Rain is expected in both the Salinas/Watsonville and Santa Maria growing regions starting Tuesday, November 1. Expect tight supplies and strong markets through next week.

Santa Maria

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• The forecast calls for minimal rain Tuesday, November 1
• Supplies are extremely limited and unable to meet demand through most of November
• Quality is average; strawberries will see upwards of 25% bruising and 4% decay upon arrival
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns

Salinas/Watsonville

• Forecast calls for rain starting Tuesday, November 1, ending the season
• Volume is extremely limited; quality is average at best
• Production will be completed in the next 10-14 days

Oxnard

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Supplies are extremely limited and unable to meet demand through most of November
• Quality is average; strawberries will see upwards of 25% bruising and 4% decay upon arrival
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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