News and Stories

The cucumber market remains active; demand exceeds supply. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Cucumbers are available.

Mexico

• Prices are elevated
• Mexico is the main growing region
  • Harvesting is quickly wrapping up in Sinaloa
    • No. 1 grade supplies are extremely tight
    • Expect shorter shelf-life due to more mature plants
  • The Sonora region is harvesting fewer acres overall; higher yields are expected next week  
  • Growers in Baja have slow production due to weather
• New crop quality is very good

Florida

• Markets are high
• Domestic supplies remain limited
  • Cool weather has affected yields
  • New growing areas between South Florida and Plant City are getting slow starts
• Quality is good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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