The Salinas/Watsonville, California season is expected to end within the next two weeks; Santa Maria’s fall strawberry volume continues to decline. Production is underway in Oxnard, California and Mexico (into South Texas). Expect markets to increase as overall yields fall.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Stocks continue to diminish as the season is coming to an end
- Size currently ranges from small to medium (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is fair; some softness and early decay have been reported
Santa Maria
- MFC Strawberries are available
- The fall crop has passed its peak and continues to downtrend
- Size currently ranges from small to medium (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; some softness and white shoulders have been reported
- Expect markets to climb as yields fall
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Volume is increasing, helping fill the industry void from other growing regions
- 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 harvests
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Early season volume is low
- Quality is good; some small size and white shoulders have been reported
- Expect increasing volume (crossing into San Juan, Texas) week over week
Florida
- Production will begin in a limited manner after Thanksgiving
- Orders should begin shipping the week of December 4
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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