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UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS

October 7, 2024

California’s San Joaquin Valley melon season is nearing its end; markets are steady. New crop Arizona/California desert season will begin next week. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew are available.

Cantaloupe

  • The California San Joaquin season is expected to finish the week of October 14
  • Initial California/Arizona desert harvests will begin in a limited manner starting October 9th
  • Remaining supplies will be dominated by 9- and 12-count fruit; Jumbo and smaller 15-count melons are very limited
  • Expect steady markets over the next 7-10 days

Honeydew

  • California San Joaquin growers will finish harvesting their remaining honeydew stocks the week of October 14
  • California/Arizona desert harvests will begin in a limited manner starting October 11th
  • Current supplies are dominated by 6-count fruit; Jumbo and smaller 8-count fruit is limited
  • Expect steady markets over the next 7-10 days

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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