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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STONE FRUIT

May 24, 2023

The California stone fruit season has begun. Volume is minimal but will ramp up in early June.

Peaches/Nectarines

  • The season will run from June to mid-September
  • Peaches are currently available; nectarines will be available May 31
  • Good quality is forecast: sugar levels typically range from 10 to 11 Brix
  • The Georgia peach season is underway with extremely minimal volume

Plums

  • The California season will run from mid-June to mid-October
  • Fruit will begin shipping the week of June 5
  • Expect good quality

Apricots

  • The California season will run from mid-June to mid-Septmeber
  • Fruit will begin shipping in early June
  • Good quality is forecast: sugar levels range between 12 and 16 Brix (sweetness/flavor will peak in late June)

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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