Summer growing regions in California, the Midwest and on the East Coast are in full production, resulting in plentiful supplies and competitive pricing. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

California

• Santa Maria harvesting is increasing
  • Growers are on their second sets of the season
  • Fancy grade (small size) zucchini is abundant
• Suppliers are starting new fields in California’s San Joaquin Valley this week; growers are adjusting irrigation schedules and shading plants for the incoming heat on Thursday (100F+)
• Quality is very good
• Markets are expected to remain low over the next two weeks

East Coast

• East Coast production will take place in the western side of North Carolina through September; drought ended production earlier than expected in the eastern areas of North Carolina
• Production is steady in New Jersey
• The New York season will start in the next week
• Quality is good
• Prices are low

Midwest

• Yields are sufficient and will increase as the season progresses
• Zucchini prices are lower than yellow squash
• Quality is good
• The market is low

Mexico – Baja

• Moderate volume is anticipated this week
• Quality ranges from average to very good depending on the lot
• Markets are steady

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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