Prior rainfall in the Salinas/Watsonville and Santa Maria growing regions has tighten supplies and elevated pricing.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Fruit size is medium (12 to 16 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; white shoulders have been reported in some lots
- Expect markets to rise over the next 7 to 10 days as production falls and demand strengthens
Salinas/Watsonville
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Fruit size is large (9 to 12 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; some mildew has been reported due to continued overcast and wet mornings
- Expect markets to rise over the next 10 to 14 days as production falls and demand strengthens
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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