California’s San Joaquin Valley season is past peak production; markets are increasing. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available.

Cantaloupe

• Volume is falling due to lower temperatures and reduced autumn daylight in the San Joaquin Valley
  • Quality is good with occasional ground spotting
  • Small sizes (12- and 15-count melons) are most abundant
• The Arizona/California desert season is expected to start in mid-October
• Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Honeydew

• California’s San Joaquin Valley season is slowing down
  • Quality is very good with reports of wind scarring and discoloration in some lots
  • All sizes are available
• The Arizona/California desert season swill start in mid-October
• Expect prices to increase as this transition approaches over the next month

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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