Cantaloupe and honeydew production will transition north to Central California starting next week. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available.

Cantaloupe

Arizona-California Desert Region

• The season is winding down
• The crop is dominated by large/9-count fruit;12-and 15- count sizes are limited
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 13-16% Brix

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvests will begin early next week

• New crop supplies are dominated by small/12- and 15-count sizes
• Size will increase as the season ramps up
• Quality is excellent; flavor is sweet
• Expect elevated markets over the next two weeks as the transition occurs and demand increases for the Fourth of July

Honeydew

Arizona-California Desert Region

• The season is winding down
• The crop is dominated by large/5-count fruit; small/8-count sizes are limited
• Quality remains fair; scarring is being caused by strong winds
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 13-16% Brix

Sonora, Mexico

• The season will end next week
• The crop is dominated by 5- and 6-count sizes
• Quality is excellent
• Expect markets to rise as this transition occurs and demand shifts to domestic fruit

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvesting will begin late next week
• New crop supplies are dominated by small/8-count sizes
• Size will increase as the season ramps up
• Quality is excellent; flavor is sweet

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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