BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 07, 2013  -84 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
54P111 WN LC -92 Very Good flavor, mild acid, medium firm, no cracks. 2 5/16" 15 baby tree
1C428 YN vLC -92 LARGE,  Excelent color and shape, great flavor and no cracks. 2 1/4" 12 baby tree - past no sample
2C230 YN LC -92 Excelent color, no cracks, good flavor, size? 2" 10 baby tree
2C422 YN -92 Excelent color, good flavor, firm, nice shape, size? 2" 15 baby tree
34M640 YN mLC -90 LARGE,  Excelent color and shape, great flavor and no cracks. 2 7/16" 11  
1C493 YN vLC -90 Excellent color and shape, firm, good size, no cracks, 1 thrip 2 5/16" 10 baby tree
61P994 YN vLC -89 LARGE,  Excelent flavor and shape, great color with only 2 thrip cracks 2 1/2" 13 small tree
2C421 WN mLC -85 Firm, mildly acidic, nice color, ok size. 2 1/4" 12 baby tree
31C26 WN mLC -85 Firm, crack free, Ok size, acidic, nice color, flavor? 2 7/16" 11  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C149 WPC LC -84 Firm, mildly acidic, heavy crop, firm, nice color, slt.oblong.  A few days before May Princess. 2 1/2" 12  
Johnny Diepersloot's Test Block
31C906 WPC -80 Very heavy crop, nice size especially in the top, firm, good balanced flavor, perfect shape, pretty color - size spread:  64's 56's 70's 48's.  Starts during the 2nd pick of Snow Angel. 2 3/4" 12  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 15, 2013  -76 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
1C845 WN  -81 Ok flavor, size is ok for late thinning, still pretty firm again this week  2 3/8" 13 young tree
61P5 YN vLC -75 Large size for a young tree, firm, flat shape, nice flavor. 2 1/2" 13 young tree
2C565 WN mLC -72 Medium size on a baby tree, firm, nice color, good shape, flavor? 2 3/8" 12 young tree
31C474 YN mLC -72 Medium size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright. 2 3/8" 12 young tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C149 WP  -83 Ok size, firm, very mild acid, weak flavor but strong aroma.  2 5/8" 11 2nd look
54P311 YP LC -80 LARGE, nice shape and flavor, great color, firm? 2 3/4" 14  
27C334 YP LC NM -80 EXCELLENT FLAVOR, very firm, good size and shape 70's, nice color, follows May Princess - need to compare for size and timing.  2 1/2" 16 baby tree
31C906       Ivory May WP MLC  -80 Nice color, ok size here, large at Johnny's D's, slightly acidic flavor but good, ok firmness.  Snow Leopard - see the picture.  Large fruit in the top, smaller fruit down low.  We still need to verify the size in commercial settings. 2 3/4" 14  
Apricots
18P804 Red Blush -78 Good crop, nice size, excellent BLUSH, nice flavor, no visible pit burn but a few overripe tips, nice flavor, ok juice.  One week before Golden May.  2 5/16" 17  
13C300 P/O -76 Good flavor, firm, slightly oblong shape, heavy crop, size might be ok for a small overcropped tree.  A little before Red Velvet. 2" 17 baby tree
KO TEST BLOCKS
6M86
May Bright
YN mLC -72 Large crop, nice sizes, excellent shiny red color, firm, excellent flavor.  Commercial block near Dinuba had great size (56's, 48's, 64's), color and flavor, and appeared to be a couple of days ahead of Zee Fire.   2 7/8" 15  
29C937 YP -72 Nice size, heavy crop, medium firmness, excellent shape, nice flavor. 2 7/8" 12  
28C95 WN -76 Good flavor, firm, slightly oblong shape, heavy crop, size might be ok for a small overcropped tree.  A little before Red Velvet. 2" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 22, 2013  -69 Reference:  May Bright -72, 2P790 WNC -68
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C574 YN vLC -78 Huge, dark red color, medium firm, some red flesh, very heavy crop, LARGE , red flesh? - missed last week. 2.875 13 Missed
last week
61P5 YN vLC -75 Large size for a young tree, firm, flat shape, nice flavor.  Still firm this week. 2 3/4" 13 2nd Look
young tree
2C565 WN mLC -75 Medium size on a baby tree, still firm, nice color, good shape, ok flavor, still firm - balanced flavor. 2 7/16" 15 2nd look
young tree
1C452 YN LC -75 Large, ex. shape and color, good crop, ready last week, short stem? 2 3/4" 13 young tree
31C474 YN mLC -72 Large size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright. 2 5/8" 12 2nd Look
young tree
3C718 WN LC -71 Mild flavor, round flat shape, few freckles, firm. 2 1/2" 17 young tree
36M460 WN mLC -70 Clean, ex. balanced flavor, ex. Color, FIRM! size?  3C location. 2 1/2" 15 young tree
65P192 WN LC -70 Firm, good crop, clean, nice mild flavor on small tree, size? 2 1/2" 16 young tree
3C797 WN LC -70 Good color, nice shape, firm. 2 9/16" 15 young tree
2P790 WN -68 Good size, crop, color, firmness, and flavor - almost ready.      
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Princess -70 Size Brix
61P1114 WP LC  -72 Large on baby tree, good color, firm, nice flat shape, balanced flavor. 2 3/4" 12 Young Tree
1C894 WP LC  -71 Ex. color, good size, tippy, young tree. 2 5/8" 12 Young Tree
Apricots Ripe Reference:  Goldenmay  -70 Size Brix
18C404 Cot -72 Good flavor, good crop, medium firm, very slight blush, large. 2 1/2" 20 Old Tree
20P1075 Cot -71 Good flavor, good size, nice color, ok crop, Sub-acid? 2  3/8 22 young tree
19P422
Goldenmay
Cot -70 Heavy crop, mild medium flavor, firm. 2  3/8 14 Ref.
44P600 Cot -70 Ok flavor, good color, good size, good crop. 2  3/8 16 young tree
19C133 Cot -70 Ok flavor, good size, good crop. 2  1/2" 15  
44P469 Cot -67 Large size on baby tree with good shape and some blush. 2  1/2" 16 young tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
62M1113 R/W -72 Early Red Beaut type at least 1 week earlier, nice smooth color, good round shape, medium firmness, good crop - well before the 27P903.  Test for KC? 2 7/16" 14  
KO TEST BLOCKS
May Bright YN mLC -72 Outstanding color with very nice size, color and firmness. 56's 16  
2P790 WN mLC -68 Very nice size, shape, flavor, and firmness, some freckles, heavy crop.  The only negative is some irregular size and firmness scattered throughout the tree. 56-48-64 15-18  
28C238 YP NM -64 Heavy crop, large size, FIRM non-melting flesh, nice flavor, great color. 56's 12 young tree
8G454 YP NM -64 Heavy crop, medium size, firm non-melting flesh, good flavor, nice color. 64's 12 young tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 29, 2013  -62 Reference:  Rose Bright -62, 2P790 WNC -68
All white flesh varieties listed are before 30C558
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C474 YN LC  -72 Large size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright.  Heavy crop, large size, found older tree.  2 7/8" 14-16 2nd look
65P192 WN LC -71 Firm, good crop, clean, nice mild flavor on small tree, size? Still firm, ex.balanced flavor, a few apex tears. 2 3/4" 18-20 2nd look young tree
3C797 WN LC -70 Good color, nice shape, firm, good size on baby tree. 2 9/16" 16 2nd Look
young tree
2P790
Pearlicious I
WN mLC -68 Ex. crop, shape, flavor and size, clean with a few freckles, firm - a few irregular small and soft ones - outstanding. 3" 19 orig. tree
29C576 WN LC -67 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, dark red with freckles, just 2 split pits and 2 cracks. 2 5/8" 18-20  
1C875 WN vLC -66 Ex.bal.flavor, very firm, medium size, good crop, few freckles.  2 1/2" 18 young tree
15A262 YN -66 Clean, good crop, firm, ex.flavor. 2 9/16" 14 young tree
36M556 WN -66 Good sub-acid flv, LARGE, CLEAN, good crop, 2 small apex splits. 2 7/8" 15-17 young tree
2C594 YNSA mLC -65 Ex.balanced flavor, good size, firm, nice shape. 2 5/8" 20 young tree
13G305
Pearlicous II
WNC mLC -64 Ex.bal.flavor, heavy crop, very firm, round, good color, freckles. 2 7/8" 20  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Princess Time YPC -62 Size Brix
3C608 WP LC  -66 Heavy crop, good color, nice color, bal.flavor. 2 3/4" 14 Young Tree
63P931 YP LC -64 Ex.flat shape, good color, v.large size. 3" 14 Young Tree
61P534 WP LC  -64 Ex. shape and color, bal.flavor, size? 2 3/4" 15 Baby Tree
61P1050 WP LC  -64 Ex. shape and color, very firm. 2 3/4 15    Baby Tree
28C571 YP LC NM -64 Ex.shape, non-melting firm, good flavor and crop. 2 7/8" 14 young tree
15Q207 YPSA -60 Perfect round shape, v.firm, ex.color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
15Q246 YPSA -60 Large size, ok color, firm, low chill, sub-acid flavor. 3" 14 Baby Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Black Nectar P/R  -58 Size Brix
38M145 B/dR -65 Ok size, medium crop, flavor? 2" 20 Baby tree
38M49 dR/dR -62 Very young tree, light crop, ok size, flavor? 2" 20 Baby tree
4P968 R/R -62 Ok size for a young tree, nice mild flavor, nice red flesh. 2 3/8" 16 Baby tree
27P903 R/Y -60 Heavy crop, ok size, flavor?  2" 14 Last year
1Q293 B/R -60 Ok flavor, good shape, medium size.  2" 16 Baby tree
37P568    BLACK NECTAR P/R -58 Heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice color and shape.  2 3/8" 15 Ref.
Apricots/Plumcots
Variety Ripe Reference:  Goldenmay  -70 Size Brix
45P1086 Cot SF -65 Good crop and flavor, ok size, firm? 2 3/8" 18  
19C133 Cot -64 Large size, good crop. Flavor? 2  7/16 15-18  
45P714 Cot -63 Nice color, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2" 19  
20P908 Cot -62 Ok crop, good size and flavor, nice color. Shape? 2  1/4" 17-19  
20P130 Cot -61 Large size, good flavor and crop, nice color. Dry? 2  1/2" 18  
19C129 Cot -58 Good crop and size, very strong orange flesh. Flavor?  2 3/8" 14-19  
13G86 PC R/RY -60 Baby tree 5 fruits.  Round, ex.color, firm, apricot flv, dry? 2" 15 Baby tree
KO Test Blocks
31C12 WNC -58 Huge size, round shape, v.firm, ex.flavor, some freckles. 3 1/8" 16-18  
28C238 YPC NM -64 Heavy crop, large size, FIRM non-melting flesh, nice flavor, great color. 2 7/8" 12 young tree
28C95 WNC -65 Good crop, nice flat shape, bal.flavor, dark red color. 2 7/8" 18  
8G1205 YPC NM -54 Giant size, dark red color, strong flavor but acidic, firm! 3 1/4" 12  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 5, 2013  -55 Reference: Diamond Pearl WNC -52 
All white flesh varieties listed are with 30C558
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
7P571 YN -58 Good flavor, ok color and crop, medium size, oblong shape. 2 3/4" 17  
1C526 YN -58 Nice flavor, ok size and crop, good color and shape.  2 3/4" 15-18 Young tree
31C543 YN -58 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, good color, CLEAN.  3" 17-19  
67P136 YNSA LC -57 Excellent flavor, medium crop and size, dark color with some sugar spots. 2 3/4" 15 Last year
31C12 WN mLC -57 Excellent flavor, good size, heavy crop, ok color. 2 7/8" 18  
31C472 YNSA mLC -57 Ok flavor and size, good color with a clean finish, good crop, slightly oblong shape.  2 7/8" 14    Last year
28C485 WNF  -56 Diamond Pearl replacement. Heavy crop, excellent flavor, medium size, good color. 2 5/8" 15-19 Young tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Ivory Princess WP -52                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Princess Time YPC mLC -62 Size Brix
15Q207 YPSA -60 Still firm, perfect round shape, ex.color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8" 14 Last Week   Baby Tree
29C774 WP mLC -60 Large size, good crop, dark red color, ok flavor. 3" 11-13  
28C684 YPSA mLC -59 Large size, ok flavor and crop, good color, nice flat roung shape.  3" 15-20  
34M505 YP LC -58 Large size, nice shape, heavy crop, good flavor, ok color, firm? 3" 14  
8G1205       JUNE TIME YPC  -56 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, perfect round shape, average flavor - SPECTACULAR! 3" 11  
12A765 WP mLC -55 Large size, heavy crop, good shape, good color. 3" 12 Young tree
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's test
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Black Nectar P/R  -58 Size Brix
26C110 RG/R -58 V.heavy crop, medium flavor and large size.  2 1/2" 13-17 Last year
37P568    BLACK NECTAR P/R -58 Heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice color and shape.  2 3/8" 16 Ref.             2nd look
22C915 B/gY -57 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, eats crisp, slightly spongy.  2 5/8" 16-18 Last year
19C408 Y/Y -56 Ok flavor, good size and crop, scuffing looks ok.  2 1/2" 14-16  
2A902 R/R -55 Large size, ok flavor, good crop, was -39 last year. 2 5/8" 14-16 Young tree
19C196 R/R -54 Ex.flavor, crisp and juicy, good size and crop - AUSTRALIA. 2 7/16" 16-20  
26C218   HONEY           RED DINO GR/dR -50 Ex.shape, large size, good crop, v.good flavor - outstanding in Le Grand this year. 2 1/2"
2 5/8"
14-18 Ref.
13C146 GR/Pk -50 Large size, good crop, slightly tart now. 2 5/8" 16  
24C50                Flavor Majesty PR/R -44 Very heavy crop, ok flavor, good size. 2 1/2" 15 Ref.
Apricots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
21C130 PC -57 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, nice color, some pit burn - plum texture. 2 3/8" 17-19 Baby graft/ Last year
20P854 Cot -56 Large size, ok flavor, good crop, firm. 2 7/16" 20-23  
KO Test Blocks
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 12, 2013  -45
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Pearl Time WN -42 Size Brix
31C543 YN -58 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, good color, CLEAN.  3" 17-19 3rd Look
31C472 YNSA mLC -57 Huge size, clean, ex.color, nice flavor - last week. 3 1/4" 15 2nd Look
61P175 YN mLC -52 V.LARGE, strong tree, ex.color, firm.  With Diamond Bright. 3" 12    2nd Look
3C17 YN -50 Clean, large on baby tree, m.firm, h.crop, good color. 2 7/8" 14    baby tree
31C171 YNSA LC -49 Large, firm, freckles, g.crop. 3" 15 orig tree
15A1225 WN mLC -47 V.firm, heavy crop, good size, EX.FLAVOR, light freckles. 2 7/8" 19    orig tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -42
Ivory Queen WPC -46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Size Brix
8G1205       JUNE TIME YPC  -56 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, perfect round shape, average flavor - SPECTACULAR! 3 1/4" ± 12 2nd Look
66M13 WP -50 Large on young tree, round to slt.oblong, firm, good flv. 3" 14  
28C576 WP NM? -47 Very low acid, sweet, non-melting? 2 7/8" 14 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Honey Red Dino" 26C218 -50 Size Brix
26C218   Honey           Red Dino GR/dR -50 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, crisp and juicy. 2 1/2" 16-20 REF
24C50                Flavor Majesty PR/R -44 Heavy crop,  large size, good flavor, nice shape, good color.  2 1/2" 15 REF
26C167   Honey Dino GR/dR -40 Heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor.  2 1/4" 13-15 REF
19C196 R/R -54 Ex.flavor, crisp and juicy, good size and crop - AUSTRALIA. 2 1/2" 16-20 2nd look 
22C160 R/Y -54 Heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor.  2  1/4" 15-18 Test          Last year
11M84 R/Y -51 Large size, heavy crop, ok flavor, slightly spongy. 2 1/2" 15 Last Year
13C146 GR/Pk -50 Still firm, large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 5/8" 16 2nd look 
38M15 B/dR -48 M.crop, good size, ex.flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 21 Young graft
6C5 RG/R -47 Good crop, medium size, good flavor,  nice shape. 2 1/4" 20 Test          Last year
11P347 P/R -47 Good crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 1/4" 20  
8C880 GR/R -47 Large size, ok flavor and crop, good shape.  2 3/4" 14-17  
22C848 R/R -47 Good size, medium crop, good flavor.  2 7/16" 17 V. young tree
5C170 RG/R -47 Large size, ok crop and flavor. 2 5/8" 17-20 Young tree
33M167 R/R -47 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, medium size. 2 1/4" 17 Last Year Young tree
14G90 B/R -47 Ex. flavor, good size and crop, firm.   2 1/2" 19 Baby Tree
1Q348 P-B/R -47 Giant size, medium crop, ok flavor, heart shape. 2 1/2" 16 Baby Tree
4P664 RY/Y -45 Medium crop, ok size, heart shaped, slight sponge, flavor? 2 7/16" 16 Test          Last year
14G180 R/R -45 Good size, ok crop and flavor.  2 7/16" 14 Baby Tree
1Q237 R/R -45 Ex. Flavor, good size, medium crop.  2 3/8" 16-19 Baby Tree
10G1243 GR/R -44 Large size, medium crop, firm, flavor? 2 1/2" 13-17 Last Year
23C155 G/Y -43 Heavy crop, ok size and flavor, watch scuffing.  2 7/16" 15 Test          Last year
10G1031 YR/PK -43 Good crop, large size, slightly spongy, flavor? 2 1/2" 13-17 Young tree
27C744 dRG/dR -39 Good crop and size, very firm, has slight tip, flavor? 2 7/16" 16 Test          Last year
6P992 B/R -38 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, nice shape. 2 1/2" 16  
Plumcots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
8C692 PC -57 Slightly past now, good flavor, small size, medium crop. 2"- 20 Young tree
30P1173 PC -47 Medium to light crop, good flavor, small size. 2"- 20 Young tree
17G565 PC -46 Medium crop, small size, nice color, flavor? 2"- 15-20  
KO Test Blocks
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 19, 2013  -38
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Bright -40  31C758 WN -32 Size Brix
31C250 YNC -50 Large, ex.flavor, firm, ex.color, nice shape - w/Diam. Brt. 3" 14 Missed LW
28C99 WNC -46 Nice size, ex.Red color, firm, clean. 3" 20 Last Week
2C369 WN -44 Strong bal.flavor, d.red w/freckles, young tree. 2 7/8" 19  
31C703 WNC -43 Large, good shape, balanced flavor, firm, dark red. 3" 17 Last Week
2C854 WNF mLC -41 Bal.flavor, round shape, firm, good color. 2 7/8" 16 baby tree
67M11 YN mLC -40 Large, firm, d.red color, some freckles, strong flavor, firm, w/Spring Bright. 3" 12-16  
31C253 YNC mLC -40 Nice size, good color, firm, good flavor - w/Spring Brt. 2 7/8" 15  
67M10 YNCSA LC -39 Large, clean, average color, balanced flv., good crop. 3" 16  
31C758 WNC -32 Preview:  H.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape.     KO planted
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
66P114 WPC mLC NM -44 Large, good crop, nice shape, balanced flavor, firm. 3" 16 young tree
66P190 WPC mLC NM -41 Huge size on baby tree, non-melting, good color and flv. 3 1/8" 16 Baby tree
66P168 WPF mLC NM -41 FREESTONE NM, v.heavy crop, firm, good color. 2 7/8" 16 young tree
Bright Prin. YPF mLC -40 Reference:  Good crop, ex.shape, firm, nice color. 3 1/4"    
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Honey Dino"  26C167 GR/dR -40 Size Brix
27C714    BLACK RUBY B/R -40 Good crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 1/2" 15  
26C167   HONEY DINO GR/dR -40 Heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor.  2 3/8" 15-19 REF
26C324 CRIMSON DIAMOND R/R -38 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor. 2 1/2" 17  
9M314 RG/R -41 Giant size, good crop and flavor. 2 3/4" 16-19 Young tree
14G912 RG/R -40 Heavy crop, good size and flavor.  2 1/2" 17 Baby Tree
4P794 R/P -40 Good crop and size, ok flavor 2 1/2" 18 Sick tree
43M1167 B/R -40 Giant size, good crop, flat round shape, flavor? 2 3/4" 15 JD'S Test
64M100 RG/R -40 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, heart shape. 2 1/4" 21 Baby Tree
40M4 R/R -40 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 1/2" 19 Last year
9A1105 YR/Y -39 Good crop, ok flavor, medium size, nice shape, Freestone. 2 7/16" 19  
48P880 B/Y -39 Good size, ok crop, slightly spongy, flavor? 2 7/16" 18  
44M1031 RG/R -39 Good crop and size, nice shape, firm, flavor? 2 1/2" 16  
13C105 R/Y -39 Good flavor and size, medium crop.  2 1/2" 18 Young tree
26C603 R-P/Y -39 Giant size, firm, good crop, ok flavor. 2 5/8" 16-18 Young graft
40M23 B/R -39 Good crop, ok flavor, good size.  2 1/2" 20 Last year 
63M448 R/RY -38 Large size, nice shape, firm, ok crop, flavor? Was -28 last year. 2 3/4" 15-20  
40M633 DD -38 Good flavor and size, good crop, creamy texture. 2 1/2" 18 Young tree
23C170 GY/Y -38 Good crop and flavor, ok size,  heart shape, juicy. 2 1/2" 18-21 Last year
26C119 dR/Y -38 Ok size, good crop and flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 16-18 Young tree
8M70 R/R -38 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, heart shape. 2 1/2" 16-20 Young tree Last year 
24C126 R/R -37 Giant size, ok crop, firm, flavor? 2 3/4" 14-16  
38P852 R/Y -36 Good crop, large size, firm, ok flavor, suture? Was -20 last year. 2 5/8" 17-20 Test          Last year
Plumcots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
37P1018
Black Velvet
B/OY -35 Good flavor, medium size, medium to light crop, still some green fruit. 2 7/16" 17  
KO Test Blocks
48P470
Pearl Time
WNF -46 Ex.flavor, firm, good size here, good crop. 3" ± 18-21  
30C917 WNC -35 Very heavy crop, ex.flavor, dark red with a few frks, med.size. 3 1/8" 21  
31C758 WNC -33 Huge crop, huge size, firm, ex.shape, nice clean color, ex.flavor - the best for its time slot. 3 1/4" 19  
29C565 WNC -30 Not quite ready.      
9A698 GR/R -38 Heavy crop, flat shape, good size, ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 20  
14G1047 dGR/dR -38 Less crop, huge size, heart shaped, very nice flavor. 2 5/8" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 26, 2013  -31
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Bright -40  31C758 WN -32 Size Brix
67M11 YN mLC -40 Large, firm, d.red color, some freckles, strong flavor, firm, w/Spring Bright - still firm! 3 1/8" 12-16 2nd Look
67M10 YNCSA LC -39 Large, clean, average color, bal.flv., good crop, still firm. 3 1/8" 16  
63P413 YNFSA -35 H.crop, firm, freckles, fantastic flavor. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
31C758  JD WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 KO planted
31C172 WNF mLC -32 Balanced flvor, medium color. 3" 17  
67P530 WNC -32 Good, color, h.crop, freckles, bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree See at JD's
18A522 YNC -30 Ex.shape, color, size & firmness, shiny red color. 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix
66P114 WPC mLC -44 Large, good crop, nice shape, balanced flavor, firm. 3" 16 2nd look
young tree
12A26 YPC NM -35 Great peach flavor in non-melting texture, large, color? 3 1/8" 17  
31C640 WPC mLC -34 Firm, large with huge crop, a few apex bulges. 3 1/4" 16  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Honey Dino"26C167 -40 Size Brix
26C324 CRIMSON DIAMOND R/R -35 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor. 2 1/2" 17 2nd look
21P1155 DAPPLE DINO GR/R -32 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 18 Ref
22C534    BLACK RASPBERRY B/dR -30 Ok crop, large size, good flavor, firm.  2 1/2" 17-20 Ref
21C277 GdR/dR -32 Heavy crop, medium size, good color and flavor, slight sponge.  2 7/16" 16-18 Test          Last year
54M648 R/R -32 Good crop and flavor, medium size.  2 3/8" 18 Young graft
1C507 GR/PK -31 Large size, good flavor and crop, few apex splits.  2 3/4" 19-21  
62M565 RG/R -31 Large size, heavy crop, firm, flavor? 2 1/2" 18  
60M5 RGY/R -30 Medium crop, ok flavor, medium size. 2 3/8" 21 Test          Last year
22C595 B/R -30 Good crop, good flavor, ok size, firm.  2 1/2" 17-19 Young Tree
26C20 RG/R -30 Large size, good crop, flavor? 2 5/8" 17-19 Last Year
14G208 RG/R -30 Large size, ok flavor, medium crop.  2 5/8" 18 Baby Tree
7M231 RG/R -30 Giant size, good crop, firm, flavor? 2 3/4" 16  
60M376 R/R -30 Good crop, large size, firm, flavor? 2 5/8" 17  
48M1159 RG/R -29 Giant size, ex. flavor, medium crop. 2 7/8" 18 Baby graft
40M901 R/R -29 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor.  2 5/8" 19 Last year
4P587 RG/R -28 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19  
9C320 dR/R -28 Heavy crop, large size, good shape and color, flavor? 2 5/8" 16-19  
7A114 R/R -25 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, slight sponge, suture? 2 1/2" 17 Test          Last year
32P151 R/yring -21 Large size, ex. flavor, medium crop, firm. 2 1/2" 18 Test          Last year
Plumcots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
37P1018
Black Velvet
PC -35 Good flavor, medium size, medium to light crop, still some green fruit. 2 3/8" 19  
9C30 PC -31 Ok crop, good flavor and shape, small size, firm.  2"- 16-18  
JD & KO Test Blocks
31C758 WNC -33 Huge crop, huge size, firm, ex.shape, nice clean color, ex.flavor - the best for its time slot.   JD 3 1/4" 19  
29C565 WNC -30 OK crop, nice flavor, firm, some light freckles, good color.  JD 3 1/8" 16  
28C843 WNC -27 Heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor, firm.   JD 3 1/4" 17-21  
67M530 WNC -30 Ok crop, ex.flavor, good size, light freckles.   JD 3 1/8" 17  
67P445 WNC -30 Good crop, good flavor, nice size.   KO 3 1/8" 16  
66M60 WPC -30 Good crop, good flavor and size.   KO 3 1/4" 16  
KO Test Blocks
9A698 GR/R -38 Heavy crop, flat shape, good size, ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 20 2nd Look
14G1047 dGR/dR -38 Less crop, huge size, heart shaped, very nice flavor. 2 3/4" 17-19 2nd Look
3A980 RG/Yring -30 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8" 16  
7A343 P-B/R -30 Light crop, good flavor, huge size. 2 3/4" 16-18  
18C438 RG/R -30 Huge size, good flavor, ok crop. 2 7/8" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 3, 2013  -21
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  31C758 WN -32  Majestic Pearl -14 Size Brix
31C758 WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 2nd Look
67P445 WNC -30 V.large, g.crop, firm, clean, smooth, nice shape. 3 1/8" 19 Young Tree
29C13 WNC -30 Dark red color, firm, super-sweet flavor. 2 7/8" 18-24 Young Tree
3C319 YNC mLC -26 Nice size on baby tree, high brix for standard type, firm. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
61P1245 YNFSA LC -25 HUGE, firm, clean, g.crop, flat shape, nice color. 3 1/4" 17 Baby Tree
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.P. 3 1/4" 17-19 Young Tree
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
31C640 WPC mLC -31 Firm, large with huge crop, a few apex bulges. 3 1/4" 16 2nd Look
31C664 WPC mLC -25 HUGE, large crop, firm, deep stem cavity - a problem? 3 1/2" 14  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Dapple Dino" 21P1155 GR/R -32 Size Brix
21P1155        Dapple Dino  GR/R -32 Ok size and flavor, good crop, nice shape.  2 1/2" 18  
22C534      Black Raspberry B/dR -30 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size.  2 1/2" 18-20  
22C321     Ebony Sweet  B/RW -18 Very heavy crop, medium size, flavor?  Spectacular crop and size in the commercial blocks. 2 1/2" 15  
1C116            Red Phoenix R/R -12 Preview - Good crop, nice size, ok flavor now.  Spectacular in the commercial blocks.  Ex. Flavor & firmness. 2 5/8" 16-19 Young graft
4P587 RG/R -21 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19 Last week
7M231 RG/R -18 Giant size, good crop, firm, flavor? 2 3/4" 17 Last week
1C507 GR/PK -18 Large size, good flavor and crop, few apex splits.  2 3/4" 19-21 Last week
32P151 R/yring -18 FRUIT PUNCH FLV., large size, medium crop, firm, tart skin. 2 1/2" 18 Last week
21C38 RG/R -27 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, nice shape.  2 3/4" 17 Last Year
20C12 R/R -27 Ex. flavor, medium crop, good size. 2 5/8" 25 + Test Last year Young Tree
18C438 RG/R -27 Good crop, large size, good flavor, slight sponge.  2 3/4" 17 Last Year
7A343 B/dR -24 Good crop, large size, good flavor, heart shape.  2 3/4" 20 Young graft
20C193 B/R -22 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size, firm.  2 3/4" 21 Test Last Year
8C110 R/dR -22 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, crisp, medium size.  2 7/16" 18 Test Last Year        Baby Tree
38P852 R/Y -20 Good crop, large size, good flavor.  2 3/4" 20 Test Last Year
4M340 RYG/Y -20? Was +0 last year. Tiger stripe color, good crop, large size, good flavor.  2 7/8" 17-20  
JD & KO Test Blocks
48P442 WPF -14 Some huge in size, firm, pink in color, average flavor. 3 3/4" 14  
33M487 R/R -21 H.crop, firm, ex.shape, nice flavor. 2 5/8" 17  
44M1237 GR/R -13 H.crop, firm, juicy, slightly heart shaped, large, ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 17  
11P320 GR/R -13 G.crop, firm, juicy, flat shape, large, medium flavor this yr. 2 5/8" 15-16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 10, 2013  -11
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.Pearl.  Sample from baby tree this week. 3 1/4" 17-19 2nd Look
68P247 WNF -18 Mike J:  The ex.balanced flavor - freckles, round shape, firm, freestone, good crop, large. 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
28C145 YNCSA -15 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 Small Tree
18A341 YNC -14 Ex.color, flavor, and firmness.  Size is the question - with Summer Bright. 2 3/4" 16-19 Baby Tree
14A948 WNC -14 HUGE, great flavor, m.firm, mod.frks, good shape - with Majestic Pearl, but larger in side by side comparison. 3 1/4" 18-22 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Candy Princess -15
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
11A733 WPF -19 Good crop, LARGE, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. 3 3/8" 16 Young Tree
65P204 WPC mLC -15 Eglandular.  Extremely firm, HUGE, good color, ok flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
22C321     Ebony Sweet  B/RW -18 Very heavy crop, ok size and flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 17 Last week
0C142        Wartfrog RG/R -15 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 5/8" 19  
11P320 GR/dR -13 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
1C116            Red Phoenix GR/R -12 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 18 Last week
4P587 RG/R -21 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19 Last week
14G171 B/R -21 Young tree, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
20C729 RG/R -19 Heavy crop, good size and flavor. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young graft
25C327 G/G -19 Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 18  
20C415 RG/R -19 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop. Test last year at -5 2 5/8" 20-23 Test Last Year
19P234 GR/PK -18 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2" 18  
3A539 R/Y -18 Good flavor, medium crop, good size.  2 5/8" 20 Young Graft
4M1075 P/Yring -16 Ex. flavor, good crop, large size, shape? 2 3/4" 20-22  
63M57 GR/OPk -16 Good size, flavor and crop, nice shape, was +9 last year. 2 5/8" 20 Test Last Year        Baby Tree
44M1237 GR/R -13 Heavy crop, heart shape, good size and flavor.  2 5/8" 17 last week
19P134 RG/R -10 Heavy crop, just ok flavor, large size.  2 3/4" 18 Young tree
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -15 Good crop, good size. 3 1/4" 19-21  
28C145 YNCSA -8? Not ready yet?  Good crop, huge size, firm, color? 3 1/2" 12  
7P164 WNC -10 Good crop, HUGE, ex.flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18  
60P536 WNC -10 Good crop, ex.color, very clean, nosey apex. 3 1/4" 15  
48P442 WPF -15 HUGE, firm, clean, ex.flavor, ok crop. 3 3/4" 18 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14  
             
44M1237 GR/R -13 H.crop, firm, juicy, slightly heart shaped, large, ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 16-18 2nd Look
11P320 GR/R -13 G.crop, firm, juicy, flat shape, large, medium flavor this yr. 2 5/8" 16 2nd Look
4C24 R/R -13 Good flavor, heavy crop. 2 3/4" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 10, 2013  -11
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.Pearl.  Sample from baby tree this week. 3 1/4" 17-19 2nd Look
68P247 WNF -18 Mike J:  The ex.balanced flavor - freckles, round shape, firm, freestone, good crop, large. 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
28C145 YNCSA -15 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 Small Tree
18A341 YNC -14 Ex.color, flavor, and firmness.  Size is the question - with Summer Bright. 2 3/4" 16-19 Baby Tree
14A948 WNC -14 HUGE, great flavor, m.firm, mod.frks, good shape - with Majestic Pearl, but larger in side by side comparison. 3 1/4" 18-22 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Candy Princess -15
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
11A733 WPF -19 Good crop, LARGE, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. 3 3/8" 16 Young Tree
65P204 WPC mLC -15 Eglandular.  Extremely firm, HUGE, good color, ok flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
22C321     Ebony Sweet  B/RW -18 Very heavy crop, ok size and flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 17 Last week
0C142        Wartfrog RG/R -15 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 5/8" 19  
11P320 GR/dR -13 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
1C116            Red Phoenix GR/R -12 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 18 Last week
4P587 RG/R -21 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19 Last week
14G171 B/R -21 Young tree, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
20C729 RG/R -19 Heavy crop, good size and flavor. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young graft
25C327 G/G -19 Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 18  
20C415 RG/R -19 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop. Test last year at -5 2 5/8" 20-23 Test Last Year
19P234 GR/PK -18 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2" 18  
3A539 R/Y -18 Good flavor, medium crop, good size.  2 5/8" 20 Young Graft
4M1075 P/Yring -16 Ex. flavor, good crop, large size, shape? 2 3/4" 20-22  
63M57 GR/OPk -16 Good size, flavor and crop, nice shape, was +9 last year. 2 5/8" 20 Test Last Year        Baby Tree
44M1237 GR/R -13 Heavy crop, heart shape, good size and flavor.  2 5/8" 17 last week
19P134 RG/R -10 Heavy crop, just ok flavor, large size.  2 3/4" 18 Young tree
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -15 Good crop, good size. 3 1/4" 19-21  
28C145 YNCSA -8? Not ready yet?  Good crop, huge size, firm, color? 3 1/2" 12  
7P164 WNC -10 Good crop, HUGE, ex.flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18  
60P536 WNC -10 Good crop, ex.color, very clean, nosey apex. 3 1/4" 15  
48P442 WPF -15 HUGE, firm, clean, ex.flavor, ok crop. 3 3/4" 18 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14  
             
44M1237 GR/R -13 H.crop, firm, juicy, slightly heart shaped, large, ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 16-18 2nd Look
11P320 GR/R -13 G.crop, firm, juicy, flat shape, large, medium flavor this yr. 2 5/8" 16 2nd Look
             
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 17, 2013  -4
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P1124 WNC -15 Huge size, firm, balanced flavor, good color, med.frks, ready last week. 3 1/4" 17-21  
60P1076 YNCSA -12 LARGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready last week. 3 1/4" 18 Last Week
2C871 WNC -10 Large, v.low acid, super-sweet, firm, some freckles. 3" 20 Small Tree
64P458 WNF mLC -8 Huge on small tree, clean, v. slight freckles, freestone, nice cavity, balanced flavor. 3 1/8" 18-22 Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
3C708 WPC mLC -14 Ex.balanced flvor, rock firm, ave.shape, ex.color. 3 1/4" 17 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Sunrise 7M423 R/R -8 Size Brix
7M423 SUNRISE R/R -8 Very heavy crop, ok size, nice color, good flavor.  2 1/2" 17  
22C417 B/R +0 Large size, firm, good crop, flavor? 2 3/4" 16 Young Graft
39P785  RASPBERRY JEWEL B/dR +0 Good crop, medium size, good flavor, firm.  2 7/16" 21  
34P1081  MANGO TANGO RY/Y +0 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor.  2 1/2" 17-20  
3A1230 GR/R -10 Good crop, ok size, good flavor.  2 1/2" 20  
22C108 R-B/dR -8 Good crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 21 Test Last Year
6C404 RG/dR -8 Good crop and flavor, ok size. 2 1/2" 20 Test Last Year
20C229 GRD/Pk -7 Good crop and flavor, ok size, nice shape.  V.sweet. 2 5/8" 20-22  
13C21 RG/R -6 Giant size, slightly spongy, nice shape, good crop, flavor? 2 7/8" 16 Baby Tree
20C300 RG/R -6 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, nice shape. Ripened last year at -13. 2 5/8" 17-19  
3A1103 RG/R -5 Large size, good flavor and crop. 2 3/4" 19 Young Tree
63M861 GR/gW -5 Good crop, ex. flavor, good size.  Ex. Flavor. 2 5/8" 23  
26C228 GR/R -5 Ok crop, good flavor and size, nice shape. 2 5/8" 21 Test Last Year
22C185 B/Y -5 Good crop, ok flavor, large size, good shape, firm.  GIANT 2 7/8" 17 Test Last Year
23C352 GR/Pk -4 Good flavor, good size, ok crop.  2 5/8" 21 Very Young Graft
63M533 RG/R -4 Ex. flavor, good size, ok crop.  2 5/8" 20 Young Graft
9M22 YR/R -4 Good crop, ok size and flavor.  2 1/2" 19 Young Graft      Test Last Year
20C65 RG/R -3 Good crop and flavor, large size, firm.  2 5/8" 20 Test Last Year
20C535 RG/R -3 Medium crop, good flavor, large size, good color.  2 3/4" 18-22 Test Last Year
63M57 GR/PkVeins -2 Good crop, ex. flavor, good size. Ripened at +9 last year. 2 1/2" 23 Test Last year
60M520 GR/R -2 Good size, good flavor, ok crop, firm.  2 3/4" 20  
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -8 **Good crop, good size, still firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
28C145 YNCSA -8 Good crop, large size, firm, medium color. 3 1/2" 17  
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14-17 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess - Excellent color here. 3 3/4" 14-17 Smaller Tree
29P564 YPFSA -6 DOUBLE HUGE, young graft, good crop, firm, good flavor. 3 7/8" 13-16  
35M200 WNC -4 **Ok crop, firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24  
56P1206 WNC +0 *Good crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, some frks, bal.flv. 3 1/4" 18-22  
36M274 WPF +0 Good crop, firm, v. large size, skin browning? 3 3/4" 14 Smaller Tree
60M492 RG/Pk -3 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8" 18 Smaller Tree
63M660 RG/R +0 Huge crop, good flavor, firm, large size.  Ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 18 Smaller Tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 24, 2013  +3
Nectarines Reference:  July Bright -4 Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
18A341 YNC -7 BRENT:  World's firmest nectarine.  Ex.color, good flavor, tough and firm, ok size on young tree. 3" 17-20 Baby Tree
3rd week
60P840 YNCSA +0 Ex.shape, color and firmness.  Flat nose, perfect cosmetically. 3" 16-18 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
3C708 WPCNM mLC -11 NON-MELTING?  Ex.balanced flavor, rock firm, good shape, ex.color. 3 3/8" 17-19 Young Tree
3rd Week
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: 36P999 R/Pk  +2 Size Brix
3C42  FRUITPUNCH R/RY -5 Heavy crop, Ex. flavor, good size, few cracks on orig. tree. 2 5/8" 21  
36P999 R/Pk +2 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 18  
22C422 GRENADINE R/RY +15 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 17 Preview
26C228 GR/R -5 Still firm, ok crop, good flavor and size, nice shape. 2 5/8" 21 Last Week
20C65 R/R -3 Freestone, still very firm, ex. flavor, good crop, large size.  2 5/8" 21 Last Week
20C712 Y/Y +0 Ex. flavor, good size, nice shape, medium crop.  2 5/8" 22 Very Young Graft
12C627 R/R +0 Good flavor and size, nice shape, medium crop.  2 5/8" 18-22 Young Tree
33M157 Y/Y +1 Large size, nice shape, good crop and flavor.  2 3/4" 18 Last Year, Young Graft
49M796 B/Y +1 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop, has slight tip.  2 1/2" 22 Young Graft
25C269 GR/R +3 Ex. flavor, ok crop, good size, firm, crisp. 2 3/8" 19 Young Tree
47M1066 B/R +3 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop, has slight tip.  2 1/2" 20-22 Very Young Graft
9C170 R/R +3 Good crop, good flavor, good size - some cracks. 2 5/8" 18-23  
20C46 R/R +3 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, slt. sponge. 2 5/8" 21 Test Last Year
20C297 RG/R +4 Heavy crop, large size, firm, few suture splits, flavor? 2 3/4" 18 Test Last Year
36P435 R/R +4 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 18-20 Test Last Year
6P925 RG/R +4 Very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, flavor? 2 3/4" 18 Test Last Year
14P382 R/R +4 Very heavy crop, good size, just ok flavor, few suture splits. 2 5/8" 18 Test Last Year
6C105 GR/Y +4 Ex. flavor, good crop, ok size, firm, crisp, color? 2 1/2" 20-23  
43M853 RG/R +4 Ex. flavor, good crop, good size, slight egg shape, very firm. 2 1/2" 24  
23C235 GR/G +4 Ex. flavor, ok crop and size, firm, crisp.  2 1/2" 24  
11P1158 GR/Y +5 Good flavor, ok size, nice shape, light crop.  2 1/2" 21 Shown 2009
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -8 **Good crop, good size, still firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape, great cavity.  One week before Snow Princess.  FIRM for 3 weeks! 3 3/4" 14-17 3rd Look
35M200 WNC -4 **Ok crop, firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
56P1206 WNC +0 *Good crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, some frks, bal.flv. 3 1/4" 18-22 2nd Look
66M238 WPF +1 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor - GIANT. 4" 18  
19P892 WNC +5 Medium size, v.firm, good flavor, nice shape. 3" 20  
             
1A270 RG/R +2 Heavy crop, good flavor. 3 1/8" 15  
63M660 RG/R +4 Good crop, good flvor, looks like no scuff! 2 3/4" 17  
37P250 B/OY +7 Good crop, ex.flavor, medium size, firm, juicy. 2 1/2" 19  
23C131 B/Y +7 Good crop, ok flavor, huge in Le Grand, large here, firm. 2 7/8" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 31, 2013  +10
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P1076 YNCSA -10 HUGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready two week ago - still like a rock - FIRM FOR 3 WEEKS. 3 3/8" 16-18 3rd Look
60P840 YNCSA +0 Ex.shape, color and firmness.  Flat nose, perfect cosmetically.  Still Firm. 3" 18-20 Young Tree
2nd Look
28C270 YNC +3 Heavy crop, nice shape, firm, strong flavor on a standard nectarine. 3" 17 Baby Tree
Last Week
14Q706 WNC +10 Firm, sweet, good color, good size on baby tree. 2 7/8" 17-20 Baby Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
65M415 YPCSA +2 Nice orange color, bal.flavor, firm, v.nice shape, deep stem cavity? 3 1/4" 20 Small Tree
36M274 WPF +10 V.firm, good size on baby tree, ex.shape, nice cavity, good color. 3 1/4" 17 Baby tree.
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Grenadine" 22C422 R/RY  +12 Size Brix
3C42  FRUITPUNCH R/RY -5 Heavy crop, ex. flavor, good size, few cracks on orig. tree. 2 5/8" 21 COMM
22C422 GRENADINE R/RY +12 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 17 COMM
20C729 RY/Pk -19 Still very firm, ex. flavor, heavy crop, good size, nice shape.  2 1/2" 25-27 Young graft sh. 3 wks ago
26C228 GR/R -5 Still firm, ok crop, good flavor and size, nice shape. 2 5/8" 24 3rd week T12
20C65 RG/R -3 Still firm, ex. flavor, good crop, large size.  2 5/8" 23 3rd week 
60M520 RG/R -2 Still firm, good crop, good flavor, large size.  2 5/8" 22 Sh. 2 wks ago T11,10,09
43M853 RG/R +4 Still firm, ex. flv, good crop, good size, slight egg shape. 2 1/2" 24 Accel. Block T11,10,09
40M561 Y/Y +4 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 22-25 Last Year
8C655 YR/Y +5 Ex. flavor, ok size, light crop, heart shape.  2 1/2" 25-27  
6M534 RG/Y +6 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor.  2 5/8" 18-23 T12,11,10,09
4P598 RY/Y +6 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, medium size. Tiger stripe. 2 1/4" 21 T11
20C20 R/R +7 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, medium size, freestone.  2 7/16" 22-24  
63M339 RG/R +7 Good flavor, large size, ok crop, flat round shape with slight tip. 2 3/4" 20-22 T10,09
40M508 GYR/Pk +7 Good flavor and size, medium crop, firm. 2 5/8" 21-26  
20C732 RG/dR +8 Ex. flavor, very heavy crop, good size. 2 1/2" 21 Very Young Graft
7M164 R/G +8 Ex. flavor, firm, crisp, ok size, ok crop. 2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
63M388 R/R +8 Good flavor and size, medium crop, heart shape.  2 5/8" 19-22  
40M120 Y/Y +8 Medium crop, large size, firm, heart shape, good flavor. 2 3/4" 20 T10,11
63M278 RG/R +8 Young graft, heavy crop, good size, nice shape, g. flavor. 2 5/8" 19 T09,11,12
8C440 R/R +9 Good crop and flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 20-22 Young Tree T2011
6P276 R/O +10 Large size, good flavor, good crop.  2 3/4" 20-22 Young Tree
42M1037 R/Y +10 Ex. flv, good size and crop, freestone. Was +33 last year. 2 5/8" 22-24 T11
42M1055 R/Y +10 Ex. flavor, large size, good crop, oblong shape, airspace.           Was +33 last year 2 3/4" 24 T12
42M1079 R/G +10 Ex. flavor, large size, light crop. 2 3/4" 23-26  
20C3 G/Pk +12 Heavy crop, very firm, sweet and crunchy, good size. Last year was +25. Scuff free? 2 5/8" 26 T12,11       Accel. Block
    Plumcots & Exotics
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
41M261 OY/OY -7 Ex. flavor, good crop, small size, slight sponge now. small 20-26  
6P820 PC +10 Heavy crop, a dry sweet flavor, very firm, small size, ripens inside first.  2" 21-23 Shown 2009
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
66M238 WPF +1 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor & color - GIANT - still firm. 4" 18 2nd Look
1A270 R/R +10 GIANT, ex.flavor, good crop, a very few sunburns. 3" 16  
62M200 RGD/R +11 Heavy crop, ex.flavor, nice size. 2 7/8" 18  
63M768 B/Y +12 Good crop, excellent flavor, HUGE! 3 1/4" 17  
62M938 G/Y +12 Light crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 5/8" 20  
27P326 R/R +15 Good crop, good flavor, a pollen deficient selection. 2 7/8" 16-18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 6, 2013  +16
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
59P1055 YNCSA +8 Huge size, firm, reddish orange in color, some sutures. 3 1/4" 17-18 Last Week
19P892 WNC +8 Heavy crop, ex.flavor, firm, good color, only med.size. 2 7/8" 20  
66P1186 WNC +14 FIRMEST!  Low acid, very sweet, med.crop, nice color. 3 1/8" 20-24  
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3" 18 Small Tree
3C500 YNC +15 Heavy crop on small tree, med.color, high brix. 3" 15-17 Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
14G630 YPFSA +10 Large, good color and cavity, bal.flv, med firm. 3 1/2" 16  
13G368 WPF +12 v.firm, ex.shape, dark red color, ex.flavor, nice cavity. 3 1/4" 17-18  
68P1116 YPC +12 Large, firm, full Orange/Red color, nice shape, huge size. 3 3/8" 15  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Dino" 31P723 RYG/Pk  +18 Size Brix
22C422 GRENADINE R/RY +12 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 20 COMM
25P616 RYG/R-Pk +15 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor.  2 3/4" 18 T11,08
31P723       DINO RYG/Pk +18 Very heavy crop, good size, flavor just ok.  2 5/8" 18 T2011
11P1158 GR/Y +5 *Still firm, Good flavor, ok size, nice shape, good crop on graft.              Shown 2 weeks ago. 2 1/2" 21 T10,09        
20C3 G/Pk +10 Still firm, heavy crop, sweet and crunchy, good size. Last year was +25. Scuff free?  2 5/8" 26-30 T2012,11  Accel. Block
8P892   RGD/dR +10 *Ex. flavor, good size and crop, very firm, extreme dappling - CROCADILE EGG 2 5/8" 22-24  
47M940 RG/dR +11 Ex. flavor, good size, ok crop, mild skin.  2 1/2" 22 Very Young Tree
5M531 GR/R +12 Ex. flavor, good crop, ok size, slight heart shape.  2 1/2" 21 T11
63M533 GR/R +12 *Ex. flavor, good crop and shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 22-24 T11
62M938 GR/G +13 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, heart shape. 2 7/16" 22 T12,11,09
36P597 RY/Y +13 Heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 21 T12
22C145 R/R +13 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2" 22  
5A42 GR/R +13 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, slight sponge. 2 5/8" 21 T10
8P941 GR/R +13 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, nice shape, firm.  2 5/8" 20-24  
8P935 G/Y +15    Heavy crop, ex. flavor, good size, nice shape, firm and crisp. 2 5/8" 24      T12
61M206 dR/R +15 Good crop, good flavor, good size, nice shape.  2 5/8" 20  
1A1213 dR/R +15 Good flavor and size, medium crop, sick tree.  2 5/8" 23  
8G1182 Y/Y +17 Large size, good flavor and crop, nice shape.  2 3/4" 19  
                    Plumcots, Exotics, Clamshells
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
13P24 PC +15 Very firm, light crop, dry texture, good flavor.  2" 26 Young Graft
7P215 RY/Y +10 *Ex. pineapple flavor, medium crop, slight tip. 2" 26 Young Tree
41M356 Y/Y +12 Ex. flavor, ok crop, nice shape and color, small size, slighty spongy now. Clam 25  
22C77 RO/O +13 Ex. flavor, good crop, very firm, small size.   Freestone from 27C97. Clam 29  
64M24 Y/Y +16 Ex. flavor, ok crop, small size. Clam 24-30 Very Young Tree
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
27P326 R/R +20 Light crop, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4" 20  
8A479 B/R +20 Ex.flv, ok crop, good size, circular lenticels on shoulders. 2 5/8" 21  
7C312 GY/Y +20 Good flavor, med.crop, large size. 2 3/4" 19  
7M298 R/Y +20 Good flv, firm, ok crop. 2 3/4" 16-18  
35P415 GR/R +24 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, flat shape - follows 11P320 in looks and flavor. 2 3/4"
2 7/8"
16-18  
43M853 GR/Yring +22 V.sweet flavor, light crop, firm, crisp, juicy - best eating. 2 9/16" 24  
             
13G368 WPF +12 Heavy crop, good flv, very firm, outstanding color. 3 1/2" 15-16  
55P278 WNC +20 Good crop, med.color, v.firm, nice flavor - FT planted. 3 1/4" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 14, 2013  +24
Nectarines Reference:  August Fire +20
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3" 20 2nd look
3C500 YNC +15 Heavy crop on small tree, med.color, high brix. 3" 15-17 2nd look
60P798 WNC +22 Large, ave.color, firm, bal.flv. 3 1/8" 22  
60P804 WNC +24 Huge size, nice shape, med.color, bal.flv, v.slight cork? 3 1/4" 18  
60P716 WNC +24 H.crop, good size, firm, ok color, bal.flv. 3 1/8" 19  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
13G368 WPF +12 v.firm, ex.shape, dark red color, ex.flavor, nice cavity - our best white peach considering flavor, shape, and color. 3 1/4" 17-18 3rd look
68P1116 YPC +12 Large, firm, full Orange/Red color, nice shape, huge size. 3 3/8" 16 2nd look
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref: Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/RY +22 Size Brix
27P326 P/R +20 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 19  
10P336        AUTUMN HONEY GR/RY +22 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, egg shape, firm.  2 5/8" 20-23 COMM          T11
0C579 YRO/dR +22 Very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 19 T08
11P205 R/R +24 Medium crop and size, good flavor, very firm.  2 7/16" 23-25 T09,10,11
8P892   RGD/dR +10 Still firm, ex. flavor, good size and crop, very firm, extreme dappling - CROCADILE EGG 2 5/8" 22-24 Last Week
5C276 R/dR +18 Good flavor and size, ok crop, heart shape.  2 5/8" 20-24 Young Tree
25C381 RG/R +20 Heavy crop, ex. flavor, nice shape, ok size. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young Tree
12C170 R/dR +21 Large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape, ok crop.  2 3/4" 22  
25C244 R-P/R +21 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, heart shape, ok size 2 1/2" 19-22  
24C407 R/R +23 Very heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 22  
6P1228 YGR/Pk +23 Good crop and flavor, ok size, firm, slight tip.  2 1/2" 22  
25C34 RG/R +24 Good crop, good flavor, goood size, firm.  2 5/8" 20-22  
35P415 GR/Pk +25 Ok crop, good size, nice shape, firm, just ok flavor.  2 5/8" 20 T08,09,11,12 JD's last week
26C354 GR/R +25 Good flavor and size, firm, crisp, ok crop.  2 5/8" 22 T12
0C621 B/R +25 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape.                   Last shown in 2011. 2 3/4" 19  
1A1091 RG/Y +25 Good crop and flavor, large size, slight tip.                                Last shown in 2011.  2 3/4" 20-23  
42M1096 R/Y +26 Heavy crop, ex. fruit punch flavor, good size, slight heart shape. 2 5/8" 23      T12
Clamshells
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
6P844 GR/Pk +19 Good crop and flavor, small size clamshell, scuff tested. Clam 22-26  
16G105 R/Y +24 Ex. flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape, small clamshell size.  Clam 26  
KO Test Blocks KO Block was standing in water.
55P278 WNC +20 Good crop, med.color, v.firm, nice flavor, FT planted - slt cork this week. 3 1/4" 16  
65M195 YPCSA +25 H.crop, ex.flavor, v.firm, large, nice color. 3 3/4" 16  
15G304 WPC +24 Large, ex.color, good flavor, v.firm, good crop. 3 3/4" 15  
67P188 WPF +29 HUGE, ok crop, young graft, flavor ok, pink color. 4" ± 14  
36M22 WPF +31 Young graft, light crop, giant size, ok flavor - FT planted. 3 7/8" 16  
             
20C3 GR/dR +20? Turned red on the skin this week - some shoulder tears.  Ex.flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 20 2nd Look
6P729 R/Y +28 HUGE, tart flavor, circular lenticels, crop ok - just huge. 3 3/8" 14-19  
6G813 GRD/dR +30 Flat shape, HUGE, good flavor & crop, check shoulders. 3 1/8" 16-19  
5M180 GRD/R +32 Oblong sahpe, ok lfavor, crop ok. 2 9/16" 21  
7M608 YD/Y +30 Good crop, good flavor, nice appearance. 2 9/16" 21  
6A350 R/Y +25 Good flvor, good crop. 2 9/16" 19  
14P322 RD/R +25 GIANT size, good flavor, good crop. 3" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 21, 2013  +31
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, ex.bal. flavor - holds firm like Majestic Pear and 56P1206. 3" 22 3rd Look
60P798 WNC +22 Large, ave.color, firm, bal.flavor, no cork, young tree. 3 1/8" 22 2nd Look
60P716 WNC +24 H.crop, good size, firm, ok color, bal.flavor - still nice. 3 1/8" 19 2nd Look
14A922 YNC +26 *Large size with HUGE crop, v.good color even in shade, firm, ex.shape. 3" 15  
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor. 2 7/8" 20 Young Tree
3C431 DNWN +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, good flavor. 2 3/4" 17  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
48P606 WPF +20 Glacier Queen.  Nice crop, firm, average color, good flavor, few tips. 3 1/4" 16-18  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref: Autumn Honey 10P336 GRD/RY +25? Size Brix
0C579 GYR/dR +25 Still firm, very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 20  Last Week    T08
22C553 B/R +25 Good crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor, firm - Ex.Flv. 2 3/4" 18 Young Graft     T11
0C589 GYR/R0 +30 *Large size, good crop, ok flavor - after Autumn Honey and very nice. 2 3/4" 19 T08,09
0C768 B/R +35 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8" 18-20 T11
25C244 R-P/R +21 *Still firm, heavy crop, good flavor, heart shape, ok size.  MILD SKIN. 2 1/2" 18-22 2nd Look
25C34 RG/R +26 Still firm, good crop, good flavor, good size. TART 2 5/8" 22 2nd Look
5C905 RGD/R +26 Good flavor and size, light crop, juicy. 2 1/2" 24 Young Tree
5M284 R/Yring +28 Ex. flavor, ok crop and size, firm, crisp, slight tip. 2 1/2" 23 T11
11C276 GR/R +30 Good flavor, medium crop and size, mild skin. 2 1/2" 22  
7C935 YR/Y +30 Good crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 20 Young Tree
10C428 RG/R +30 Good flavor, good crop, good size, firm, crisp.  2 5/8" 19-21  
15G267 YR/Pk +30 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, firm, shape?  Scuff 2 5/8" 22 Young Tree
0C584 GRD/R +31 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape.  2 3/4" 18-20  
12G525 RG/R +32 Heavy crop, good flavor and  shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
15G1028 dR/Y +32 Heavy crop, very firm, good flavor and size, bumpy skin. 2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
0C685 R/R +33 Large size, ok crop and flavor, nice shape.  2 3/4" 18-20  
13C232 RG/R +35 Large size, good flavor and crop, few small scab cracks. 2 7/8" 23-26 Young Tree T11
Clamshells
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
16G105 R/Y +24 Ex. flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape, small clamshell size.  Clam 28  
KO Test Blocks KO Block was standing in water.
6G813 GRD/dR +30 *Round shape, HUGE, good flavor & crop, check shoulders. 3 1/8" 17-20  
25C37 R/Y +36 Round shape, ok size, firm, juicy, good crop. 2 5/8" 17-18  
15G923 R/Pk +39 Round shape, nice size, juicy, good flavor, good crop. 2 7/8" 17  
13G815 R/Y Clam +38 Good crop, firm, small size, high sugar but tart. 1 3/4" 18-20  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 28, 2013  +38
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14A922 YNC +26 *Large size with HUGE crop, v.good color even in shade, firm, ex.shape - with August Fire. 3" 15 2nd Look
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor, w/Sept.Bright. 2 7/8" 20 2nd Look Young Tree
62P253 WNC +35 Very nice size on young tree.  Good color, firm, ex.bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 18-20 Young Tree
3C443 WNC +36 V.balanced flavor, firm, good color, ok size on small tree. 2 7/8" 20-22 Baby Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14G872 WPF +32 *Ex.color, firm, nice size, good flavor, tight pit cavity - our best peach this week.  No corking observed - 3 locations. 3 1/2" 18  
8G1073 YPC +35 *Large crop, huge size, firm, nice shape, good color even in the shade, ex.peachy flavor. 3 3/4" 15  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref. Black Majesty  0C768 B/R  +35 Size Brix
0C621 B/PK +25 *Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape. Was +45 last year.  2 3/4" 21 3rd Look
0C589 GYR/R0 +30 *Still firm, large size, good crop, ok flavor - after Autumn Honey and very nice. 2 3/4" 20 2nd Look T08,09
0C768
Royal Maj.
B/R +35 *Still firm, very heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8" 18-20 2nd Look  T11
0C498       Black Jack B/R +40 Heavy crop, firm, ok flavor, good size. Was +55 last year. 2 5/8" 18 Preview         T11
15G1028 dR/Y +32 *Still firm, heavy crop, good flavor and size, bumpy skin. 2 1/2" 22-25 2nd Look Young Tree
13C232 RG/R +35 *Few fruits left, slightly spongy now, large size, good flavor and crop, few small scab cracks, young tree - cracks acc. 2 7/8" 23-29 2nd Look       T11
0C562 YRD/Y +33 Ex. flavor, very firm, nice shape, good size, medium crop.           Was +50 2 5/8" 24 T08,09,10
6G768 dR/Y +34 Good crop, ok flavor, ok size, firm.   Very sweet. 2 1/2" 21  
10G920 GRD/R +35 Ex. flavor, good crop, ok size, firm.  Very sweet. 2 1/2" 23-25 Young Tree
21C34 RG/dR +35 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, nice shape.  2 1/2" 20-22 T11
20C390 RG/R +36 Good flavor, good crop, good size, heart shape, firm, color? 2 5/8" 23  
24C397 RG/R +36 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, nice shape.  V.good flavor. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young Graft
10C925 GRD/R +36 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, heart shape. Watch dryness and limb dent. 2 1/2" 21  
10C808 G/Y +37 Ex. flavor, good size, ok crop, nice shape, few stem bowl cracks. 2 5/8" 25-29  
12C234 RG/R +37 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, slight aeration.  Ex.Flavor - Brent & Mike. 2 3/4" 19 Young Graft T11
20C232 GR/R +37 Large size, good crop, nice shape, slightly tart, few stem bowl cracks.   Ex.flavor - Brent. 2 7/8" 20  
5M464 R/RO +38 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, slight heart shape.  Ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 21-24 T11
5C575 GR/R +40 Giant size, good flavor, medium crop. Got all wood, was +52 2 7/8" 21 T12 all
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Ref:  Autumn Bright YNC +40 Size Brix
36M22 WPF +31 *Still firm, g.flavor, ok pink color - planted by Family Tree. 3 7/8" 16 Last Week
8G1073 YPC +38 Good crop, excellent color, v.good peach flavor, HUGE. 3 7/8" 12  
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Good crop, nice color, firm - excellent. 3 1/4" 13  
10A745 YPFSA +45 Nice color, good crop, mild flavor, huge size. 3 7/8" 12  
10M200 YPFSA +45 Huge size, firm, ex.flavor, good crop, mostly yellow color. 3 15/16" 15  
             
25C37 R/Y +36 Round shape, ok size, firm, juicy, good crop - still firm. 2 5/8" 22 2nd Look
15G923 R/Pk +39 Round shape, nice size, juicy, good flavor, g.crop - firm. 2 7/8" 18 2nd Look
5M464 R/RO +40 *Ex.flavor, crisp, good crop.  Crisp & ex.flaovr. 2 5/8" 18-20  
7C801 GRD/R +45 *HUGE - good crop, good flavor, nice red flesh, some drops. 3 1/4" 18  
7C476 R/RO +46 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice size.  Good flavor. 3" 18  
1A704 R/Y +46 Crisp, good flavor, good crop. 2 5/8" 19  
42M240 RGD/R +46 *Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 4, +45
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
62P253 WNC +35 Very nice size on young tree.  Good color, firm, ex.bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 18-20 2nd Look
Young Tree
28C129 WNC +42 Good crop and size, med.color, firm, nice shape, slight corking - with Autumn Bright. 3" 20-22 Small Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14G872 WPF +32 *Ex.color, firm, nice size, good flavor, tight pit cavity - our best peach last week.  No corking observed - 3 locations. 3 1/2" 18 2nd Look
8G1073 YPC +35 *Large crop, huge size, firm, nice shape, good color even in the shade, ex.peachy flavor. 3 3/4" 15 2nd Look
69P1151 YPCSA +38 Firm, good crop, ok color, nice shape. 3 1/2" 16  
20P966 WPF +48 Glacier Princess.  Heavy crop, large size, firm, nice color, slightly tippy this year. 3 5/8" 16-18 see at KO
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref. Black Jack  0C498  B/R  +40 Size Brix
0C489       BLACK JACK B/R +40 *Heavy crop, firm, ok flavor, good size. Was +55 last year. 2 5/8" 18 2nd Look    T11
42M240 RG/R +40 *Ex. flavor, ex.dapple color, good crop, medium size, firm, crisp.  Sweet - Brody.  2nd Look from KO also. 2 3/8" 22 2nd Look T10,11
20C353 GY/Y +40 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, nice shape.  2 1/2" 22 T11,12
5C554 RG/PK +45 Good crop, good size, good flavor, apex marks, firm, nice shape. 2 5/8" 21-23  
61M1175 R/Y +45 Ok crop, ok flavor, good size, slightly dry texture, firm.  2 5/8" 20-24 T09,11
8C450 GY/Y +46 Ex. flavor, variable size and color, light crop, slight heart shape.  2 5/8" 26 Young Tree
7G1137 R/Y +47 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, firm.  2 5/8" 20 T11
7C801 GRD/PK +52 *Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice red flesh, some drops. 2nd Look from KO also. 2 3/4" 22 2nd Look  T11
28P629 R/R +53 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor and good color, firm.  2 5/8" 21 T11
Accel.Block
8M225 RG/R +55 Good crop, good flavor, good size, oblong shape, few drops. 2 5/8" 21 Accel. Block
20C280 G/Y +58 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, nice shape, firm.  2 7/16" 22 T12
25C480 GY/Y +58 Good crop, good size, good flavor, nice shape, firm.  2 5/8" 22 T12
Clamshells
61M305 R/R +43 Ex. flavor, very heavy crop, small size.   24-26  
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Ref:  Autumn Bright YNC +40 Size Brix
8G1073 YPC +38 Good crop, excellent color, v.good peach flavor, HUGE. 3 7/8" 13 2nd Look
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Good crop, nice color, firm - excellent. 3 1/4" 14 2nd Look
10A745 YPFSA +45 Nice color, good crop, mild flavor, huge size. 3 7/8" 13 2nd Look
10M200 YPFSA +45 Huge size, firm, ex.flavor, good crop, mostly yellow color. 3 15/16" 16 2nd Look
20P966 WPF +47 Glacier Princess. HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 4" 14  
69P1164 YNCSA +49 Ok color, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 3 3/8" 17-19  
25P150 WPF +50 Good flavor, firm, heavy crop, weak color. 3 3/4" 14  
13A337 WNF +52 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, good crop, color? 3 1/4' 17  
             
             
5M464 R/RO +40 *Ex.flavor, crisp, good crop.  Crisp & ex.flaovr. 2 5/8" 18-20 2nd Look
7C801 GRD/R +45 *HUGE - good crop, good flavor, nice red flesh, some drops. 3 1/4" 18 2nd Look
7C476 R/RO +46 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice size.  Good flavor. 3" 19 2nd Look
1A704 R/Y +46 Crisp, good flavor, good crop. 2 5/8" 20 2nd Look
42M240 RGD/R +46 *Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 19 2nd Look
61M78 R/RO +52 Heavy crop, good flavor. 2 5/8" 20  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 18, +63
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14Q613 WNC +50 Good size and color, ex. Sweet flavor. 3" 24 Young Tree
13Q254 WNC +50 Ex. Color, very good flavor, ok size on baby tree. 2 7/8" 20 Baby Tree
3C501 YNC +52 Good color & size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3" 14 Small Tree
14Q1019 YNC +53 Large, firm, no cork, good flavor, ok color, slt.tippy.   3 1/8" 16 Small Tree
15A695 WNC +57 V.good color, firm, good flavor, med.size. 2 7/8" 18-20 Small Tree
54P1065 WNC +60 Good crop, large size, firm, sweet flavor, good color but will probably need color-up to finish the bottom sides. 3 1/8" 18-20 Small Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref. Black Jack  0C498  B/R  +40 Size Brix
5C554 RG/PK +45 *Still firm, good crop, good size, good flavor, apex marks, nice shape. 2 5/8" 24 2nd Look
25C480 GY/Y +58 *Still firm, good crop, good size, good flavor, nice shape.  2 5/8" 23 2nd Look      T12
40M536 GRD/R +50 Heavy crop, good flavor, good size, nice shape.  2 5/8" 21-24  
3A155 R/RO +52 Ex. flavor, medium crop, medium size, nice shape, juicy, firm. 2 7/16" 25-27 T11
4M176 R/RY +53 Good flavor, medium size, medium crop.  2 1/2" 20-24  
48P382 Y/Y +56 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, nice shape, firm.  2 1/2" 24  
20C733 R/R +56 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, heart shape, slight sponge and aeration.  2 1/2" 23-25 Young Graft
12C185 R/R +57 Large size, ok flavor, light crop, firm.  2 3/4" 19-22  
10G578 B/RY +59 Good flavor, medium size, ok crop, firm. 2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
6C667 RG/R +60 Large size, good flavor, good crop, firm, slight heart shape.  2 3/4" 20 Accel. Block
7C432 GR/Y +60 Good flavor, medium size, ok crop, firm. 2 7/16" 24 T12
7C313 GY/Y +65 Ex. flavor, medium size, ok crop, crisp, firm.  2 1/2" 27-29  
19A1127 R/Y +65 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, slight tip.  2 1/2" 21-23  
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe +70 Today Size Brix
20P966 WPF +47 Glacier Princess. HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 4" 16  
54P1065 WNC +60 Large, firm, good flavor, check color.      
             
39M1072 R/RO +50 Med.crop, sweet, milt, solid, great juice, no heat damage. 2 1/2" 20  
42M240 RGD/R +55 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 22 3rd Look
61M78 R/RO +60 *Heavy crop with ex.size, good flavor, firm, juicy - outstanding.  2 5/8" 19-22 2nd Look
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19  
14B280 R/R +65 Big crop and big size, firm, freestone, juicy. 2 3/4" 18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchards
DATE:  September 28, +78
Variety Type Ripe Description Size Brix
61M78 R/RO +50 Very firm, crisp, heavy crop, good size, juicy, ex.shape, no damage from heat. 2 5/8" 21  
42M240 RG/Pk +50 Ex.sugars and crispness but size coud be an issue. 2 1/2" 22  
39M1072 R/R +55 Good crop, excellent juice, good size, ex.color, sweet, mild, solid, no heat damage. 2 5/8" 20  
14B280 R/R +60 Very heavy crop, firm, nice shape, no visible flaws, lare size, ex.flavor, freestone, no heat damage. 2 3/4" 21  
1A447 R/Y +70 Medium crop, large size, very juicy, no dryness but we can see very slight aeration, ex. Flavor, firm. 2 7/8" 19  
             
             
61M78 R/RO +50 Good flavor, good size, crisp, nice shape. 2 1/2" 24  
26P627 R/Y +60 September Yummy - reference      
8C445 RY/Y +73 Young tree, ok size, medim crop, ok flavor. 2 1/2" 20  
1A447 R/OY +70 ORANGE FLESH:  Ok crop, ex.flavor, nice shape, good color, size? 2 5/16" 23  
3A941 R/R +80   2 5/8" 18  
62M513 R/Y +80 Large, medium crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice color - excellent at KO. 2 1/2" 22  
4M426 YR/Y +85 Very heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, crisp - still firm & juicy - holds on tree. 2 5/16" 23  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Shown to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 3, +74
Nectarines Reference: 
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C501 YNC +52 *Good color & size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3" 14 Small Tree
13A1089 WPC +60 *Good flavor, good color, nice size. 3 1/2" 15  
35M946 YPC +60 *Very late, perfect texture, firm, no cork, g.flavor, yellow skin with slight red. 3" 18  
2C94 WN +70 *Medium crop, good flavor, good color, nice shape, firm. 2 7/8" 20 Baby Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
7C398 Y/Y +70 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, no obvious scuff marks. 2 3/8" 22  
7C418 R/Yring +70 *Ok crop, ok size, excellent flavor, good shape, crisp. 2 7/16" 24-28  
20C232 GR/R +37? *First shown on 8-28-13.  Still firm, large size, good crop, nice shape.  Already put T2 on it. 2 7/8" 20 HOLDS
24C830 GY/Y +60 Ok crop, very firm, large size, good flavor. 2 5/8" 24  
             
             
1A1168 R/Yring +68 Ok crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2" 26  
1A805 GR/Y +75 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, juicy. 2 3/8" 24  
1A739 RG/RO +80 OK crop, excellent flavor, medium size. 2 3/8" 23  
3A941 RG/Pk +80 Heavy crop, good flavor, small size. 2 1/4" 23 T09,10
5A713 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, juicy.  Dryish at KO? 2 3/8" 22 T11,12
             
61M78 R/RO +60 *Heavy crop with ex.size, good flavor, firm, juicy - outstanding.  2 5/8" 19-22 30P
42M240 RGD/R +55 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 22 29P
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19 28P
BN Root
39M1072 R/RO +50 Med.crop, sweet, milt, solid, great juice, no heat damage. 2 1/2" 20 "  "
4M426 YR/Y +75 JD commercial rows - nice quality with med.size only. 2 3/8" 21 "  "
61M300 P/Y +70 Planted - dry small   "  "
3A392 R/Y +75 V.heavy crop, firm, full color, size ?  Too Dry at KO. 2 5/16" 22 "  "
42M739 dP/gY +80 Planted - shoulder cracks & small oblong shape small here 24 "  "
42M877 YGR/Y +75 Planted - quality at KO? small here 24 "  "
4M420 R/Y +70 Brody:  Quality is still pretty nice with no visible flaws. small here 22 "  "
3A514 R/R +75 Good crop, large, juicy, firm.  CO 2012 2 5/8" 22 "  "
14B280 R/R +60 Ex.crop, size, flavor & juice - excellent at KO. 2 7/16" 22 "  "
61M1052 P/Y +70 Planted - dry and earlier than expected. small here   "  "
             
             
7M288 R/O +90 *Good crop, good size, nice flavor, waiting on color. 2 7/16" 24 T09,10,11
4M193 dR/Y +70 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size. 2 1/2" 22  
4M420 R/Y +80 Good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 T08,09,12
4M426 Ypk/Y +80 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8" 22 T09,11
62M513 R/Y +80 Ok crop, medium size, firm, slight tarte flavor now. 2 1/2" 22 T08,09,11,12
42M877 GR/Y +75 Ok crop, oblong shape, good flavor. 2 3/8" 23-25 T10,12
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
39M1072 R/RO +50 Med.crop, sweet, milt, solid, great juice, no heat damage. 2 1/2" 20  
42M240 RGD/R +55 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 22 3rd Look
61M78 R/RO +60 *Heavy crop with ex.size, good flavor, firm, juicy - outstanding.  2 5/8" 19-22 2nd Look
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19  
14B280 R/R +65 Big crop and big size, firm, freestone, juicy. 2 3/4" 18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Shown to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 16, +87
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
1A1168 R/Yring +68 Ok crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2" 26 2nd Look
4M193 dR/Y +70 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size. 2 1/2" 22 2nd Look
4M426 YR/Y +75 JD commercial rows - nice quality with med.size only. 2 3/8" 21 2nd Look   T09,11
4M420 R/Y +80 Good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 2nd Look       T08,09,12
44M150 D/R +50 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor.               Croc Egg! 2 5/8" 25 T09
9G329 RG/R +76 Baby tree, medium size, heart shape, ex. flavor, juicy. 2 3/8" 23  
7C163 RG/R +78 Young tree, good crop, ex. flavor, firm, juicy, color? 2 3/8" 25  
6P33 R/OY +80 Baby tree, good crop, good flavor, ok size, juicy. 2 7/16" 22-26  
7C160 RG/Yring +80 Good crop, medium size, good flavor, crisp. 2 3/8" 21  
7C220 Pk/OY +80 Young tree, ok crop, good size, good flavor, color? 2 7/16" 25  
7C218 RG/Pk +82 Good crop, ok size, good mild flavor. 2 7/16" 19-21  
3Q870 Y-Pk/Yring +83 Young tree, medium crop, large size, good flavor. 2 5/8" 20  
7M563 G/GY +85 Good crop, good size, some aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 1/2" 20  
12C242 R/Yring +85 Light crop, good flavor, ok size, slight aeration. 2 7/16" 19-21  
7C353 GY/Y +90 Good crop, variable size, ex. flavor, eats slightly dry. 2 3/8" 25  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 29, +100
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19 3rd Look
4M426 YR/Y +75 JD commercial rows - nice quality with med.size only. 2 3/8" 21 3rd Look
4M420 R/Y +80 Good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 3rd Look
7C218 RG/Pk +82 Good crop, ok size, good mild flavor. 2 7/16" 19-21 2nd Look
             
NEW THIS WEEK  --  ALL BABY TREES            
             
4Q880 RY/OY +85 Nice color, good size, firm, juicy. 2 1/2" 22 Baby Tree
5Q430 R/R +85 Ok crop, juicy, ex.color, ex.flavor. 2 3/8" 24 Baby Tree
10Q1097 P-B/OY +85 Large crop, juicy, pointed shape, good flavor. 2 1/2" 22 Baby Tree
3A392 R/Y +90 V.heavy crop, firm, full color, size ?  Dryish at KO. 2 5/16" 22  
4Q829 R/Pk +90 Ok crop, juicy, firm. 2 1/2" 21 Baby Tree
4Q886 R/R +90 Ok crop, ex.flavor, juicy - I.S. flavor. 2 1/4" 25 Baby Tree
4Q892 OY/Y +90 Ok crop, ex.flavor, ex.cosmetices, no scuff visible, very slt aeration. 2 3/8" 22 Baby Tree
5Q1057 R/Yring +90 Good crop & size, round, juicy, ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 24 Baby Tree
5Q424 GY/Y +93 Sweet, good crop, very sweet. 2 1/4" 26 Baby Tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 07, 2013  -84 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
54P111 WN LC -92 Very Good flavor, mild acid, medium firm, no cracks. 2 5/16" 15 baby tree
1C428 YN vLC -92 LARGE,  Excelent color and shape, great flavor and no cracks. 2 1/4" 12 baby tree - past no sample
2C230 YN LC -92 Excelent color, no cracks, good flavor, size? 2" 10 baby tree
2C422 YN -92 Excelent color, good flavor, firm, nice shape, size? 2" 15 baby tree
34M640 YN mLC -90 LARGE,  Excelent color and shape, great flavor and no cracks. 2 7/16" 11  
1C493 YN vLC -90 Excellent color and shape, firm, good size, no cracks, 1 thrip 2 5/16" 10 baby tree
61P994 YN vLC -89 LARGE,  Excelent flavor and shape, great color with only 2 thrip cracks 2 1/2" 13 small tree
2C421 WN mLC -85 Firm, mildly acidic, nice color, ok size. 2 1/4" 12 baby tree
31C26 WN mLC -85 Firm, crack free, Ok size, acidic, nice color, flavor? 2 7/16" 11  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C149 WPC LC -84 Firm, mildly acidic, heavy crop, firm, nice color, slt.oblong.  A few days before May Princess. 2 1/2" 12  
Johnny Diepersloot's Test Block
31C906 WPC -80 Very heavy crop, nice size especially in the top, firm, good balanced flavor, perfect shape, pretty color - size spread:  64's 56's 70's 48's.  Starts during the 2nd pick of Snow Angel. 2 3/4" 12  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 15, 2013  -76 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
1C845 WN  -81 Ok flavor, size is ok for late thinning, still pretty firm again this week  2 3/8" 13 young tree
61P5 YN vLC -75 Large size for a young tree, firm, flat shape, nice flavor. 2 1/2" 13 young tree
2C565 WN mLC -72 Medium size on a baby tree, firm, nice color, good shape, flavor? 2 3/8" 12 young tree
31C474 YN mLC -72 Medium size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright. 2 3/8" 12 young tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C149 WP  -83 Ok size, firm, very mild acid, weak flavor but strong aroma.  2 5/8" 11 2nd look
54P311 YP LC -80 LARGE, nice shape and flavor, great color, firm? 2 3/4" 14  
27C334 YP LC NM -80 EXCELLENT FLAVOR, very firm, good size and shape 70's, nice color, follows May Princess - need to compare for size and timing.  2 1/2" 16 baby tree
31C906       Ivory May WP MLC  -80 Nice color, ok size here, large at Johnny's D's, slightly acidic flavor but good, ok firmness.  Snow Leopard - see the picture.  Large fruit in the top, smaller fruit down low.  We still need to verify the size in commercial settings. 2 3/4" 14  
Apricots
18P804 Red Blush -78 Good crop, nice size, excellent BLUSH, nice flavor, no visible pit burn but a few overripe tips, nice flavor, ok juice.  One week before Golden May.  2 5/16" 17  
13C300 P/O -76 Good flavor, firm, slightly oblong shape, heavy crop, size might be ok for a small overcropped tree.  A little before Red Velvet. 2" 17 baby tree
KO TEST BLOCKS
6M86
May Bright
YN mLC -72 Large crop, nice sizes, excellent shiny red color, firm, excellent flavor.  Commercial block near Dinuba had great size (56's, 48's, 64's), color and flavor, and appeared to be a couple of days ahead of Zee Fire.   2 7/8" 15  
29C937 YP -72 Nice size, heavy crop, medium firmness, excellent shape, nice flavor. 2 7/8" 12  
28C95 WN -76 Good flavor, firm, slightly oblong shape, heavy crop, size might be ok for a small overcropped tree.  A little before Red Velvet. 2" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 22, 2013  -69 Reference:  May Bright -72, 2P790 WNC -68
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C574 YN vLC -78 Huge, dark red color, medium firm, some red flesh, very heavy crop, LARGE , red flesh? - missed last week. 2.875 13 Missed
last week
61P5 YN vLC -75 Large size for a young tree, firm, flat shape, nice flavor.  Still firm this week. 2 3/4" 13 2nd Look
young tree
2C565 WN mLC -75 Medium size on a baby tree, still firm, nice color, good shape, ok flavor, still firm - balanced flavor. 2 7/16" 15 2nd look
young tree
1C452 YN LC -75 Large, ex. shape and color, good crop, ready last week, short stem? 2 3/4" 13 young tree
31C474 YN mLC -72 Large size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright. 2 5/8" 12 2nd Look
young tree
3C718 WN LC -71 Mild flavor, round flat shape, few freckles, firm. 2 1/2" 17 young tree
36M460 WN mLC -70 Clean, ex. balanced flavor, ex. Color, FIRM! size?  3C location. 2 1/2" 15 young tree
65P192 WN LC -70 Firm, good crop, clean, nice mild flavor on small tree, size? 2 1/2" 16 young tree
3C797 WN LC -70 Good color, nice shape, firm. 2 9/16" 15 young tree
2P790 WN -68 Good size, crop, color, firmness, and flavor - almost ready.      
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Princess -70 Size Brix
61P1114 WP LC  -72 Large on baby tree, good color, firm, nice flat shape, balanced flavor. 2 3/4" 12 Young Tree
1C894 WP LC  -71 Ex. color, good size, tippy, young tree. 2 5/8" 12 Young Tree
Apricots Ripe Reference:  Goldenmay  -70 Size Brix
18C404 Cot -72 Good flavor, good crop, medium firm, very slight blush, large. 2 1/2" 20 Old Tree
20P1075 Cot -71 Good flavor, good size, nice color, ok crop, Sub-acid? 2  3/8 22 young tree
19P422
Goldenmay
Cot -70 Heavy crop, mild medium flavor, firm. 2  3/8 14 Ref.
44P600 Cot -70 Ok flavor, good color, good size, good crop. 2  3/8 16 young tree
19C133 Cot -70 Ok flavor, good size, good crop. 2  1/2" 15  
44P469 Cot -67 Large size on baby tree with good shape and some blush. 2  1/2" 16 young tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
62M1113 R/W -72 Early Red Beaut type at least 1 week earlier, nice smooth color, good round shape, medium firmness, good crop - well before the 27P903.  Test for KC? 2 7/16" 14  
KO TEST BLOCKS
May Bright YN mLC -72 Outstanding color with very nice size, color and firmness. 56's 16  
2P790 WN mLC -68 Very nice size, shape, flavor, and firmness, some freckles, heavy crop.  The only negative is some irregular size and firmness scattered throughout the tree. 56-48-64 15-18  
28C238 YP NM -64 Heavy crop, large size, FIRM non-melting flesh, nice flavor, great color. 56's 12 young tree
8G454 YP NM -64 Heavy crop, medium size, firm non-melting flesh, good flavor, nice color. 64's 12 young tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 29, 2013  -62 Reference:  Rose Bright -62, 2P790 WNC -68
All white flesh varieties listed are before 30C558
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C474 YN LC  -72 Large size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright.  Heavy crop, large size, found older tree.  2 7/8" 14-16 2nd look
65P192 WN LC -71 Firm, good crop, clean, nice mild flavor on small tree, size? Still firm, ex.balanced flavor, a few apex tears. 2 3/4" 18-20 2nd look young tree
3C797 WN LC -70 Good color, nice shape, firm, good size on baby tree. 2 9/16" 16 2nd Look
young tree
2P790
Pearlicious I
WN mLC -68 Ex. crop, shape, flavor and size, clean with a few freckles, firm - a few irregular small and soft ones - outstanding. 3" 19 orig. tree
29C576 WN LC -67 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, dark red with freckles, just 2 split pits and 2 cracks. 2 5/8" 18-20  
1C875 WN vLC -66 Ex.bal.flavor, very firm, medium size, good crop, few freckles.  2 1/2" 18 young tree
15A262 YN -66 Clean, good crop, firm, ex.flavor. 2 9/16" 14 young tree
36M556 WN -66 Good sub-acid flv, LARGE, CLEAN, good crop, 2 small apex splits. 2 7/8" 15-17 young tree
2C594 YNSA mLC -65 Ex.balanced flavor, good size, firm, nice shape. 2 5/8" 20 young tree
13G305
Pearlicous II
WNC mLC -64 Ex.bal.flavor, heavy crop, very firm, round, good color, freckles. 2 7/8" 20  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Princess Time YPC -62 Size Brix
3C608 WP LC  -66 Heavy crop, good color, nice color, bal.flavor. 2 3/4" 14 Young Tree
63P931 YP LC -64 Ex.flat shape, good color, v.large size. 3" 14 Young Tree
61P534 WP LC  -64 Ex. shape and color, bal.flavor, size? 2 3/4" 15 Baby Tree
61P1050 WP LC  -64 Ex. shape and color, very firm. 2 3/4 15    Baby Tree
28C571 YP LC NM -64 Ex.shape, non-melting firm, good flavor and crop. 2 7/8" 14 young tree
15Q207 YPSA -60 Perfect round shape, v.firm, ex.color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
15Q246 YPSA -60 Large size, ok color, firm, low chill, sub-acid flavor. 3" 14 Baby Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Black Nectar P/R  -58 Size Brix
38M145 B/dR -65 Ok size, medium crop, flavor? 2" 20 Baby tree
38M49 dR/dR -62 Very young tree, light crop, ok size, flavor? 2" 20 Baby tree
4P968 R/R -62 Ok size for a young tree, nice mild flavor, nice red flesh. 2 3/8" 16 Baby tree
27P903 R/Y -60 Heavy crop, ok size, flavor?  2" 14 Last year
1Q293 B/R -60 Ok flavor, good shape, medium size.  2" 16 Baby tree
37P568    BLACK NECTAR P/R -58 Heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice color and shape.  2 3/8" 15 Ref.
Apricots/Plumcots
Variety Ripe Reference:  Goldenmay  -70 Size Brix
45P1086 Cot SF -65 Good crop and flavor, ok size, firm? 2 3/8" 18  
19C133 Cot -64 Large size, good crop. Flavor? 2  7/16 15-18  
45P714 Cot -63 Nice color, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2" 19  
20P908 Cot -62 Ok crop, good size and flavor, nice color. Shape? 2  1/4" 17-19  
20P130 Cot -61 Large size, good flavor and crop, nice color. Dry? 2  1/2" 18  
19C129 Cot -58 Good crop and size, very strong orange flesh. Flavor?  2 3/8" 14-19  
13G86 PC R/RY -60 Baby tree 5 fruits.  Round, ex.color, firm, apricot flv, dry? 2" 15 Baby tree
KO Test Blocks
31C12 WNC -58 Huge size, round shape, v.firm, ex.flavor, some freckles. 3 1/8" 16-18  
28C238 YPC NM -64 Heavy crop, large size, FIRM non-melting flesh, nice flavor, great color. 2 7/8" 12 young tree
28C95 WNC -65 Good crop, nice flat shape, bal.flavor, dark red color. 2 7/8" 18  
8G1205 YPC NM -54 Giant size, dark red color, strong flavor but acidic, firm! 3 1/4" 12  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 5, 2013  -55 Reference: Diamond Pearl WNC -52 
All white flesh varieties listed are with 30C558
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
7P571 YN -58 Good flavor, ok color and crop, medium size, oblong shape. 2 3/4" 17  
1C526 YN -58 Nice flavor, ok size and crop, good color and shape.  2 3/4" 15-18 Young tree
31C543 YN -58 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, good color, CLEAN.  3" 17-19  
67P136 YNSA LC -57 Excellent flavor, medium crop and size, dark color with some sugar spots. 2 3/4" 15 Last year
31C12 WN mLC -57 Excellent flavor, good size, heavy crop, ok color. 2 7/8" 18  
31C472 YNSA mLC -57 Ok flavor and size, good color with a clean finish, good crop, slightly oblong shape.  2 7/8" 14    Last year
28C485 WNF  -56 Diamond Pearl replacement. Heavy crop, excellent flavor, medium size, good color. 2 5/8" 15-19 Young tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Ivory Princess WP -52                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Princess Time YPC mLC -62 Size Brix
15Q207 YPSA -60 Still firm, perfect round shape, ex.color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8" 14 Last Week   Baby Tree
29C774 WP mLC -60 Large size, good crop, dark red color, ok flavor. 3" 11-13  
28C684 YPSA mLC -59 Large size, ok flavor and crop, good color, nice flat roung shape.  3" 15-20  
34M505 YP LC -58 Large size, nice shape, heavy crop, good flavor, ok color, firm? 3" 14  
8G1205       JUNE TIME YPC  -56 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, perfect round shape, average flavor - SPECTACULAR! 3" 11  
12A765 WP mLC -55 Large size, heavy crop, good shape, good color. 3" 12 Young tree
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's test
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Black Nectar P/R  -58 Size Brix
26C110 RG/R -58 V.heavy crop, medium flavor and large size.  2 1/2" 13-17 Last year
37P568    BLACK NECTAR P/R -58 Heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice color and shape.  2 3/8" 16 Ref.             2nd look
22C915 B/gY -57 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, eats crisp, slightly spongy.  2 5/8" 16-18 Last year
19C408 Y/Y -56 Ok flavor, good size and crop, scuffing looks ok.  2 1/2" 14-16  
2A902 R/R -55 Large size, ok flavor, good crop, was -39 last year. 2 5/8" 14-16 Young tree
19C196 R/R -54 Ex.flavor, crisp and juicy, good size and crop - AUSTRALIA. 2 7/16" 16-20  
26C218   HONEY           RED DINO GR/dR -50 Ex.shape, large size, good crop, v.good flavor - outstanding in Le Grand this year. 2 1/2"
2 5/8"
14-18 Ref.
13C146 GR/Pk -50 Large size, good crop, slightly tart now. 2 5/8" 16  
24C50                Flavor Majesty PR/R -44 Very heavy crop, ok flavor, good size. 2 1/2" 15 Ref.
Apricots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
21C130 PC -57 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, nice color, some pit burn - plum texture. 2 3/8" 17-19 Baby graft/ Last year
20P854 Cot -56 Large size, ok flavor, good crop, firm. 2 7/16" 20-23  
KO Test Blocks
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 12, 2013  -45
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Pearl Time WN -42 Size Brix
31C543 YN -58 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, good color, CLEAN.  3" 17-19 3rd Look
31C472 YNSA mLC -57 Huge size, clean, ex.color, nice flavor - last week. 3 1/4" 15 2nd Look
61P175 YN mLC -52 V.LARGE, strong tree, ex.color, firm.  With Diamond Bright. 3" 12    2nd Look
3C17 YN -50 Clean, large on baby tree, m.firm, h.crop, good color. 2 7/8" 14    baby tree
31C171 YNSA LC -49 Large, firm, freckles, g.crop. 3" 15 orig tree
15A1225 WN mLC -47 V.firm, heavy crop, good size, EX.FLAVOR, light freckles. 2 7/8" 19    orig tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -42
Ivory Queen WPC -46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Size Brix
8G1205       JUNE TIME YPC  -56 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, perfect round shape, average flavor - SPECTACULAR! 3 1/4" ± 12 2nd Look
66M13 WP -50 Large on young tree, round to slt.oblong, firm, good flv. 3" 14  
28C576 WP NM? -47 Very low acid, sweet, non-melting? 2 7/8" 14 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Honey Red Dino" 26C218 -50 Size Brix
26C218   Honey           Red Dino GR/dR -50 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, crisp and juicy. 2 1/2" 16-20 REF
24C50                Flavor Majesty PR/R -44 Heavy crop,  large size, good flavor, nice shape, good color.  2 1/2" 15 REF
26C167   Honey Dino GR/dR -40 Heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor.  2 1/4" 13-15 REF
19C196 R/R -54 Ex.flavor, crisp and juicy, good size and crop - AUSTRALIA. 2 1/2" 16-20 2nd look 
22C160 R/Y -54 Heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor.  2  1/4" 15-18 Test          Last year
11M84 R/Y -51 Large size, heavy crop, ok flavor, slightly spongy. 2 1/2" 15 Last Year
* 13C146 GR/Pk -50 Still firm, large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 5/8" 16 2nd look 
* 38M15 B/dR -48 M.crop, good size, ex.flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 21 Young graft
* 6C5 RG/R -47 Good crop, medium size, good flavor,  nice shape. 2 1/4" 20 Test          Last year
11P347 P/R -47 Good crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 1/4" 20  
* 8C880 GR/R -47 Large size, ok flavor and crop, good shape.  2 3/4" 14-17  
* 22C848 R/R -47 Good size, medium crop, good flavor.  2 7/16" 17 V. young tree
* 5C170 RG/R -47 Large size, ok crop and flavor. 2 5/8" 17-20 Young tree
33M167 R/R -47 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, medium size. 2 1/4" 17 Last Year Young tree
* 14G90 B/R -47 Ex. flavor, good size and crop, firm.   2 1/2" 19 Baby Tree
* 1Q348 P-B/R -47 Giant size, medium crop, ok flavor, heart shape. 2 1/2" 16 Baby Tree
4P664 RY/Y -45 Medium crop, ok size, heart shaped, slight sponge, flavor? 2 7/16" 16 Test          Last year
14G180 R/R -45 Good size, ok crop and flavor.  2 7/16" 14 Baby Tree
* 1Q237 R/R -45 Ex. Flavor, good size, medium crop.  2 3/8" 16-19 Baby Tree
10G1243 GR/R -44 Large size, medium crop, firm, flavor? 2 1/2" 13-17 Last Year
23C155 G/Y -43 Heavy crop, ok size and flavor, watch scuffing.  2 7/16" 15 Test          Last year
10G1031 YR/PK -43 Good crop, large size, slightly spongy, flavor? 2 1/2" 13-17 Young tree
* 27C744 dRG/dR -39 Good crop and size, very firm, has slight tip, flavor? 2 7/16" 16 Test          Last year
6P992 B/R -38 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, nice shape. 2 1/2" 16  
Plumcots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
8C692 PC -57 Slightly past now, good flavor, small size, medium crop. 2"- 20 Young tree
30P1173 PC -47 Medium to light crop, good flavor, small size. 2"- 20 Young tree
17G565 PC -46 Medium crop, small size, nice color, flavor? 2"- 15-20  
KO Test Blocks
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 19, 2013  -38
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Bright -40  31C758 WN -32 Size Brix
31C250 YNC -50 Large, ex.flavor, firm, ex.color, nice shape - w/Diam. Brt. 3" 14 Missed LW
28C99 WNC -46 Nice size, ex.Red color, firm, clean. 3" 20 Last Week
2C369 WN -44 Strong bal.flavor, d.red w/freckles, young tree. 2 7/8" 19  
31C703 WNC -43 Large, good shape, balanced flavor, firm, dark red. 3" 17 Last Week
2C854 WNF mLC -41 Bal.flavor, round shape, firm, good color. 2 7/8" 16 baby tree
67M11 YN mLC -40 Large, firm, d.red color, some freckles, strong flavor, firm, w/Spring Bright. 3" 12-16  
31C253 YNC mLC -40 Nice size, good color, firm, good flavor - w/Spring Brt. 2 7/8" 15  
67M10 YNCSA LC -39 Large, clean, average color, balanced flv., good crop. 3" 16  
31C758 WNC -32 Preview:  H.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape.     KO planted
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
66P114 WPC mLC NM -44 Large, good crop, nice shape, balanced flavor, firm. 3" 16 young tree
66P190 WPC mLC NM -41 Huge size on baby tree, non-melting, good color and flv. 3 1/8" 16 Baby tree
66P168 WPF mLC NM -41 FREESTONE NM, v.heavy crop, firm, good color. 2 7/8" 16 young tree
Bright Prin. YPF mLC -40 Reference:  Good crop, ex.shape, firm, nice color. 3 1/4"    
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Honey Dino"  26C167 GR/dR -40 Size Brix
27C714    BLACK RUBY B/R -40 Good crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 1/2" 15  
26C167   HONEY DINO GR/dR -40 Heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor.  2 3/8" 15-19 REF
26C324 CRIMSON DIAMOND R/R -38 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor. 2 1/2" 17  
9M314 RG/R -41 Giant size, good crop and flavor. 2 3/4" 16-19 Young tree
14G912 RG/R -40 Heavy crop, good size and flavor.  2 1/2" 17 Baby Tree
4P794 R/P -40 Good crop and size, ok flavor 2 1/2" 18 Sick tree
43M1167 B/R -40 Giant size, good crop, flat round shape, flavor? 2 3/4" 15 JD'S Test
64M100 RG/R -40 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, heart shape. 2 1/4" 21 Baby Tree
40M4 R/R -40 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 1/2" 19 Last year
9A1105 YR/Y -39 Good crop, ok flavor, medium size, nice shape, Freestone. 2 7/16" 19  
48P880 B/Y -39 Good size, ok crop, slightly spongy, flavor? 2 7/16" 18  
44M1031 RG/R -39 Good crop and size, nice shape, firm, flavor? 2 1/2" 16  
13C105 R/Y -39 Good flavor and size, medium crop.  2 1/2" 18 Young tree
26C603 R-P/Y -39 Giant size, firm, good crop, ok flavor. 2 5/8" 16-18 Young graft
40M23 B/R -39 Good crop, ok flavor, good size.  2 1/2" 20 Last year 
63M448 R/RY -38 Large size, nice shape, firm, ok crop, flavor? Was -28 last year. 2 3/4" 15-20  
40M633 DD -38 Good flavor and size, good crop, creamy texture. 2 1/2" 18 Young tree
23C170 GY/Y -38 Good crop and flavor, ok size,  heart shape, juicy. 2 1/2" 18-21 Last year
26C119 dR/Y -38 Ok size, good crop and flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 16-18 Young tree
8M70 R/R -38 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, heart shape. 2 1/2" 16-20 Young tree Last year 
24C126 R/R -37 Giant size, ok crop, firm, flavor? 2 3/4" 14-16  
38P852 R/Y -36 Good crop, large size, firm, ok flavor, suture? Was -20 last year. 2 5/8" 17-20 Test          Last year
Plumcots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
37P1018
Black Velvet
B/OY -35 Good flavor, medium size, medium to light crop, still some green fruit. 2 7/16" 17  
KO Test Blocks
48P470
Pearl Time
WNF -46 Ex.flavor, firm, good size here, good crop. 3" ± 18-21  
30C917 WNC -35 Very heavy crop, ex.flavor, dark red with a few frks, med.size. 3 1/8" 21  
31C758 WNC -33 Huge crop, huge size, firm, ex.shape, nice clean color, ex.flavor - the best for its time slot. 3 1/4" 19  
29C565 WNC -30 Not quite ready.      
9A698 GR/R -38 Heavy crop, flat shape, good size, ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 20  
14G1047 dGR/dR -38 Less crop, huge size, heart shaped, very nice flavor. 2 5/8" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 26, 2013  -31
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Bright -40  31C758 WN -32 Size Brix
67M11 YN mLC -40 Large, firm, d.red color, some freckles, strong flavor, firm, w/Spring Bright - still firm! 3 1/8" 12-16 2nd Look
67M10 YNCSA LC -39 Large, clean, average color, bal.flv., good crop, still firm. 3 1/8" 16  
63P413 YNFSA -35 H.crop, firm, freckles, fantastic flavor. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
31C758  JD WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 KO planted
31C172 WNF mLC -32 Balanced flvor, medium color. 3" 17  
67P530 WNC -32 Good, color, h.crop, freckles, bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree See at JD's
18A522 YNC -30 Ex.shape, color, size & firmness, shiny red color. 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix
66P114 WPC mLC -44 Large, good crop, nice shape, balanced flavor, firm. 3" 16 2nd look
young tree
12A26 YPC NM -35 Great peach flavor in non-melting texture, large, color? 3 1/8" 17  
31C640 WPC mLC -34 Firm, large with huge crop, a few apex bulges. 3 1/4" 16  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Honey Dino"26C167 -40 Size Brix
26C324 CRIMSON DIAMOND R/R -35 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor. 2 1/2" 17 2nd look
21P1155 DAPPLE DINO GR/R -32 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 18 Ref
22C534    BLACK RASPBERRY B/dR -30 Ok crop, large size, good flavor, firm.  2 1/2" 17-20 Ref
21C277 GdR/dR -32 Heavy crop, medium size, good color and flavor, slight sponge.  2 7/16" 16-18 Test          Last year
54M648 R/R -32 Good crop and flavor, medium size.  2 3/8" 18 Young graft
1C507 GR/PK -31 Large size, good flavor and crop, few apex splits.  2 3/4" 19-21  
62M565 RG/R -31 Large size, heavy crop, firm, flavor? 2 1/2" 18  
60M5 RGY/R -30 Medium crop, ok flavor, medium size. 2 3/8" 21 Test          Last year
22C595 B/R -30 Good crop, good flavor, ok size, firm.  2 1/2" 17-19 Young Tree
26C20 RG/R -30 Large size, good crop, flavor? 2 5/8" 17-19 Last Year
14G208 RG/R -30 Large size, ok flavor, medium crop.  2 5/8" 18 Baby Tree
7M231 RG/R -30 Giant size, good crop, firm, flavor? 2 3/4" 16  
60M376 R/R -30 Good crop, large size, firm, flavor? 2 5/8" 17  
48M1159 RG/R -29 Giant size, ex. flavor, medium crop. 2 7/8" 18 Baby graft
40M901 R/R -29 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor.  2 5/8" 19 Last year
4P587 RG/R -28 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19  
9C320 dR/R -28 Heavy crop, large size, good shape and color, flavor? 2 5/8" 16-19  
7A114 R/R -25 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, slight sponge, suture? 2 1/2" 17 Test          Last year
32P151 R/yring -21 Large size, ex. flavor, medium crop, firm. 2 1/2" 18 Test          Last year
Plumcots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
37P1018
Black Velvet
PC -35 Good flavor, medium size, medium to light crop, still some green fruit. 2 3/8" 19  
9C30 PC -31 Ok crop, good flavor and shape, small size, firm.  2"- 16-18  
JD & KO Test Blocks
31C758 WNC -33 Huge crop, huge size, firm, ex.shape, nice clean color, ex.flavor - the best for its time slot.   JD 3 1/4" 19  
29C565 WNC -30 OK crop, nice flavor, firm, some light freckles, good color.  JD 3 1/8" 16  
28C843 WNC -27 Heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor, firm.   JD 3 1/4" 17-21  
67M530 WNC -30 Ok crop, ex.flavor, good size, light freckles.   JD 3 1/8" 17  
67P445 WNC -30 Good crop, good flavor, nice size.   KO 3 1/8" 16  
66M60 WPC -30 Good crop, good flavor and size.   KO 3 1/4" 16  
KO Test Blocks
9A698 GR/R -38 Heavy crop, flat shape, good size, ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 20 2nd Look
14G1047 dGR/dR -38 Less crop, huge size, heart shaped, very nice flavor. 2 3/4" 17-19 2nd Look
3A980 RG/Yring -30 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8" 16  
7A343 P-B/R -30 Light crop, good flavor, huge size. 2 3/4" 16-18  
18C438 RG/R -30 Huge size, good flavor, ok crop. 2 7/8" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to Kingsburg Orchards
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 3, 2013  -21
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  31C758 WN -32  Majestic Pearl -14 Size Brix
31C758 WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 2nd Look
67P445 WNC -30 V.large, g.crop, firm, clean, smooth, nice shape. 3 1/8" 19 Young Tree
29C13 WNC -30 Dark red color, firm, super-sweet flavor. 2 7/8" 18-24 Young Tree
3C319 YNC mLC -26 Nice size on baby tree, high brix for standard type, firm. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
61P1245 YNFSA LC -25 HUGE, firm, clean, g.crop, flat shape, nice color. 3 1/4" 17 Baby Tree
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.P. 3 1/4" 17-19 Young Tree
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
31C640 WPC mLC -31 Firm, large with huge crop, a few apex bulges. 3 1/4" 16 2nd Look
31C664 WPC mLC -25 HUGE, large crop, firm, deep stem cavity - a problem? 3 1/2" 14  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Dapple Dino" 21P1155 GR/R -32 Size Brix
21P1155        Dapple Dino  GR/R -32 Ok size and flavor, good crop, nice shape.  2 1/2" 18  
22C534      Black Raspberry B/dR -30 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size.  2 1/2" 18-20  
22C321     Ebony Sweet  B/RW -18 Very heavy crop, medium size, flavor?  Spectacular crop and size in the commercial blocks. 2 1/2" 15  
1C116            Red Phoenix R/R -12 Preview - Good crop, nice size, ok flavor now.  Spectacular in the commercial blocks.  Ex. Flavor & firmness. 2 5/8" 16-19 Young graft
4P587 RG/R -21 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19 Last week
7M231 RG/R -18 Giant size, good crop, firm, flavor? 2 3/4" 17 Last week
1C507 GR/PK -18 Large size, good flavor and crop, few apex splits.  2 3/4" 19-21 Last week
32P151 R/yring -18 FRUIT PUNCH FLV., large size, medium crop, firm, tart skin. 2 1/2" 18 Last week
21C38 RG/R -27 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, nice shape.  2 3/4" 17 Last Year
20C12 R/R -27 Ex. flavor, medium crop, good size. 2 5/8" 25 + Test Last year Young Tree
18C438 RG/R -27 Good crop, large size, good flavor, slight sponge.  2 3/4" 17 Last Year
7A343 B/dR -24 Good crop, large size, good flavor, heart shape.  2 3/4" 20 Young graft
20C193 B/R -22 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size, firm.  2 3/4" 21 Test Last Year
8C110 R/dR -22 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, crisp, medium size.  2 7/16" 18 Test Last Year        Baby Tree
38P852 R/Y -20 Good crop, large size, good flavor.  2 3/4" 20 Test Last Year
4M340 RYG/Y -20? Was +0 last year. Tiger stripe color, good crop, large size, good flavor.  2 7/8" 17-20  
JD & KO Test Blocks
48P442 WPF -14 Some huge in size, firm, pink in color, average flavor. 3 3/4" 14  
33M487 R/R -21 H.crop, firm, ex.shape, nice flavor. 2 5/8" 17  
44M1237 GR/R -13 H.crop, firm, juicy, slightly heart shaped, large, ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 17  
11P320 GR/R -13 G.crop, firm, juicy, flat shape, large, medium flavor this yr. 2 5/8" 15-16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 10, 2013  -11
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.Pearl.  Sample from baby tree this week. 3 1/4" 17-19 2nd Look
68P247 WNF -18 Mike J:  The ex.balanced flavor - freckles, round shape, firm, freestone, good crop, large. 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
28C145 YNCSA -15 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 Small Tree
18A341 YNC -14 Ex.color, flavor, and firmness.  Size is the question - with Summer Bright. 2 3/4" 16-19 Baby Tree
14A948 WNC -14 HUGE, great flavor, m.firm, mod.frks, good shape - with Majestic Pearl, but larger in side by side comparison. 3 1/4" 18-22 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Candy Princess -15
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
11A733 WPF -19 Good crop, LARGE, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. 3 3/8" 16 Young Tree
65P204 WPC mLC -15 Eglandular.  Extremely firm, HUGE, good color, ok flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
22C321     Ebony Sweet  B/RW -18 Very heavy crop, ok size and flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 17 Last week
0C142        Wartfrog RG/R -15 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 5/8" 19  
11P320 GR/dR -13 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
1C116            Red Phoenix GR/R -12 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 18 Last week
4P587 RG/R -21 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19 Last week
14G171 B/R -21 Young tree, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
20C729 RG/R -19 Heavy crop, good size and flavor. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young graft
25C327 G/G -19 Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 18  
20C415 RG/R -19 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop. Test last year at -5 2 5/8" 20-23 Test Last Year
19P234 GR/PK -18 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2" 18  
3A539 R/Y -18 Good flavor, medium crop, good size.  2 5/8" 20 Young Graft
4M1075 P/Yring -16 Ex. flavor, good crop, large size, shape? 2 3/4" 20-22  
63M57 GR/OPk -16 Good size, flavor and crop, nice shape, was +9 last year. 2 5/8" 20 Test Last Year        Baby Tree
44M1237 GR/R -13 Heavy crop, heart shape, good size and flavor.  2 5/8" 17 last week
19P134 RG/R -10 Heavy crop, just ok flavor, large size.  2 3/4" 18 Young tree
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -15 Good crop, good size. 3 1/4" 19-21  
28C145 YNCSA -8? Not ready yet?  Good crop, huge size, firm, color? 3 1/2" 12  
7P164 WNC -10 Good crop, HUGE, ex.flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18  
60P536 WNC -10 Good crop, ex.color, very clean, nosey apex. 3 1/4" 15  
48P442 WPF -15 HUGE, firm, clean, ex.flavor, ok crop. 3 3/4" 18 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14  
             
44M1237 GR/R -13 H.crop, firm, juicy, slightly heart shaped, large, ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 16-18 2nd Look
11P320 GR/R -13 G.crop, firm, juicy, flat shape, large, medium flavor this yr. 2 5/8" 16 2nd Look
4C24 R/R -13 Good flavor, heavy crop. 2 3/4" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 10, 2013  -11
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.Pearl.  Sample from baby tree this week. 3 1/4" 17-19 2nd Look
68P247 WNF -18 Mike J:  The ex.balanced flavor - freckles, round shape, firm, freestone, good crop, large. 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
28C145 YNCSA -15 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 Small Tree
18A341 YNC -14 Ex.color, flavor, and firmness.  Size is the question - with Summer Bright. 2 3/4" 16-19 Baby Tree
14A948 WNC -14 HUGE, great flavor, m.firm, mod.frks, good shape - with Majestic Pearl, but larger in side by side comparison. 3 1/4" 18-22 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Candy Princess -15
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
11A733 WPF -19 Good crop, LARGE, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. 3 3/8" 16 Young Tree
65P204 WPC mLC -15 Eglandular.  Extremely firm, HUGE, good color, ok flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
22C321     Ebony Sweet  B/RW -18 Very heavy crop, ok size and flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 17 Last week
0C142        Wartfrog RG/R -15 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 5/8" 19  
11P320 GR/dR -13 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
1C116            Red Phoenix GR/R -12 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 18 Last week
4P587 RG/R -21 Large size, good flavor and crop.  2 7/8" 19 Last week
14G171 B/R -21 Young tree, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2 1/2" 18  
20C729 RG/R -19 Heavy crop, good size and flavor. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young graft
25C327 G/G -19 Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 18  
20C415 RG/R -19 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop. Test last year at -5 2 5/8" 20-23 Test Last Year
19P234 GR/PK -18 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2" 18  
3A539 R/Y -18 Good flavor, medium crop, good size.  2 5/8" 20 Young Graft
4M1075 P/Yring -16 Ex. flavor, good crop, large size, shape? 2 3/4" 20-22  
63M57 GR/OPk -16 Good size, flavor and crop, nice shape, was +9 last year. 2 5/8" 20 Test Last Year        Baby Tree
44M1237 GR/R -13 Heavy crop, heart shape, good size and flavor.  2 5/8" 17 last week
19P134 RG/R -10 Heavy crop, just ok flavor, large size.  2 3/4" 18 Young tree
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -15 Good crop, good size. 3 1/4" 19-21  
28C145 YNCSA -8? Not ready yet?  Good crop, huge size, firm, color? 3 1/2" 12  
7P164 WNC -10 Good crop, HUGE, ex.flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18  
60P536 WNC -10 Good crop, ex.color, very clean, nosey apex. 3 1/4" 15  
48P442 WPF -15 HUGE, firm, clean, ex.flavor, ok crop. 3 3/4" 18 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14  
             
44M1237 GR/R -13 H.crop, firm, juicy, slightly heart shaped, large, ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 16-18 2nd Look
11P320 GR/R -13 G.crop, firm, juicy, flat shape, large, medium flavor this yr. 2 5/8" 16 2nd Look
             
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 17, 2013  -4
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P1124 WNC -15 Huge size, firm, balanced flavor, good color, med.frks, ready last week. 3 1/4" 17-21  
60P1076 YNCSA -12 LARGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready last week. 3 1/4" 18 Last Week
2C871 WNC -10 Large, v.low acid, super-sweet, firm, some freckles. 3" 20 Small Tree
64P458 WNF mLC -8 Huge on small tree, clean, v. slight freckles, freestone, nice cavity, balanced flavor. 3 1/8" 18-22 Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
3C708 WPC mLC -14 Ex.balanced flvor, rock firm, ave.shape, ex.color. 3 1/4" 17 Young Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Sunrise 7M423 R/R -8 Size Brix
7M423 SUNRISE R/R -8 Very heavy crop, ok size, nice color, good flavor.  2 1/2" 17  
22C417 B/R +0 Large size, firm, good crop, flavor? 2 3/4" 16 Young Graft
39P785  RASPBERRY JEWEL B/dR +0 Good crop, medium size, good flavor, firm.  2 7/16" 21  
34P1081  MANGO TANGO RY/Y +0 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor.  2 1/2" 17-20  
3A1230 GR/R -10 Good crop, ok size, good flavor.  2 1/2" 20  
22C108 R-B/dR -8 Good crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 21 Test Last Year
6C404 RG/dR -8 Good crop and flavor, ok size. 2 1/2" 20 Test Last Year
20C229 GRD/Pk -7 Good crop and flavor, ok size, nice shape.  V.sweet. 2 5/8" 20-22  
13C21 RG/R -6 Giant size, slightly spongy, nice shape, good crop, flavor? 2 7/8" 16 Baby Tree
20C300 RG/R -6 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, nice shape. Ripened last year at -13. 2 5/8" 17-19  
3A1103 RG/R -5 Large size, good flavor and crop. 2 3/4" 19 Young Tree
63M861 GR/gW -5 Good crop, ex. flavor, good size.  Ex. Flavor. 2 5/8" 23  
26C228 GR/R -5 Ok crop, good flavor and size, nice shape. 2 5/8" 21 Test Last Year
22C185 B/Y -5 Good crop, ok flavor, large size, good shape, firm.  GIANT 2 7/8" 17 Test Last Year
23C352 GR/Pk -4 Good flavor, good size, ok crop.  2 5/8" 21 Very Young Graft
63M533 RG/R -4 Ex. flavor, good size, ok crop.  2 5/8" 20 Young Graft
9M22 YR/R -4 Good crop, ok size and flavor.  2 1/2" 19 Young Graft      Test Last Year
20C65 RG/R -3 Good crop and flavor, large size, firm.  2 5/8" 20 Test Last Year
20C535 RG/R -3 Medium crop, good flavor, large size, good color.  2 3/4" 18-22 Test Last Year
63M57 GR/PkVeins -2 Good crop, ex. flavor, good size. Ripened at +9 last year. 2 1/2" 23 Test Last year
60M520 GR/R -2 Good size, good flavor, ok crop, firm.  2 3/4" 20  
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -8 **Good crop, good size, still firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
28C145 YNCSA -8 Good crop, large size, firm, medium color. 3 1/2" 17  
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14-17 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess - Excellent color here. 3 3/4" 14-17 Smaller Tree
29P564 YPFSA -6 DOUBLE HUGE, young graft, good crop, firm, good flavor. 3 7/8" 13-16  
35M200 WNC -4 **Ok crop, firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24  
56P1206 WNC +0 *Good crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, some frks, bal.flv. 3 1/4" 18-22  
36M274 WPF +0 Good crop, firm, v. large size, skin browning? 3 3/4" 14 Smaller Tree
60M492 RG/Pk -3 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8" 18 Smaller Tree
63M660 RG/R +0 Huge crop, good flavor, firm, large size.  Ex. Flavor. 2 3/4" 18 Smaller Tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 24, 2013  +3
Nectarines Reference:  July Bright -4 Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
18A341 YNC -7 BRENT:  World's firmest nectarine.  Ex.color, good flavor, tough and firm, ok size on young tree. 3" 17-20 Baby Tree
3rd week
60P840 YNCSA +0 Ex.shape, color and firmness.  Flat nose, perfect cosmetically. 3" 16-18 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
3C708 WPCNM mLC -11 NON-MELTING?  Ex.balanced flavor, rock firm, good shape, ex.color. 3 3/8" 17-19 Young Tree
3rd Week
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: 36P999 R/Pk  +2 Size Brix
3C42  FRUITPUNCH R/RY -5 Heavy crop, Ex. flavor, good size, few cracks on orig. tree. 2 5/8" 21  
36P999 R/Pk +2 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 18  
22C422 GRENADINE R/RY +15 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 17 Preview
26C228 GR/R -5 Still firm, ok crop, good flavor and size, nice shape. 2 5/8" 21 Last Week
20C65 R/R -3 Freestone, still very firm, ex. flavor, good crop, large size.  2 5/8" 21 Last Week
20C712 Y/Y +0 Ex. flavor, good size, nice shape, medium crop.  2 5/8" 22 Very Young Graft
12C627 R/R +0 Good flavor and size, nice shape, medium crop.  2 5/8" 18-22 Young Tree
33M157 Y/Y +1 Large size, nice shape, good crop and flavor.  2 3/4" 18 Last Year, Young Graft
49M796 B/Y +1 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop, has slight tip.  2 1/2" 22 Young Graft
25C269 GR/R +3 Ex. flavor, ok crop, good size, firm, crisp. 2 3/8" 19 Young Tree
47M1066 B/R +3 Ex. flavor, good size, medium crop, has slight tip.  2 1/2" 20-22 Very Young Graft
9C170 R/R +3 Good crop, good flavor, good size - some cracks. 2 5/8" 18-23  
20C46 R/R +3 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, slt. sponge. 2 5/8" 21 Test Last Year
20C297 RG/R +4 Heavy crop, large size, firm, few suture splits, flavor? 2 3/4" 18 Test Last Year
36P435 R/R +4 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 18-20 Test Last Year
6P925 RG/R +4 Very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, flavor? 2 3/4" 18 Test Last Year
14P382 R/R +4 Very heavy crop, good size, just ok flavor, few suture splits. 2 5/8" 18 Test Last Year
6C105 GR/Y +4 Ex. flavor, good crop, ok size, firm, crisp, color? 2 1/2" 20-23  
43M853 RG/R +4 Ex. flavor, good crop, good size, slight egg shape, very firm. 2 1/2" 24  
23C235 GR/G +4 Ex. flavor, ok crop and size, firm, crisp.  2 1/2" 24  
11P1158 GR/Y +5 Good flavor, ok size, nice shape, light crop.  2 1/2" 21 Shown 2009
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -8 **Good crop, good size, still firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape, great cavity.  One week before Snow Princess.  FIRM for 3 weeks! 3 3/4" 14-17 3rd Look
35M200 WNC -4 **Ok crop, firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
56P1206 WNC +0 *Good crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, some frks, bal.flv. 3 1/4" 18-22 2nd Look
66M238 WPF +1 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor - GIANT. 4" 18  
19P892 WNC +5 Medium size, v.firm, good flavor, nice shape. 3" 20  
             
1A270 RG/R +2 Heavy crop, good flavor. 3 1/8" 15  
63M660 RG/R +4 Good crop, good flvor, looks like no scuff! 2 3/4" 17  
37P250 B/OY +7 Good crop, ex.flavor, medium size, firm, juicy. 2 1/2" 19  
23C131 B/Y +7 Good crop, ok flavor, huge in Le Grand, large here, firm. 2 7/8" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 31, 2013  +10
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P1076 YNCSA -10 HUGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready two week ago - still like a rock - FIRM FOR 3 WEEKS. 3 3/8" 16-18 3rd Look
60P840 YNCSA +0 Ex.shape, color and firmness.  Flat nose, perfect cosmetically.  Still Firm. 3" 18-20 Young Tree
2nd Look
28C270 YNC +3 Heavy crop, nice shape, firm, strong flavor on a standard nectarine. 3" 17 Baby Tree
Last Week
14Q706 WNC +10 Firm, sweet, good color, good size on baby tree. 2 7/8" 17-20 Baby Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
65M415 YPCSA +2 Nice orange color, bal.flavor, firm, v.nice shape, deep stem cavity? 3 1/4" 20 Small Tree
36M274 WPF +10 V.firm, good size on baby tree, ex.shape, nice cavity, good color. 3 1/4" 17 Baby tree.
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Grenadine" 22C422 R/RY  +12 Size Brix
3C42  FRUITPUNCH R/RY -5 Heavy crop, ex. flavor, good size, few cracks on orig. tree. 2 5/8" 21 COMM
22C422 GRENADINE R/RY +12 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 17 COMM
20C729 RY/Pk -19 Still very firm, ex. flavor, heavy crop, good size, nice shape.  2 1/2" 25-27 Young graft sh. 3 wks ago
26C228 GR/R -5 Still firm, ok crop, good flavor and size, nice shape. 2 5/8" 24 3rd week T12
20C65 RG/R -3 Still firm, ex. flavor, good crop, large size.  2 5/8" 23 3rd week 
60M520 RG/R -2 Still firm, good crop, good flavor, large size.  2 5/8" 22 Sh. 2 wks ago T11,10,09
43M853 RG/R +4 Still firm, ex. flv, good crop, good size, slight egg shape. 2 1/2" 24 Accel. Block T11,10,09
40M561 Y/Y +4 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 22-25 Last Year
8C655 YR/Y +5 Ex. flavor, ok size, light crop, heart shape.  2 1/2" 25-27  
6M534 RG/Y +6 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor.  2 5/8" 18-23 T12,11,10,09
4P598 RY/Y +6 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, medium size. Tiger stripe. 2 1/4" 21 T11
20C20 R/R +7 Ex. flavor, heavy crop, medium size, freestone.  2 7/16" 22-24  
63M339 RG/R +7 Good flavor, large size, ok crop, flat round shape with slight tip. 2 3/4" 20-22 T10,09
40M508 GYR/Pk +7 Good flavor and size, medium crop, firm. 2 5/8" 21-26  
20C732 RG/dR +8 Ex. flavor, very heavy crop, good size. 2 1/2" 21 Very Young Graft
7M164 R/G +8 Ex. flavor, firm, crisp, ok size, ok crop. 2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
63M388 R/R +8 Good flavor and size, medium crop, heart shape.  2 5/8" 19-22  
40M120 Y/Y +8 Medium crop, large size, firm, heart shape, good flavor. 2 3/4" 20 T10,11
63M278 RG/R +8 Young graft, heavy crop, good size, nice shape, g. flavor. 2 5/8" 19 T09,11,12
8C440 R/R +9 Good crop and flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 20-22 Young Tree T2011
6P276 R/O +10 Large size, good flavor, good crop.  2 3/4" 20-22 Young Tree
42M1037 R/Y +10 Ex. flv, good size and crop, freestone. Was +33 last year. 2 5/8" 22-24 T11
42M1055 R/Y +10 Ex. flavor, large size, good crop, oblong shape, airspace.           Was +33 last year 2 3/4" 24 T12
42M1079 R/G +10 Ex. flavor, large size, light crop. 2 3/4" 23-26  
20C3 G/Pk +12 Heavy crop, very firm, sweet and crunchy, good size. Last year was +25. Scuff free? 2 5/8" 26 T12,11       Accel. Block
    Plumcots & Exotics
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
41M261 OY/OY -7 Ex. flavor, good crop, small size, slight sponge now. small 20-26  
6P820 PC +10 Heavy crop, a dry sweet flavor, very firm, small size, ripens inside first.  2" 21-23 Shown 2009
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
66M238 WPF +1 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor & color - GIANT - still firm. 4" 18 2nd Look
1A270 R/R +10 GIANT, ex.flavor, good crop, a very few sunburns. 3" 16  
62M200 RGD/R +11 Heavy crop, ex.flavor, nice size. 2 7/8" 18  
63M768 B/Y +12 Good crop, excellent flavor, HUGE! 3 1/4" 17  
62M938 G/Y +12 Light crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 5/8" 20  
27P326 R/R +15 Good crop, good flavor, a pollen deficient selection. 2 7/8" 16-18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 6, 2013  +16
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
59P1055 YNCSA +8 Huge size, firm, reddish orange in color, some sutures. 3 1/4" 17-18 Last Week
19P892 WNC +8 Heavy crop, ex.flavor, firm, good color, only med.size. 2 7/8" 20  
66P1186 WNC +14 FIRMEST!  Low acid, very sweet, med.crop, nice color. 3 1/8" 20-24  
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3" 18 Small Tree
3C500 YNC +15 Heavy crop on small tree, med.color, high brix. 3" 15-17 Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
14G630 YPFSA +10 Large, good color and cavity, bal.flv, med firm. 3 1/2" 16  
13G368 WPF +12 v.firm, ex.shape, dark red color, ex.flavor, nice cavity. 3 1/4" 17-18  
68P1116 YPC +12 Large, firm, full Orange/Red color, nice shape, huge size. 3 3/8" 15  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Reference: "Dino" 31P723 RYG/Pk  +18 Size Brix
22C422 GRENADINE R/RY +12 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size. 2 1/2" 20 COMM
25P616 RYG/R-Pk +15 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor.  2 3/4" 18 T11,08
31P723       DINO RYG/Pk +18 Very heavy crop, good size, flavor just ok.  2 5/8" 18 T2011
11P1158 GR/Y +5 *Still firm, Good flavor, ok size, nice shape, good crop on graft.              Shown 2 weeks ago. 2 1/2" 21 T10,09        
20C3 G/Pk +10 Still firm, heavy crop, sweet and crunchy, good size. Last year was +25. Scuff free?  2 5/8" 26-30 T2012,11  Accel. Block
8P892   RGD/dR +10 *Ex. flavor, good size and crop, very firm, extreme dappling - CROCADILE EGG 2 5/8" 22-24  
47M940 RG/dR +11 Ex. flavor, good size, ok crop, mild skin.  2 1/2" 22 Very Young Tree
5M531 GR/R +12 Ex. flavor, good crop, ok size, slight heart shape.  2 1/2" 21 T11
63M533 GR/R +12 *Ex. flavor, good crop and shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 22-24 T11
62M938 GR/G +13 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, heart shape. 2 7/16" 22 T12,11,09
36P597 RY/Y +13 Heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor, ok size.  2 1/2" 21 T12
22C145 R/R +13 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2" 22  
5A42 GR/R +13 Heavy crop, good size and flavor, slight sponge. 2 5/8" 21 T10
8P941 GR/R +13 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, nice shape, firm.  2 5/8" 20-24  
8P935 G/Y +15    Heavy crop, ex. flavor, good size, nice shape, firm and crisp. 2 5/8" 24      T12
61M206 dR/R +15 Good crop, good flavor, good size, nice shape.  2 5/8" 20  
1A1213 dR/R +15 Good flavor and size, medium crop, sick tree.  2 5/8" 23  
8G1182 Y/Y +17 Large size, good flavor and crop, nice shape.  2 3/4" 19  
                    Plumcots, Exotics, Clamshells
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
13P24 PC +15 Very firm, light crop, dry texture, good flavor.  2" 26 Young Graft
7P215 RY/Y +10 *Ex. pineapple flavor, medium crop, slight tip. 2" 26 Young Tree
41M356 Y/Y +12 Ex. flavor, ok crop, nice shape and color, small size, slighty spongy now. Clam 25  
22C77 RO/O +13 Ex. flavor, good crop, very firm, small size.   Freestone from 27C97. Clam 29  
64M24 Y/Y +16 Ex. flavor, ok crop, small size. Clam 24-30 Very Young Tree
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
27P326 R/R +20 Light crop, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4" 20  
8A479 B/R +20 Ex.flv, ok crop, good size, circular lenticels on shoulders. 2 5/8" 21  
7C312 GY/Y +20 Good flavor, med.crop, large size. 2 3/4" 19  
7M298 R/Y +20 Good flv, firm, ok crop. 2 3/4" 16-18  
35P415 GR/R +24 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, flat shape - follows 11P320 in looks and flavor. 2 3/4"
2 7/8"
16-18  
43M853 GR/Yring +22 V.sweet flavor, light crop, firm, crisp, juicy - best eating. 2 9/16" 24  
             
13G368 WPF +12 Heavy crop, good flv, very firm, outstanding color. 3 1/2" 15-16  
55P278 WNC +20 Good crop, med.color, v.firm, nice flavor - FT planted. 3 1/4" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 14, 2013  +24
Nectarines Reference:  August Fire +20
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3" 20 2nd look
3C500 YNC +15 Heavy crop on small tree, med.color, high brix. 3" 15-17 2nd look
60P798 WNC +22 Large, ave.color, firm, bal.flv. 3 1/8" 22  
60P804 WNC +24 Huge size, nice shape, med.color, bal.flv, v.slight cork? 3 1/4" 18  
60P716 WNC +24 H.crop, good size, firm, ok color, bal.flv. 3 1/8" 19  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
13G368 WPF +12 v.firm, ex.shape, dark red color, ex.flavor, nice cavity - our best white peach considering flavor, shape, and color. 3 1/4" 17-18 3rd look
68P1116 YPC +12 Large, firm, full Orange/Red color, nice shape, huge size. 3 3/8" 16 2nd look
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref: Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/RY +22 Size Brix
27P326 P/R +20 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, firm.  2 5/8" 19  
10P336        AUTUMN HONEY GR/RY +22 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, egg shape, firm.  2 5/8" 20-23 COMM          T11
0C579 YRO/dR +22 Very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 19 T08
11P205 R/R +24 Medium crop and size, good flavor, very firm.  2 7/16" 23-25 T09,10,11
8P892   RGD/dR +10 Still firm, ex. flavor, good size and crop, very firm, extreme dappling - CROCADILE EGG 2 5/8" 22-24 Last Week
5C276 R/dR +18 Good flavor and size, ok crop, heart shape.  2 5/8" 20-24 Young Tree
25C381 RG/R +20 Heavy crop, ex. flavor, nice shape, ok size. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young Tree
12C170 R/dR +21 Large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape, ok crop.  2 3/4" 22  
25C244 R-P/R +21 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, heart shape, ok size 2 1/2" 19-22  
24C407 R/R +23 Very heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 22  
6P1228 YGR/Pk +23 Good crop and flavor, ok size, firm, slight tip.  2 1/2" 22  
25C34 RG/R +24 Good crop, good flavor, goood size, firm.  2 5/8" 20-22  
35P415 GR/Pk +25 Ok crop, good size, nice shape, firm, just ok flavor.  2 5/8" 20 T08,09,11,12 JD's last week
26C354 GR/R +25 Good flavor and size, firm, crisp, ok crop.  2 5/8" 22 T12
0C621 B/R +25 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape.                   Last shown in 2011. 2 3/4" 19  
1A1091 RG/Y +25 Good crop and flavor, large size, slight tip.                                Last shown in 2011.  2 3/4" 20-23  
42M1096 R/Y +26 Heavy crop, ex. fruit punch flavor, good size, slight heart shape. 2 5/8" 23      T12
Clamshells
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
6P844 GR/Pk +19 Good crop and flavor, small size clamshell, scuff tested. Clam 22-26  
16G105 R/Y +24 Ex. flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape, small clamshell size.  Clam 26  
KO Test Blocks KO Block was standing in water.
55P278 WNC +20 Good crop, med.color, v.firm, nice flavor, FT planted - slt cork this week. 3 1/4" 16  
65M195 YPCSA +25 H.crop, ex.flavor, v.firm, large, nice color. 3 3/4" 16  
15G304 WPC +24 Large, ex.color, good flavor, v.firm, good crop. 3 3/4" 15  
67P188 WPF +29 HUGE, ok crop, young graft, flavor ok, pink color. 4" ± 14  
36M22 WPF +31 Young graft, light crop, giant size, ok flavor - FT planted. 3 7/8" 16  
             
20C3 GR/dR +20? Turned red on the skin this week - some shoulder tears.  Ex.flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 20 2nd Look
6P729 R/Y +28 HUGE, tart flavor, circular lenticels, crop ok - just huge. 3 3/8" 14-19  
6G813 GRD/dR +30 Flat shape, HUGE, good flavor & crop, check shoulders. 3 1/8" 16-19  
5M180 GRD/R +32 Oblong sahpe, ok lfavor, crop ok. 2 9/16" 21  
7M608 YD/Y +30 Good crop, good flavor, nice appearance. 2 9/16" 21  
6A350 R/Y +25 Good flvor, good crop. 2 9/16" 19  
14P322 RD/R +25 GIANT size, good flavor, good crop. 3" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 21, 2013  +31
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, ex.bal. flavor - holds firm like Majestic Pear and 56P1206. 3" 22 3rd Look
60P798 WNC +22 Large, ave.color, firm, bal.flavor, no cork, young tree. 3 1/8" 22 2nd Look
60P716 WNC +24 H.crop, good size, firm, ok color, bal.flavor - still nice. 3 1/8" 19 2nd Look
14A922 YNC +26 *Large size with HUGE crop, v.good color even in shade, firm, ex.shape. 3" 15  
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor. 2 7/8" 20 Young Tree
3C431 DNWN +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, good flavor. 2 3/4" 17  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
48P606 WPF +20 Glacier Queen.  Nice crop, firm, average color, good flavor, few tips. 3 1/4" 16-18  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref: Autumn Honey 10P336 GRD/RY +25? Size Brix
0C579 GYR/dR +25 Still firm, very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor.  2 3/4" 20  Last Week    T08
22C553 B/R +25 Good crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor, firm - Ex.Flv. 2 3/4" 18 Young Graft     T11
0C589 GYR/R0 +30 *Large size, good crop, ok flavor - after Autumn Honey and very nice. 2 3/4" 19 T08,09
0C768 B/R +35 Very heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8" 18-20 T11
25C244 R-P/R +21 *Still firm, heavy crop, good flavor, heart shape, ok size.  MILD SKIN. 2 1/2" 18-22 2nd Look
25C34 RG/R +26 Still firm, good crop, good flavor, good size. TART 2 5/8" 22 2nd Look
5C905 RGD/R +26 Good flavor and size, light crop, juicy. 2 1/2" 24 Young Tree
5M284 R/Yring +28 Ex. flavor, ok crop and size, firm, crisp, slight tip. 2 1/2" 23 T11
11C276 GR/R +30 Good flavor, medium crop and size, mild skin. 2 1/2" 22  
7C935 YR/Y +30 Good crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2 1/2" 20 Young Tree
10C428 RG/R +30 Good flavor, good crop, good size, firm, crisp.  2 5/8" 19-21  
15G267 YR/Pk +30 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, firm, shape?  Scuff 2 5/8" 22 Young Tree
0C584 GRD/R +31 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape.  2 3/4" 18-20  
12G525 RG/R +32 Heavy crop, good flavor and  shape, ok size.  2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
15G1028 dR/Y +32 Heavy crop, very firm, good flavor and size, bumpy skin. 2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
0C685 R/R +33 Large size, ok crop and flavor, nice shape.  2 3/4" 18-20  
13C232 RG/R +35 Large size, good flavor and crop, few small scab cracks. 2 7/8" 23-26 Young Tree T11
Clamshells
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
16G105 R/Y +24 Ex. flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape, small clamshell size.  Clam 28  
KO Test Blocks KO Block was standing in water.
6G813 GRD/dR +30 *Round shape, HUGE, good flavor & crop, check shoulders. 3 1/8" 17-20  
25C37 R/Y +36 Round shape, ok size, firm, juicy, good crop. 2 5/8" 17-18  
15G923 R/Pk +39 Round shape, nice size, juicy, good flavor, good crop. 2 7/8" 17  
13G815 R/Y Clam +38 Good crop, firm, small size, high sugar but tart. 1 3/4" 18-20  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 28, 2013  +38
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14A922 YNC +26 *Large size with HUGE crop, v.good color even in shade, firm, ex.shape - with August Fire. 3" 15 2nd Look
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor, w/Sept.Bright. 2 7/8" 20 2nd Look Young Tree
62P253 WNC +35 Very nice size on young tree.  Good color, firm, ex.bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 18-20 Young Tree
3C443 WNC +36 V.balanced flavor, firm, good color, ok size on small tree. 2 7/8" 20-22 Baby Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14G872 WPF +32 *Ex.color, firm, nice size, good flavor, tight pit cavity - our best peach this week.  No corking observed - 3 locations. 3 1/2" 18  
8G1073 YPC +35 *Large crop, huge size, firm, nice shape, good color even in the shade, ex.peachy flavor. 3 3/4" 15  
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref. Black Majesty  0C768 B/R  +35 Size Brix
0C621 B/PK +25 *Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape. Was +45 last year.  2 3/4" 21 3rd Look
0C589 GYR/R0 +30 *Still firm, large size, good crop, ok flavor - after Autumn Honey and very nice. 2 3/4" 20 2nd Look T08,09
0C768
Royal Maj.
B/R +35 *Still firm, very heavy crop, ok flavor and size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8" 18-20 2nd Look  T11
0C498       Black Jack B/R +40 Heavy crop, firm, ok flavor, good size. Was +55 last year. 2 5/8" 18 Preview         T11
15G1028 dR/Y +32 *Still firm, heavy crop, good flavor and size, bumpy skin. 2 1/2" 22-25 2nd Look Young Tree
13C232 RG/R +35 *Few fruits left, slightly spongy now, large size, good flavor and crop, few small scab cracks, young tree - cracks acc. 2 7/8" 23-29 2nd Look       T11
0C562 YRD/Y +33 Ex. flavor, very firm, nice shape, good size, medium crop.           Was +50 2 5/8" 24 T08,09,10
6G768 dR/Y +34 Good crop, ok flavor, ok size, firm.   Very sweet. 2 1/2" 21  
10G920 GRD/R +35 Ex. flavor, good crop, ok size, firm.  Very sweet. 2 1/2" 23-25 Young Tree
21C34 RG/dR +35 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, nice shape.  2 1/2" 20-22 T11
20C390 RG/R +36 Good flavor, good crop, good size, heart shape, firm, color? 2 5/8" 23  
24C397 RG/R +36 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, nice shape.  V.good flavor. 2 1/2" 20-23 Young Graft
10C925 GRD/R +36 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, heart shape. Watch dryness and limb dent. 2 1/2" 21  
10C808 G/Y +37 Ex. flavor, good size, ok crop, nice shape, few stem bowl cracks. 2 5/8" 25-29  
12C234 RG/R +37 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, slight aeration.  Ex.Flavor - Brent & Mike. 2 3/4" 19 Young Graft T11
20C232 GR/R +37 Large size, good crop, nice shape, slightly tart, few stem bowl cracks.   Ex.flavor - Brent. 2 7/8" 20  
5M464 R/RO +38 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, slight heart shape.  Ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 21-24 T11
5C575 GR/R +40 Giant size, good flavor, medium crop. Got all wood, was +52 2 7/8" 21 T12 all
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Ref:  Autumn Bright YNC +40 Size Brix
36M22 WPF +31 *Still firm, g.flavor, ok pink color - planted by Family Tree. 3 7/8" 16 Last Week
8G1073 YPC +38 Good crop, excellent color, v.good peach flavor, HUGE. 3 7/8" 12  
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Good crop, nice color, firm - excellent. 3 1/4" 13  
10A745 YPFSA +45 Nice color, good crop, mild flavor, huge size. 3 7/8" 12  
10M200 YPFSA +45 Huge size, firm, ex.flavor, good crop, mostly yellow color. 3 15/16" 15  
             
25C37 R/Y +36 Round shape, ok size, firm, juicy, good crop - still firm. 2 5/8" 22 2nd Look
15G923 R/Pk +39 Round shape, nice size, juicy, good flavor, g.crop - firm. 2 7/8" 18 2nd Look
5M464 R/RO +40 *Ex.flavor, crisp, good crop.  Crisp & ex.flaovr. 2 5/8" 18-20  
7C801 GRD/R +45 *HUGE - good crop, good flavor, nice red flesh, some drops. 3 1/4" 18  
7C476 R/RO +46 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice size.  Good flavor. 3" 18  
1A704 R/Y +46 Crisp, good flavor, good crop. 2 5/8" 19  
42M240 RGD/R +46 *Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 4, +45
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
62P253 WNC +35 Very nice size on young tree.  Good color, firm, ex.bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 18-20 2nd Look
Young Tree
28C129 WNC +42 Good crop and size, med.color, firm, nice shape, slight corking - with Autumn Bright. 3" 20-22 Small Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14G872 WPF +32 *Ex.color, firm, nice size, good flavor, tight pit cavity - our best peach last week.  No corking observed - 3 locations. 3 1/2" 18 2nd Look
8G1073 YPC +35 *Large crop, huge size, firm, nice shape, good color even in the shade, ex.peachy flavor. 3 3/4" 15 2nd Look
69P1151 YPCSA +38 Firm, good crop, ok color, nice shape. 3 1/2" 16  
20P966 WPF +48 Glacier Princess.  Heavy crop, large size, firm, nice color, slightly tippy this year. 3 5/8" 16-18 see at KO
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref. Black Jack  0C498  B/R  +40 Size Brix
0C489       BLACK JACK B/R +40 *Heavy crop, firm, ok flavor, good size. Was +55 last year. 2 5/8" 18 2nd Look    T11
42M240 RG/R +40 *Ex. flavor, ex.dapple color, good crop, medium size, firm, crisp.  Sweet - Brody.  2nd Look from KO also. 2 3/8" 22 2nd Look T10,11
20C353 GY/Y +40 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, nice shape.  2 1/2" 22 T11,12
5C554 RG/PK +45 Good crop, good size, good flavor, apex marks, firm, nice shape. 2 5/8" 21-23  
61M1175 R/Y +45 Ok crop, ok flavor, good size, slightly dry texture, firm.  2 5/8" 20-24 T09,11
8C450 GY/Y +46 Ex. flavor, variable size and color, light crop, slight heart shape.  2 5/8" 26 Young Tree
7G1137 R/Y +47 Heavy crop, good flavor and size, firm.  2 5/8" 20 T11
7C801 GRD/PK +52 *Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice red flesh, some drops. 2nd Look from KO also. 2 3/4" 22 2nd Look  T11
28P629 R/R +53 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor and good color, firm.  2 5/8" 21 T11
Accel.Block
8M225 RG/R +55 Good crop, good flavor, good size, oblong shape, few drops. 2 5/8" 21 Accel. Block
20C280 G/Y +58 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, nice shape, firm.  2 7/16" 22 T12
25C480 GY/Y +58 Good crop, good size, good flavor, nice shape, firm.  2 5/8" 22 T12
Clamshells
61M305 R/R +43 Ex. flavor, very heavy crop, small size.   24-26  
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Ref:  Autumn Bright YNC +40 Size Brix
8G1073 YPC +38 Good crop, excellent color, v.good peach flavor, HUGE. 3 7/8" 13 2nd Look
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Good crop, nice color, firm - excellent. 3 1/4" 14 2nd Look
10A745 YPFSA +45 Nice color, good crop, mild flavor, huge size. 3 7/8" 13 2nd Look
10M200 YPFSA +45 Huge size, firm, ex.flavor, good crop, mostly yellow color. 3 15/16" 16 2nd Look
20P966 WPF +47 Glacier Princess. HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 4" 14  
69P1164 YNCSA +49 Ok color, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 3 3/8" 17-19  
25P150 WPF +50 Good flavor, firm, heavy crop, weak color. 3 3/4" 14  
13A337 WNF +52 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, good crop, color? 3 1/4' 17  
             
             
5M464 R/RO +40 *Ex.flavor, crisp, good crop.  Crisp & ex.flaovr. 2 5/8" 18-20 2nd Look
7C801 GRD/R +45 *HUGE - good crop, good flavor, nice red flesh, some drops. 3 1/4" 18 2nd Look
7C476 R/RO +46 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice size.  Good flavor. 3" 19 2nd Look
1A704 R/Y +46 Crisp, good flavor, good crop. 2 5/8" 20 2nd Look
42M240 RGD/R +46 *Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 19 2nd Look
61M78 R/RO +52 Heavy crop, good flavor. 2 5/8" 20  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 18, +63
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14Q613 WNC +50 Good size and color, ex. Sweet flavor. 3" 24 Young Tree
13Q254 WNC +50 Ex. Color, very good flavor, ok size on baby tree. 2 7/8" 20 Baby Tree
3C501 YNC +52 Good color & size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3" 14 Small Tree
14Q1019 YNC +53 Large, firm, no cork, good flavor, ok color, slt.tippy.   3 1/8" 16 Small Tree
15A695 WNC +57 V.good color, firm, good flavor, med.size. 2 7/8" 18-20 Small Tree
54P1065 WNC +60 Good crop, large size, firm, sweet flavor, good color but will probably need color-up to finish the bottom sides. 3 1/8" 18-20 Small Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description - Ref. Black Jack  0C498  B/R  +40 Size Brix
5C554 RG/PK +45 *Still firm, good crop, good size, good flavor, apex marks, nice shape. 2 5/8" 24 2nd Look
25C480 GY/Y +58 *Still firm, good crop, good size, good flavor, nice shape.  2 5/8" 23 2nd Look      T12
40M536 GRD/R +50 Heavy crop, good flavor, good size, nice shape.  2 5/8" 21-24  
3A155 R/RO +52 Ex. flavor, medium crop, medium size, nice shape, juicy, firm. 2 7/16" 25-27 T11
4M176 R/RY +53 Good flavor, medium size, medium crop.  2 1/2" 20-24  
48P382 Y/Y +56 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, nice shape, firm.  2 1/2" 24  
20C733 R/R +56 Ex. flavor, good crop, medium size, heart shape, slight sponge and aeration.  2 1/2" 23-25 Young Graft
12C185 R/R +57 Large size, ok flavor, light crop, firm.  2 3/4" 19-22  
10G578 B/RY +59 Good flavor, medium size, ok crop, firm. 2 1/2" 23 Young Tree
6C667 RG/R +60 Large size, good flavor, good crop, firm, slight heart shape.  2 3/4" 20 Accel. Block
7C432 GR/Y +60 Good flavor, medium size, ok crop, firm. 2 7/16" 24 T12
7C313 GY/Y +65 Ex. flavor, medium size, ok crop, crisp, firm.  2 1/2" 27-29  
19A1127 R/Y +65 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, slight tip.  2 1/2" 21-23  
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe +70 Today Size Brix
20P966 WPF +47 Glacier Princess. HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 4" 16  
54P1065 WNC +60 Large, firm, good flavor, check color.      
             
39M1072 R/RO +50 Med.crop, sweet, milt, solid, great juice, no heat damage. 2 1/2" 20  
42M240 RGD/R +55 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 22 3rd Look
61M78 R/RO +60 *Heavy crop with ex.size, good flavor, firm, juicy - outstanding.  2 5/8" 19-22 2nd Look
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19  
14B280 R/R +65 Big crop and big size, firm, freestone, juicy. 2 3/4" 18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchards
DATE:  September 28, +78
Variety Type Ripe Description Size Brix
61M78 R/RO +50 Very firm, crisp, heavy crop, good size, juicy, ex.shape, no damage from heat. 2 5/8" 21  
42M240 RG/Pk +50 Ex.sugars and crispness but size coud be an issue. 2 1/2" 22  
39M1072 R/R +55 Good crop, excellent juice, good size, ex.color, sweet, mild, solid, no heat damage. 2 5/8" 20  
14B280 R/R +60 Very heavy crop, firm, nice shape, no visible flaws, lare size, ex.flavor, freestone, no heat damage. 2 3/4" 21  
1A447 R/Y +70 Medium crop, large size, very juicy, no dryness but we can see very slight aeration, ex. Flavor, firm. 2 7/8" 19  
             
             
61M78 R/RO +50 Good flavor, good size, crisp, nice shape. 2 1/2" 24  
26P627 R/Y +60 September Yummy - reference      
8C445 RY/Y +73 Young tree, ok size, medim crop, ok flavor. 2 1/2" 20  
1A447 R/OY +70 ORANGE FLESH:  Ok crop, ex.flavor, nice shape, good color, size? 2 5/16" 23  
3A941 R/R +80   2 5/8" 18  
62M513 R/Y +80 Large, medium crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice color - excellent at KO. 2 1/2" 22  
4M426 YR/Y +85 Very heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, crisp - still firm & juicy - holds on tree. 2 5/16" 23  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Shown to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 3, +74
Nectarines Reference: 
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C501 YNC +52 *Good color & size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3" 14 Small Tree
13A1089 WPC +60 *Good flavor, good color, nice size. 3 1/2" 15  
35M946 YPC +60 *Very late, perfect texture, firm, no cork, g.flavor, yellow skin with slight red. 3" 18  
2C94 WN +70 *Medium crop, good flavor, good color, nice shape, firm. 2 7/8" 20 Baby Tree
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
7C398 Y/Y +70 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size, no obvious scuff marks. 2 3/8" 22  
7C418 R/Yring +70 *Ok crop, ok size, excellent flavor, good shape, crisp. 2 7/16" 24-28  
20C232 GR/R +37? *First shown on 8-28-13.  Still firm, large size, good crop, nice shape.  Already put T2 on it. 2 7/8" 20 HOLDS
24C830 GY/Y +60 Ok crop, very firm, large size, good flavor. 2 5/8" 24  
             
             
1A1168 R/Yring +68 Ok crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2" 26  
1A805 GR/Y +75 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, juicy. 2 3/8" 24  
1A739 RG/RO +80 OK crop, excellent flavor, medium size. 2 3/8" 23  
3A941 RG/Pk +80 Heavy crop, good flavor, small size. 2 1/4" 23 T09,10
5A713 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, juicy.  Dryish at KO? 2 3/8" 22 T11,12
             
61M78 R/RO +60 *Heavy crop with ex.size, good flavor, firm, juicy - outstanding.  2 5/8" 19-22 30P
42M240 RGD/R +55 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 22 29P
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19 28P
BN Root
39M1072 R/RO +50 Med.crop, sweet, milt, solid, great juice, no heat damage. 2 1/2" 20 "  "
4M426 YR/Y +75 JD commercial rows - nice quality with med.size only. 2 3/8" 21 "  "
61M300 P/Y +70 Planted - dry small   "  "
3A392 R/Y +75 V.heavy crop, firm, full color, size ?  Too Dry at KO. 2 5/16" 22 "  "
42M739 dP/gY +80 Planted - shoulder cracks & small oblong shape small here 24 "  "
42M877 YGR/Y +75 Planted - quality at KO? small here 24 "  "
4M420 R/Y +70 Brody:  Quality is still pretty nice with no visible flaws. small here 22 "  "
3A514 R/R +75 Good crop, large, juicy, firm.  CO 2012 2 5/8" 22 "  "
14B280 R/R +60 Ex.crop, size, flavor & juice - excellent at KO. 2 7/16" 22 "  "
61M1052 P/Y +70 Planted - dry and earlier than expected. small here   "  "
             
             
7M288 R/O +90 *Good crop, good size, nice flavor, waiting on color. 2 7/16" 24 T09,10,11
4M193 dR/Y +70 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size. 2 1/2" 22  
4M420 R/Y +80 Good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 T08,09,12
4M426 Ypk/Y +80 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8" 22 T09,11
62M513 R/Y +80 Ok crop, medium size, firm, slight tarte flavor now. 2 1/2" 22 T08,09,11,12
42M877 GR/Y +75 Ok crop, oblong shape, good flavor. 2 3/8" 23-25 T10,12
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
39M1072 R/RO +50 Med.crop, sweet, milt, solid, great juice, no heat damage. 2 1/2" 20  
42M240 RGD/R +55 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.dapple color.  Sweet - Brody. 2 1/2" 22 3rd Look
61M78 R/RO +60 *Heavy crop with ex.size, good flavor, firm, juicy - outstanding.  2 5/8" 19-22 2nd Look
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19  
14B280 R/R +65 Big crop and big size, firm, freestone, juicy. 2 3/4" 18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Shown to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 16, +87
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
1A1168 R/Yring +68 Ok crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2" 26 2nd Look
4M193 dR/Y +70 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size. 2 1/2" 22 2nd Look
4M426 YR/Y +75 JD commercial rows - nice quality with med.size only. 2 3/8" 21 2nd Look   T09,11
4M420 R/Y +80 Good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 2nd Look       T08,09,12
44M150 D/R +50 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor.               Croc Egg! 2 5/8" 25 T09
9G329 RG/R +76 Baby tree, medium size, heart shape, ex. flavor, juicy. 2 3/8" 23  
7C163 RG/R +78 Young tree, good crop, ex. flavor, firm, juicy, color? 2 3/8" 25  
6P33 R/OY +80 Baby tree, good crop, good flavor, ok size, juicy. 2 7/16" 22-26  
7C160 RG/Yring +80 Good crop, medium size, good flavor, crisp. 2 3/8" 21  
7C220 Pk/OY +80 Young tree, ok crop, good size, good flavor, color? 2 7/16" 25  
7C218 RG/Pk +82 Good crop, ok size, good mild flavor. 2 7/16" 19-21  
3Q870 Y-Pk/Yring +83 Young tree, medium crop, large size, good flavor. 2 5/8" 20  
7M563 G/GY +85 Good crop, good size, some aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 1/2" 20  
12C242 R/Yring +85 Light crop, good flavor, ok size, slight aeration. 2 7/16" 19-21  
7C353 GY/Y +90 Good crop, variable size, ex. flavor, eats slightly dry. 2 3/8" 25  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 29, +100
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
1A447 R/O +65 Orange flesh w/veins, huge size, slt.aeration, good flavor, juicy. 2 7/8" 19 3rd Look
4M426 YR/Y +75 JD commercial rows - nice quality with med.size only. 2 3/8" 21 3rd Look
4M420 R/Y +80 Good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 3rd Look
7C218 RG/Pk +82 Good crop, ok size, good mild flavor. 2 7/16" 19-21 2nd Look
             
NEW THIS WEEK  --  ALL BABY TREES            
             
4Q880 RY/OY +85 Nice color, good size, firm, juicy. 2 1/2" 22 Baby Tree
5Q430 R/R +85 Ok crop, juicy, ex.color, ex.flavor. 2 3/8" 24 Baby Tree
10Q1097 P-B/OY +85 Large crop, juicy, pointed shape, good flavor. 2 1/2" 22 Baby Tree
3A392 R/Y +90 V.heavy crop, firm, full color, size ?  Dryish at KO. 2 5/16" 22  
4Q829 R/Pk +90 Ok crop, juicy, firm. 2 1/2" 21 Baby Tree
4Q886 R/R +90 Ok crop, ex.flavor, juicy - I.S. flavor. 2 1/4" 25 Baby Tree
4Q892 OY/Y +90 Ok crop, ex.flavor, ex.cosmetices, no scuff visible, very slt aeration. 2 3/8" 22 Baby Tree
5Q1057 R/Yring +90 Good crop & size, round, juicy, ex.flavor. 2 1/2" 24 Baby Tree
5Q424 GY/Y +93 Sweet, good crop, very sweet. 2 1/4" 26 Baby Tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  November 22, +124
Plums
Variety Ripe Description  Size Brix
4M426 YR/Y +75 Still firm, JD commercial rows - nice quality with med. size only. 2 3/8" 21-23 4th Look
4M420 R/Y +80 Still firm, good crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 3/8" 22-25 4th Look
7C218 RG/Pk +82 Still firm, good color, good crop, ok size, excellent flavor. 2 7/16" 19-21 3rd Look  Baby Tree
7C250 RYG/Yring +100 Good crop, ok size, excellent flavor, juicy, crisp, slight tartness. 2 7/16" 19-23 NEW
7P118 YPk/Y +100 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, juicy, firm. 2 3/8" 19-22 NEW
5Q333 RY/Yring +105 Nice shape, medium crop, ok flavor, medium size. 2 1/4" 19-20 NEW   Baby Tree
6C830 R/Y +110 Excellent color, very late, nice shape,  firm, baby tree. 2 " 20+ NEW   Baby Tree