California’s Santa Maria and Oxnard growing regions will experience dry weather and mild temperatures for the next 10 days. Growers in the Watsonville/Salinas region will begin shipping strawberries May 12.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is good
- Supplies are ample
- Size ranges from 15 to 22 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
- Markets are steady
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Quality is good: green tips and light bruising are occasional issues
- Stocks are plentiful
- Size ranges from 16 to 21 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
- Prices are stable
Watsonville/Salinas
- The official starting date for the Salinas/Watsonville season is Monday, May 12, 2025
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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