Markon First Crop MFC Strawberries are available in Santa Maria and Oxnard, California.

After one of the strongest spring/summer Salinas/Watsonville strawberry growing seasons in recent years, Markon orders have shifted to the Santa Maria region over the past month. More recently, some orders have been sourced from the Oxnard region.

Challenges with pest pressure, misshapen fruit, variable size, and sporadic pin rot/decay were present in some lots early on, but the recent trend of cooler nights and shorter, sunny days, has improved color, texture, and flavor in both growing regions.

Supplies are steady, and although we are officially in the fall/winter rainy season, neither Santa Maria nor Oxnard have experienced any measurable precipitation at this point. If and when consistent rain events start in these areas, quality challenges and supply disruptions are likely to follow. Markon inspectors are monitoring weather and field conditions weekly and will continue to update as needed.

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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