The storage season for Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions is ending in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Texas and Southern California. Prices are rising in all regions.

Pacific Northwest

• The Idaho and Oregon storage seasons are ending this week
• Limited quantities of Washington red and yellow onions will continue shipping into May
• Growers have begun transferring white onions from California to fill orders as needed
• Quality is fair to good; crews are culling late-season quality issues such as internal browning, bruising, decay, and translucency

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Crossings are declining as the domestic fresh onion seasons begin
• Growers report a wide range of quality; green cast, soft texture, mechanical damage, and thin skins are to be expected with fresh-run onions

Texas

• Fresh-run yellow, red, and white onions are available
• The season is expected to run through mid- to late May, depending on weather
• Rain limited harvests last week; weather has improved and production has resumed
• Quality is good; fresh run onions will have thinner skins, softer texture, and higher moisture content compared to storage crop onions
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns

California

• Harvests in the Southern California desert region have begun in a limited manner
• Volume will increase over the next week
• Quality is good; Fresh run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Current supplies are dominated by medium and jumbo sizes; larger colossal and super colossal sizes are limited but will increase as the season progresses
• Northern California harvests are expected to begin the last week of May

Georgia

• Vidalia sweet onions are available; the season will run through early September
• Red and yellow onions will begin shipping in a limited manner next week
• Medium and jumbo sizes will be most plentiful
• Quality ranges from good to excellent

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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