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UPDATE: SQUASH

September 8, 2026

West Coast squash supplies remain tight. Eastern production is increasing in North Carolina and Georgia; expect better availability in 10 to 14 days. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

East Coast

  • Yellow Squash
    • Additional volume is expected over the next 10 to 14 days
    • Growers are transitioning to new fields in North Carolina and Georgia, increasing yields
    • Quality is good
    • Prices are easing
  • Zucchini
    • Supplies are becoming more plentiful
    • Quality is good
    • Markets are softening

Midwest

  • Yellow Squash
    • Stocks are tighter than zucchini
    • Quality is good
    • Prices are active due to strong demand
  • Zucchini
    • Supplies are more abundant
    • Quality is good
    • Markets are inching down

West Coast

  • Zucchini and Yellow Squash
    • Expect low volume through September
    • Overall quality is good with some light scarring
  • California’s San Joaquin Valley will start harvesting new-crop fall sets of both zucchini and yellow squash this week
  • Expect prices to ease slightly over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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