California Enters Peak Stone Fruit Shipping Season

California Enters Peak Stone Fruit Shipping Season

The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to years past, according to Markhon Cooperative of Salinas, CA.

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 three to four weeks