US, California: Stone season started earlier and with good quality fruit

Published 2024년 5월 24일

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The article provides an overview of the start of the California pit season in May, with the harvest of apricots, nectarines, and peaches, and an anticipated earlier end to the season due to favorable weather conditions. California's significant contribution to US production, accounting for over 80% of the country's seeds and a majority of specific fruits like peaches and apricots, is highlighted. However, a potential decline in US production for the 2023-24 season is expected due to adverse weather conditions in key producing states, which could lead to lower exports, imports, and consumption.

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California pit season. United States, began at the beginning of May with the first apricots, nectarines and peaches already available. Organically Grown Co. buyer Brian Keogh said the state's production looks fantastic, with very good colored fruit, as well as sweet and juicy. In general, producers reported that weather conditions have been very good this season, which resulted in the harvest starting earlier. Most California pits are in season between May and mid-September. In the case of plums, their availability extends until October. Last year the season peaked in mid-August, however in 2024 this could happen earlier. To date, no entity has published an official estimate for 2024, but it is known that the state produces more than 80% of the country's seeds. 70% of peaches are grown in California, along with 95% of apricots, 95% of fresh plums, and 99% of nectarines. Some Central Valley counties devote up to 38,000 acres to stone fruit production. Nationally, the USDA reported ...

Source: MXfruit