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Cucumber prices are escalating on the West Coast; Mexican supplies are extremely tight. Michigan stocks are adequate, but supplies are expected to tighten in the coming weeks due to shifting demand.

• Baja, Mexico is the primary growing region for West Coast cucumbers at this time of year
  • High temperatures have caused bloom drop, resulting in low yields for most growers
  • Many suppliers are experiencing a partial harvesting gap; new fields will start production in two to three weeks
  • Growers in mainland Mexico will not begin harvests until early October
• Michigan is the primary growing region for East Coast cucumbers
• Weather has been favorable
• Supplies are adequate
• Quality is average this time of year; domestic shelf-life is typically shorter than that for Mexican product (order for quick turns)
• Expect limited availability and high prices for the next four to six weeks (through September)

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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