Strawberry supplies are increasing. Demand is strong even after the Mother’s Day holiday. Expect steady markets for the next seven to ten days before prices inch down.

Salinas/Watsonville

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Volume will increase next week as favorable growing conditions are forecast

• Fruit size is large (14-18 per 1-pound clamshell)

• Quality is great: firm fruit with 90%-95% color
• Expect steady markets and ample supplies for the next seven to ten days

Santa Maria

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Warm weather will increase stocks will increase next week
• Fruit size is medium (18-20 per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good: some green shoulders have been reported
• Expect steady markets and sufficient supplies for the next seven to ten days

Oxnard

• Supplies are extremely limited; most growers have ended the season
• Quality is fair: bruising is being reported
• Most growers have transitioned to the Santa Maria and Watsonville/Salinas growing regions

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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