New green bell pepper production is starting in Florida and Coachella, California. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California’s coastal area of Hollister is winding down
• The Coachella region is underway
  • Volume is moderate
  • All sizes are available; extra-large stocks are snug
  • Quality is good
• Cool autumn weather is impeding growth in Georgia; supplies are expected to run through November
  • Overall quality is good
  • The South Florida crown pick harvest has begun; large sizes are most plentiful
• Mexico’s Sonora region (crossing in Nogales, Arizona) is expected to start production in mid-November; the Culiacan region will begin begin shipping in late November
• Prices are expected to remain firm until the Mexican season starts

Red Bells

• California is currently the main growing region for North America; expect the transition from central/coastal regions to Coachella during the latter part of November

• • Cool weather and previous rain is reducing plant yields/size

• • Quality is good
• Sonora, Mexico is expected to start in mid-December barring any severe weather; Culiacan region will being late December
• East Coast volume is low
• Reduced seasonal sunlight is quickly ending greenhouse production in Canada
• Prices are expected to remain elevated over the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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