Temperatures will be mild for the rest of the week. Strawberry quality in both growing regions of Santa Maria and Salinas/Watsonville will remain strong. Clear, mild days will improve the fruit.
Santa Maria, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is good
- Size currently is 20-21 per 8/1-pound clamshell
- Size is medium
- Limited over-ripening 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 and 30-34 per 4/2-pound
- Quality is good; expect full color and sweet flavor
- Fanning, misshapen, and light bruising are being reported
- Size is medium-large
- Expect markets to remain steady
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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