Rain is forecast for Santa Maria and Oxnard, California this Wednesday, March 12 through Thursday, April 14.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available; packer label may be substituted as needed
- Expect harvesting cancelations on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13 due to rain
- Supplies will be limited for the rest of the week
- Quality is fair: pin rot and bruising are predicted
- Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available; packer label may be substituted as needed
- Expect harvesting cancelations on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13 due to rain
- Supplies will be limited through this week
- Quality is fair: pin rot and bruising are issues
- Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Peak season has passed; yields have started to drop
- Size currently ranges from 18-26 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good; uneven ripening and light bruising have been reported
- The season will end on approximately March 15
Florida
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Supplies have increased; the season will run through mid-April
- Size currently ranges from 15-22 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is improving with ideal weather
- Demand has fallen due to peak season
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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