The California navel season is nearing its end with growers expecting to ship through the end of May.
According to a crop report from Markon Cooperative BB #:123315, supplies of smaller sizes (113s and 138s) are tightening, with elevated prices expected for the remainder of the navel season.
Charts by Agtools
Navels
California Navels are expected to ship through the end of May
Small sizes (113- and 138-count fruit) are diminishing as the crop matures
Quality and taste are exceptional
Sugar levels range from 10 to 12 Brix
Valencias
California’s Valencia harvest will begin around the first week of May and run through September
Expect stocks to be dominated by larger 72- and 88-count sizes
Sugar levels are forecast to range from 10.5 to 12 Brix
The California navel season is nearing its end with growers expecting to ship through the end of May.
According to a crop report from Markon Cooperative BB #:123315, supplies of smaller sizes (113s and 138s) are tightening, with elevated prices expected for the remainder of the navel season.
Charts by Agtools
Navels
California Navels are expected to ship through the end of May
Small sizes (113- and 138-count fruit) are diminishing as the crop matures
Quality and taste are exceptional
Sugar levels range from 10 to 12 Brix
Valencias
California’s Valencia harvest will begin around the first week of May and run through September
Expect stocks to be dominated by larger 72- and 88-count sizes
Sugar levels are forecast to range from 10.5 to 12 Brix
Greg Johnson is Director of Media Development for Blue Book Services
