Tomato production is transitioning further south into winter growing regions during the month of January. Markon First Crop Tomatoes are available.
- The Florida growing region of Ruskin/Palmetto is winding down; the majority of harvests are shipping from the Naples, Immokalee, and Homestead regions
- Round mature green tomato quality is very good; all sizes are available
- Roma tomatoes have moderate availability; jumbo/extra large sizes dominate the crop
- Grape tomatoes are abundant
- Mexican production has transitioned from Baja and East Mexico into the western mainland regions of Guaymas and Culiacan; supplies will increase over the next several weeks
- Round, Roma and grape tomato quality is good
- All sizes are available
- Cherry tomatoes are limited as lower acreage was planted
- Expect round tomato markets to increase slightly; Roma and grape tomato prices will remain steady
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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