Storage crop Washington Markon First Crop (MFC) Gala and Red Delicious Apples remain available. The Washington MFC Fuji, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious seasons are beginning to wind down. Michigan apples are readily available.
- In Washington, new crop MFC Gala and Gold Delicious Apples are on the market
- Adequate stocks of storage MFC Fuji and Red Delicious remain available
- Granny Smith supplies will be limited for the next few weeks as storage stocks diminish
- Size substitutions may be necessary for Granny Smith order coverage until new crop harvesting begins
- Prices have increased
- Michigan apple volume remains high
- Seasonal yields are well-above average; no supply gap is expected on the varieties below
- Ideal weather conditions this past spring and summer produced an abundant crop
- Please see the grid below for a quick reference to Michigan and Washington apple transitions and current size profiles:
Washington | |||||
Availability | Fuji | Gala | Golden Delicious | Granny Smith | Red Delicious |
Storage crop ends: | Early September | Done | Done | September 1 | Early September |
Current size profile: | 72- to 88-count | 72- to 88-count | 80- to 113-count | 100- to 125- count | 64- to 100-count |
Most limited supplies: | 100-count and smaller | 100-count and smaller | 138-count and smaller | 72- thru 88- count;
138-count and smaller |
150-count and smaller |
New crop starts: | September 18 | New Crop has started | New Crop has started | September 5 | Early September |
Michigan | |||||
Availability | Fuji | Gala | Red Delicious | ||
Storage crop ends: | Late September | Mid-September | Late September | ||
Current size profile: | 72- to 100-count | 72- to 100-count | 64- to 100-count | ||
Most limited supplies: | 125-count and smaller | 120-count and smaller | 150-count and smaller | ||
New crop starts: | Late September | Early September | Late September |
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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