Production continues to decline in Salinas/Watsonville. Santa Maria’s new fall strawberry crop is in full swing; Oxnard production has begun in a limited manner.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Stocks continue to diminish as the season is past its peak and is expected to finish in late October
- Size currently ranges from small to medium (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; some softness and early decay have been reported
Santa Maria
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 20 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; some softness and white shoulders have been reported
- Expect steady markets and strong demand for the next two weeks
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available
- The season has started in a limited manner and is expected to increase week over week
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (14 to 18 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; color is estimated at 95% in early season harvest
South Texas- Mexican grown
- Volume is tight as the season begins
- Current volume is being used for local markets or being kept in Mexico
- Expect steady volume crossing into San Juan, Texas by mid-October
Florida
- Production will begin after Thanksgiving in a limited manner
- Orders are estimated to begin shipping the week of December 4
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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