Small California lemons (165- and 200-count sizes) continue to tighten; the crop is dominated by large sizes (95- through 140-count fruit). The California Navel orange season is projected to wrap up in late May. California Valencia orange production has started.

Lemons

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Districts One and Two (the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California) are currently in production
• 165- and 200-count sizes are extremely limited; size is dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• Size and grade substitutions may be requested to fill orders on smaller sizes
• The offshore season is expected to start in early June
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies

Oranges

Valencia

• MFC and ESS Valencia Oranges are available

• New crop supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- through 88-count fruit); small sizes (113- through 138-count fruit) will remain limited through the season
• Quality is great; eating quality and color have been excellent with current testing showing an average of 12 to 13 Brix
• Mexican Valencia supplies (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) will finish May 31
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies

Navel

• MFC and ESS Navel Oranges are available
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count fruit) remain extremely limited in California
• California Navel season is expected to wrap up in late May
• Expect good quality and elevated prices

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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