Production continues to decline in Salinas/Watsonville. Santa Maria’s new fall strawberry crop harvesting is in full swing.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Markon Frist Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Stocks continue to diminish as the season is past its peak and is expected to finish in late October
- Size currently ranges from small to medium (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; some softness and early decay have been reported
Santa Maria
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Fruit size is 16 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell; recent warmer temperatures are producing uneven sizing in clamshells
- Quality is good; some softness and white shoulders have been reported
- Expect steady markets and strong demand for the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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