Ideal temperatures are expected in the Santa Maria and Watsonville/Salinas growing regions. Expect great quality and steady markets next week.
Santa Maria, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is good
- Size currently is 21-24 per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-40 in 4/2-pound clamshells
- Size ranges from small to medium
- Occasional overripening and light bruising are being reported
- Expect markets to remain steady
Salinas/Watsonville, California
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Size is currently 15-17 per 8/1-pound clamshell and 30-32 in 4/2-pound clamshells
- Quality is good; expect full color and sweet flavor
- Fanning, misshaped berries, and light bruising are being reported
- Size ranges from medium to large
- Expect stable prices
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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