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Happy Monday!
We are beginning to wind down our fresh season in Oxnard, but are still harvesting organic strawberries as long as quality remains strong. However, Salinas, Watsonville and Santa Maria continue to produce plenty of fresh, high quality berries with no signs of slowing down along the central coast!
For more information, including crop and weather reports, please scroll below.
Watsonville - Salinas:
This week we are starting off with some colder weather and potential showers Tuesday, with a warming trend emerging mid-week with highs expected in the 80s and nighttime lows in the 50s. Strawberry volume in the Salinas-Watsonville regions are expected to increase week by week all the way into June. Quality looks good - with only some minor green or overripe fruit. Counts are 12-14, with Cabrillo slightly smaller.
Santa Maria:
Weather in this region has been consistently mild and will continue to be as we ease into this week. Temperatures should rise toward the end of the week, with potential highs in the 80s once we enter into the weekend. Volume is expected to increase, with subtle drops in the following weeks ahead. Size is also decreasing based on location, with 18-20 counts depending on ranch and location.
Mexico:
Weather in Los Reyes, Tangancicuaro and Ziracuaretiro will have highs in the 80s and nighttime lows in the 50-60s this week with hot days and clear, cool evenings. The only rain expected among these regions will be in Los Reyes - potentially next weekend. Quality in all three areas has been good with no major issues for now. The common defects we find most are overripe and occasional turning, but the fruit is kept in fresh areas and growers deliver constantly to our refrigerating van.
Blueberries:
Weather this week will begin mild in the central valley, with a warming trend emerging later into the week. Georgia weather is hot, with highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s. Volume is increasing weekly in both regions, with steady production for California and Georgia blues through June 15th.
Last week our friends from Markon traveled all the way from Texas to tour our fields! They loved tasting our fresh-picked, special label strawberries straight from our Salinas field. We enjoy sharing our field operations with customers as often as we can, so if you are planning a trip to the coast, let us know.
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.
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Spotted! Cal Giant berries in a teeny, tiny market in Miranda.
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Spring Lamb BBQ
Cal Giant's Annual Spring Lamb BBQ is this Saturday, May 20th, and we can't wait to see you there! This annual This annual event is approaching its 58th year and in that time has raised well over $1 million for the American Cancer Society. More than ever we need your support of this event and the cause to fight cancer knowing that no one is left untouched by this disease.
The Original Spring Lamb BBQ is held every year on the third Saturday in May. This year on Saturday, May 20th over 700 attendees will come together at the historic Crosetti Ranch to support this worthy cause and help make a difference for those affected in our families, in our community and throughout the U.S. You can get more information on the history of this long standing event Here which has been recognized by the American Cancer Society as the oldest consecutively held fundraiser for the ACS in the United States. Please make a donation, sponsor costs towards the purchase of lambs, or buy tickets and come to Watsonville so you can enjoy the event with us.
Please visit www.springlamb.org to see how you can support this 58th year with us and help wipe out cancer along the way.
You can submit payment directly through the website via PayPal.
If you would rather send a check, please mail donations to the address below.
Spring Lamb BBQ
Attn: Bill Moncovich, President
PO Box 1359
Watsonville, CA 95077
You can also feel free to pass this email along to others you might feel would like to participate or support this cause. We would be happy to provide you with additional details.
We truly appreciate your consideration and look forward to doing more good with your help in the years to come!