The Mandarin harvest is expected to begin in February. Most of the supply is coming from the Central Valley with little coming from the Desert Regions. Fruit size and quality are exceptionally good. California grapefruit forecast is estimated at 14.4 million cartons, unchanged from the October forecast. Bearing acreage remains at 15,400, while the yield is 935 cartons per acre.
Fruit set is somewhat light compared to last season's.
Size and quality are extremely good. Virtually all of the fruit is coming from the desert. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. The next production forecast will be issued February 8, 2001.