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 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