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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