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UPDATE: CUCUMBERS
March 30, 2021
Expect active markets through mid-April. Supplies are tightening; cool temperatures have been hindering growth in Mexico. Florida crops remain limited, but increased yields are expected in one to two weeks.
Mexico
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Mexico is the main growing region
- The Sinaloa season will run through April; super-select volume is low
- New crop production is off to a slow start in the northern growing region of Sonora; cold weather has affected quality and size
- The Baja harvest is starting to ramp up
- Quality is average
Florida
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Florida domestic supplies remain tight
- Additional acreage will be harvested over the next two weeks
- Early pack-outs are dominated by select grades; super selects are limited
- Higher yields and better quality are forecast
- Imports from Honduras will wrap up this week
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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