The Watsonville/Salinas season is past its peak; yields are falling 5-10% per week. The Santa Maria/Oxnard fall crop will get underway in late August/early September.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Size ranges from medium-plus to large; counts average 16-18 per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good
- Cooler mornings have firmed skins
- Bruising and uneven color are being reported
- Expect prices to slowly climb
Santa Maria
- Most supplies are going to the frozen market due to high volume and current prices
- The fall crop set to begin in late August/early September, depending on weather patterns
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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