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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES

November 8, 2022

No harvesting is expected in the Santa Maria and Oxnard growing regions Tuesday, November 8 through Wednesday, November 9 due to rainfall. Supplies will be extremely tight in all regions the next 7-10 days.

Santa Maria

  • The region received upwards of 0.75-1.00” of rain this week
  • Harvesting has been canceled Tuesday, November 8 through Wednesday, November 9; expect possible limited harvesting to return Thursday, November 10
  • Packer label will be substituted as needed; plastic clamshells will be substituted for the corrugated packs
  • Supplies will continue to tighten over the next 7-10 days

Oxnard

  • The region received upwards of 0.75-1.00” of rain this week
  • Harvesting has been canceled Tuesday, November 8 through Wednesday, November 9; expect possible limited harvesting to return Thursday, November 10
  • Packer label will be substituted as needed; plastic clamshells will be substituted for the corrugated packs
  • Supplies will continue to tighten over the next 7-10 days

Salinas/Watsonville

  • The region received .75 – 1.00” of rainfall
  • The season has come to an end two to three days sooner than expected due to heavy rainfall

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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