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Pictured above: organic California blueberries
Mexico - The weather has been mostly cloudy, with daytime highs in the low 80’s and nighttime lows in the mid 40’s.
Quality is good, with only occasional green shoulders. The cooler weather is helping with quality.
Our blackberry growing region suffered a freeze. Our harvesters are maintaining quality, but volume is slightly down.
Florida - The storm last week brought 2 to 2 ½ inches of rain Temperatures warmed up last weekend to the high 70’s - low 80’s. There is a 90% chance of rain on Wednesday that’s bringing cooler temperatures. Daytime highs will cool down to the 60’s and nighttime lows will be in the 40’s. Ideal weather is forecasted for the 6th through the 13th.
Counts are 18-24.
Oxnard - Daytime temps warmed up to the mid 70’s last week, with nights in the 40’s. This week, daytime temps are cooling down to the low 60’s, with nighttime lows in the low 40’s. We received around 1” of rain on Sunday and experienced 40 MPH wind gusts. We are expecting fruit to have some wind damage.
Counts are 12-16. Labor is plentiful.
Santa Maria - The weather last week was in the mid to upper 60’s and nighttime lows were in the 40’s. Temps are expected to be the same this week, with a slight warming trend by the end of the week. We received around 1” of rain over the weekend.
One of our growers harvested two pallets this week. The quality is good, with only the occasional green shoulder. Counts are 14-18. We should begin harvesting organic strawberries around mid-March.
Watsonville - The rain hasn’t hurt any plants. This area is forecasted to get 10-15 days of nice weather after last weekend’s storm. Harvest is still on schedule for mid-March.
Blueberries - Peaking Chilean volumes are arriving to our distribution centers on both coasts right now. Our southern Chilean crop is producing large, crisp, and sweet berries. The warm days and cooler nights in this region are creating the perfect environment for great quality berries. Our Chilean program will have a steady supply of blueberries through February, possibly extending through the second week of March. Our North American blueberry program has begun. We will have substantial conventional and organic volume available starting the first week of March.
Pictured below: strawberries in Oxnard
For up-to-date weather conditions in all of our growing regions, click on the region below. Wunderground.com is our go-to weather resource for fast and reliable weather updates.
California Giant cyclist Tobin Ortenblad is the 2016 U23 USA National Cyclocross Champion! The first time champion has been riding for California Giant for over four years. This win is increasingly special because this is his last year riding in the under-23 category and subsequently his last year riding for California Giant, as we are an under-23 team. Tobin will now move into the elite category and is hoping this win will open up numerous opportunities to be placed on a professional team.
Our commitment to cycling continues to help keep health and fitness at the forefront of our mission. It also continues to build brand loyalty for our berries, as we support an all American activity that all ages can participate in and enjoy!
Make sure to check out this video of the cyclocross event!
For the big game this weekend, we’re teaming up with Cabot Cheese to create some mouthwatering, sweet and savory, berry and cheese combinations! Our sweet berries combined with savory Cabot cheeses are the perfect addition to your game day menu.
From these decadent Greek yogurt chocolate cupcakes with blackberry frosting to this simple, but major wow factor charcuterie board, we have your game day covered!
Check out our California Giant blackberries spotted at BJ's in Maple Shade Township, New Jersey. Have you spotted our berries lately? Snap a picture on your smart phone and send it our way!
