Prices are easing as demand weakens and supplies increase. High temperatures are in the forecast and will continue to aid growth.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Fruit size is small (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; white shoulders have been reported in some lots (pictures attached)
- Spring crops are winding down; the fall crop is on schedule to begin in the next 7-10 days
Salinas/Watsonville
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Fruit size is slowly becoming smaller overall (18 to 20 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; green shoulders and occasional mildew have been reported
- Warm weather is increasing plant production while weaker demand is pushing markets lower
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
©2023 Markon Cooperative, Inc. All rights reserved.