News and Stories

The California Valencia season is coming to a close; growers expect to have very limited supplies through the month of October. California Navels have started shipping in a light way this week; supplies will ramp up through early November.

California Valencias

• The Valencia variety has darker orange exterior/rinds with a rougher appearance than new crop Navels
• Sugar levels are currently 13 to 15 Brix
• Valencia quality concerns continue to include re-greening, softness, and scarring

California Navels

• Navels will be lighter in color initially
• All Navels will be gassed at the beginning of the season to enhance the color; current gas times are 72 to 96 hours
• Sugar levels are currently 10.5 to 12 Brix
• Markon has begun shipping the first Navels of the season this week       

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
                                                                      
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