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UPDATE: CUCUMBERS

June 29, 2021

Cucumber markets are active; East Coast growers are transitioning to northern growing regions.

  • Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Cucumbers are available
  • The Baja Peninsula in Mexico is the main growing region on the West Coast
    • Limited transportation and increased fuel costs are having an impact on prices
    • Quality is excellent
  • East Coast weather has ended the Georgia season; crops have transitioned to North Carolina, Virginia, and New Jersey
    • Current supply is adequate and will increase over the next two weeks as more local/regional production gets underway
    • Quality is very good
  • Expect elevated prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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