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California hits peak stone fruit season
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update August 16, 2023: The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to...
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update August 16, 2023:
The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to years past.
Peaches
- The season will wrap up in mid-October
- Size is dominated by large sizes (54- and 56-count fruit)
- Quality is very good: sugar levels typically range from 10 to 11 Brix
- Expect steady markets and ample supplies over the next four to six weeks

Plums
- The California season is at its peak
- California supplies are expected to run through the first week of October
- Size is dominated by small fruit (60- and 64-count stocks)
- Expect very good quality; sugar levels typically range from 14 to 17 Brix
- After the California season wraps up, plums will be sourced from Chile until mid-January

Nectarines
- The season will wrap up in mid-September
- Size is dominated by large sizes (54- and 56-count fruit)
- Quality is very good: sugar levels typically range from 11 to 12 Brix
- Expect steady markets over the next four to five weeks


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