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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