Rain is expected in all California growing regions starting Sunday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 9. Expect extremely tight supplies and elevated markets through next week.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Forecasts call for rain starting Sunday, November 6, bringing an end to the season
- Volume is extremely limited; quality is average at best
- Production will be completed in the next 7-10 days
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- The forecast calls for rain starting Sunday, November 6
- Supplies are extremely limited and are predicted to not 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
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available
- The forecast calls for rain starting Monday, November 7
- Supplies are extremely limited and are predicted to not 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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