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The California stone fruit season is in full swing.

Apricots

• Supplies will be available in the Central Valley for a few more weeks
• Size is dominated by 72-count and larger fruit; small sizes are limited
• Quality is very good: sugar levels are at their peak, ranging from 12 and 16 Brix

Peaches/Nectarines

• Peaches are dominated by 54- and 56-count sizes
• Nectarines are peaking on 60-count fruit
• Size will increase as growers move into the second half of the season
• Production will run into mid-September
• Georgia peaches are also available and will be on the market through August
• Quality is very good: sugar levels range from 10 to 11 Brix

Plums

• The season will run into October
• Current sugar levels are high at 14 Brix
• The crop is dominated by 60- and 65-count fruit
• Quality is very good: sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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