B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 22, 2016  -95 Reference:  May Princess -82, Honey May -93
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  2 1/2" on April 8 - Heavy dews daily
BABY TREES
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 69P6 YN LC -104 Earliest nectarine, excellent color, firm, a few apex tears when overripe, some skin cracking, ok flavor. 2 1/4 57 12
2014 69P241 YN vLC -100 Excellent shape and color, only medium firm, a good lower acid flavor, virtually no cracks on the original, very low chill, very few freckles, size undetermined - baby trees.  Appears to be 2 weeks ahead of May Princess.  Perhaps one week ahead of Honey May.  Cracks on the comparison trees. 2 5/16 59 11
new 17Q191 YNC LC -98 Ex.color, firm, nice shape, 2 brix, tart, 2 cracks. 2 1/4 57  
new 5G850 YN vLC -98 Med.size, ex.color, nice shape but a few doubles.   2 1/4 57  
new 3C556 YN -98 Ex.color, shape and firmness, 2 slight apex tears. 2 1/4 11  
new 17Q436 WP LC -95 Ok size, very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 5/16 59 10
new 17Q469 YP LC -94 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor. 2 5/16 59  
new 60P626 YN LC -92 Firm, ex.shape, ex.color, very few cracks, size? 2 1/4 57  
new 69P536 WN vLC -90 Good color, firm, some ok size, next week. 2 51  
Apricots
new 39P882 Cot -96 Good crop, firm, excellent shape, medium size, good firmness, slight red blush, good apricot flavor.  Some drops when past ripe. 2 51 17
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 29, 2016  -83 Reference:  May Princess -85
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily
BABY TREES
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 17Q436 WP LC -90 Ok size, very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 1/2 64 11
new 17Q469 YP LC -90 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 11
new 1C564 YN -90 Ex.color and shape, no cracks, firm, large size on baby graft, medium flavor. 2 5/8 67 10
new 2C836 WN -90 Ex.color, medium firm, mildly acidic flavor, nice size and shape on baby tree. 2 7/16 62 13
new 61P561 YP mLC NM -85 Excellent shape, excellent color, very large for a baby tree, non-melting. 2 3/4 70 11
ref 12G873 YP mLC NM -85 May Princess.  Medium size on older tree, firm, ex.shape, ok flavor, non-melting firm, good color.  Very nice, needs a little more size. 2 5/8 67 11
Apricots
new 39P882 Cot SF? -88 Good crop, firm, excellent shape, medium size, good firmness, okay apricot flavor.  Some drops when past ripe. 2 1/4 57 15
new 39P897 Cot -82 Good crop, firm, excellent shape, large size, good firmness, freestone with loose stone, very good apricot flavor, medium orange color. 2 7/16 62 17
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 6, 2016  -75 Reference:  May Princess -85  May Bright  -72
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily
Mostly on BABY TREES
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 17Q436 WP LC NM -88 Ok size, very firm, mild flavor, EXCELLENT COLOR and SHAPE.  Non-melting.  Our best early white peach.  With May Princess or earlier. 2 1/2 64 12
new 1C564 YN -88 Ex.color and shape, NO CRACKS, firm, large size on baby graft, medium flavor.  Still nice 12 days after pick date. 2 5/8 67 10
ref 12G873 YP mLC NM -85 May Princess.  Medium size on older tree, firm, ex.shape, ok flavor, non-melting firm, good color.  Very nice, needs a little more size.  Older tree. 2 3/4 70 11
new 69P8 YN vLC -80 Very firm, good flavor, nice shape, good color and good size on a baby tree.  Before May Bright. 2 1/2 64 12
new 27C334 YP LC -78 Firm, nice flavor, excellent color and shape, good crop.  One variety after May Princess - OUTSTANDING. 2 3/4 70 11.5
new 17Q240 YN -75 Nice shape, color, firmness, and size - perhaps with May Bright. 2 5/8 67 10
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 12, 2016  -69 Reference:  May Bright  -72 Spring Princess -70
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily
Mostly on BABY TREES
This Week Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 69P8 YN vLC -80 Very firm, good flavor, nice shape, good color and good size on a baby tree.  Before May Bright. 2 1/2 64 12
new 27C334 YP LC -78 Firm, nice flavor, excellent color and shape, good crop.  One variety after May Princess - OUTSTANDING. 2 3/4 70 12
ref May Bright YNC mLC -72 Reference - commercial variety with excellent color, nice size, firm, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 12
new 1C795 WN -75 Dark red color, good crop, sugar spots, balanced flavor, baby tree. 2 5/8 67 13
2015 61P5 YN vLC -74 Young graft, good crop, good flavor, scattered soft and a few apex splits, variable size. 3 76 14
new 1C545 YN -73 Excellent color, excellent flavor, medium firmness, nice size on baby tree. 2 5/8 67 11
2014
2015
2C88 WP -71 Young graft, good size, nice shape, ok color, medium firm, ok flavor, ok crop. 2 3/4 70 12
2012
2015
31C474 YN mLC -70 HUGE size, very good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, firm, color? 3 76 12
2011 36M556 WN LC -70 Excellent color, firm, nice shape, good balanced flavor, some sugar spots, ok size on small tree. 2 5/8 67 13
T1 in
2015
65P183 YN mLC -69 Young graft, good crop, nice dark color, very firm, oblong shape, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 11
Apricot
19P518 Cot -76 A few days earlier than Goldenmay.  Large size, good color, medium firmness, not self-fertile, good crop. 2 5/8 67 17
Kingsburg Orchards
3C718 WN LC -71 Nice flavor, firm, good crop and color. 2 3/4 70 14
31C474 YN mLC -70 HUGE size compared to May Bright.  Firm, nice shape, good color with some freckling. 3 1/8 79 12
3C797 WN LC -70 Firm, nice crop and shape, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 13
28C238 YPC NM -64 Newest commercial peach - Red Princess III.   2 15/16 75 13
Spring Princess YP vLC -70 Reference - large size, weaker color.      
2C88 WP mLC -65 Very nice shape, firm, already a mild 16 brix! Growing fast and coloring nicely - 1 week away 2 3/4 70 16
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 18, 2016  -64 Reference: 
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 36M556 WN LC -72 Still firm, ex. color, size, firmness and flavor.  Non-browning gene. 2 7/8 73 17
2014 2C88 WP vLC -71 Ex. shape, nice color, nece flavor, disappointed  with firmnes in Le Grand, OK at KO. 2 7/8 73 13
COMM 2P790 WN mLC -68 Flavor Pearl I.  Good crop, medium color, firm, very good flavor. 2 7/8 73 14
2012 69P215 YP NM LC -66 Ex. color, shape, flavor and size. 3 76 12
New 1C755 WN -66 Firm, acid balanced flavor, some freckles, good color. 2 3/4 70 15
COMM 28C571 YP LC NM -66 Large, good flavor, nice shape, good color.  Mike Jackson planted. 3 76 11
New 1C793 WN   -65 Super sweet, ex. color, nice size on baby tree. 2 3/4 70 19
New 1C820 YN -65 Ex. color, very good flavor, nice shape, clean, good crop. 2 3/4 70 14
New 1C609 YN -65 Dark red color, firm, heavy crop, few freckles, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 12
New 2C653 YN -65 Firm, ex. shape and color, a few freckles, nice size. 2 3/4 70 12
New 3C617 YP NM -65 Non-melting, ok shape, good color, nice peach flavor. 2 7/8 73 11
2015 17Q570 WP LC NM? -65 Good size, nice shape, good color and flavor, firm - could be non-melting - our best white peach this week.. 3 1/8 79 15
COMM 28C238 YP NM -64 Large, firm ex. color, spherical - excellent for Brent Jackson commercially. 3 76 12
New 13A1131 YP NM -64 Nice non-melting peach, large, ex. color, spherical shape, a few split pits. 3 1/8 79 12
 
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Black Nectar    37P568 P/R -58 Preview - Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2 64 14-16
New 50M195 R/R -66 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, nice color, ok firmness. 2 7/16 62 14-17
New 28Q567 R/R -66 Good crop, ok size, good color, good flavor, nice shape, medium firmness. 2 1/2 64 15-17
2014 19C94 R/Yring -66 Baby graft, ok crop, medium size, firm, nice shape, good flavor. 2 51 16-18
New 67M64 GR/R -63 Baby graft, medium crop, medium size, ok flavor, color? 2 51 16
Apricot
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 45P1086 Cot  SF -64 Ex. Flavor, very good crop, crisp, slight red blush. 2  7/16 62 22
2015 11Q621 Cot -64 Young tree, ok flavor, good crop, medium firmness. 2 5/8 67 17
New 5B30 Cot -62 Very good crop, ok size, good flavor, nice color, firm. 2  7/16 62 18
New 17N74 Cot -65 Baby tree, ok size, good crop, nice color, good firmness. 2 1/4 57 15
Old 19C133 Cot -68 Older variety, good crop, good size, ok firmness, color? 2 1/2 64 16
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2012 31C474 YN -70 Huge, dark red color, firm, excellent flavor, girdled with no split pits - our largest early nectarine. 3 3/8 86 16
2014 2C88 WP LC -68 Large size, firm enough here, nice color, perfect shape, excellent mild flavor. 3 1/8 79 13-15
2012
Comm
28C571 YP LC NM -66 Non-melting, large, firm, good flavor, Mike Jackson planted. 3 1/4 83 11
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 24, 2016  -58 Reference:  Black Nectar  R-B/R -58
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Black Nectar    37P568 P/R -58 Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2 64 14-16
Comm 26C110 GR/R -55 Good size, nice shape, ok crop, flavor? 2 5/8 67 14-16
New 17Q66 R/R -60 Baby graft, large size, medium firmness, flavor? 2 5/8 67 14
New 3G246 R/R -58 Baby tree, ok size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape and color, firm. 2 7/16 62 16
New 56M559 R/R -58 Young graft, heavy crop, ok size, nice shape and color, flavor? 2 1/2 64 14-16
Exp.
2015
56M170 R/dR -56 Young graft, large size, heavy crop, nice shape and color, firm, flavor? 2 3/4 70 14
13,15 19C196 R/R -55 Good crop, good size, variable ripening, good flavor, nice shape and color. 2 5/8 67 18
15 58M3 R/R -55 Young graft, good size, ok flavor, good crop, nice shape and color. 2 5/8 67 17
New 55M875 R/Y -54 Young graft, very firm, ok crop, ok flavor, ok size, nice shape and color. 2 1/2 64 17
New 56M876 RG/R -54 Young graft, heavy crop, ok size, nice shape, very firm, ok flavor. 2 1/2 64 17
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 17C125 Cot -60 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, shape? 2  5/8 67 18
14 45P902 Cot -59 Large size, good crop, good flavor, ok color, firm. 2  5/8 67 18-22
New 11Q627 Cot -56 Young tree, large size, good crop, ok flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 17
New 17B184 Cot -56 Small graft, ok size, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 2  1/2 64 18
11,15 5B143 Cot -55 Large size, ok flavor, heavy crop, ok color, firm, shape? 2  5/8 67 16-18
12 21C131 PC -60 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor, nice color, medium size, ok frmness. 2      51 16-24
New 21C130 PC -58 Graft, ok size, ok flavor, dry taste, some air pockets, shape? 2 7/16 62 17-24
12,15 8A1016 PC -58 Good flavor, light crop, medium size, nice color, firm. 2 1/4 57 16-20
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 24, 2016  -58 Reference:  Pearlicious 30P558 WN -57
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 36M556 WN LC -72 Still firm, ex. color, size, firmness and flavor.  Non-browning gene.  Still firm!! 3 76 18-20
COMM 2P790 WN mLC -68 Flavor Pearl I.  Good crop, medium color, firm, very good flavor.  Very nice product. 2 7/8 73 15-22
2012 69P215 YP NM LC -66 Ex. color, shape, flavor and size. 3 76 12
New 1C755 WN -66 Firm, acid balanced flavor, some freckles, good color. 2 3/4 70 15
New 1C820 YN -65 Ex. color, very good flavor, nice shape, clean, good crop. 2 3/4 70 14
New 2C653 YN -65 Firm, ex. shape and color, a few freckles, nice size. 2 3/4 70 12
2015 17Q570 WP LC NM -65 Good size, nice shape, good color and flavor, firm - could be non-melting - our best white peach this week.  Still Firm!! 3 1/8 79 18
This Week              
new 65P192 WN LC -68 Ex.balanced flavor, good color, some freckles, firm. 2 7/8 73 20
new 3C737 YNSA LC -65 Nice shape, large size, good color, ex.flavor. 2 7/8 73 15
new 1C845 YN -65 Nice shape, good size, firm, ex.color. 2 7/8 73 15
old 8P1239 WN LC -61 Very heavy crop with giant size, firm, nice shape, average flavor. 3 76 16
new 1C875 WN LC -60 Good crop, firm, nice color, a few freckles, ex.flv. 2 15/16 75 19
2015 24Q282 YP NM mLC -60 Large, flat, ex.color & shape, ex. peach flavor. 3 1/8 79 15
New 3C678 WP NM -60 Large, good color, baby tree, firm - non-melting. 3 76 15
New 3C639 WP NM -59 Large, good color, baby tree, firm - non-melting. 3 76 16
               
New 2C516 YN -60 Very nice size on baby tree, firm heavy crop. 2 7/8 73 14
New 2C488 YNSA mLC -60 Firm, heavy crop, large, some freckles. 3 76 17
New 2C497 WN -58 Dark red color, a few freckles, ex. flavor, firm, crisp. 2 7/8 73 18
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
26C110 GR/R -58 Good crop, large, firm, good flavor, juicy - nice texture with good arrivals. 2 5/8 67 16
11P1176 GR/R -52 Very heavy crop, firm, ex.flavor, nice shape, size? 2 3/8 60 17
6P973 GR/R -52 Very heavy crop, firm, ex.flavor, nice shape, size? 2 3/8 60 17
67P136 YNCSA -58 Huge size, firm, very clean, nice sub-acid flavor. 3 1/8 79 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2016  -50 Reference:  Black Nectar P/R -58 26C167 GR/R -40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Silver Phoenix
26C110
GR/R -55 Still firm, excellent flavor, good size, nice shape, good crop. 2 5/8 67 16-19
New 57M438 R/R -50 Young graft, was -40 last year, large size, good flavor, mild skin, heavy crop, nice shape. 2 7/8 73 16
New 57M1230 RG/R -50 Young graft, large size, good crop, ok flavor, good color. 2 3/4 70 14-17
LY 26C603 R/Y -50 Was -40 last year, medium crop, few drops, ok flavor, good size, nice shape and color. 2 5/8 67 16
New 55M694 RG/R -49 Young graft, giant size, good crop, nice shape, good flavor, nice color. 3 76 16
11,14,15 6P973 RG/R -50 Young graft, large size, good crop, good flavor, few water balls. 2 3/4 70 16-18
New 58M996 RG/R -54 Young graft, good flavor, nice shape, ok firmness, ok size. 2 1/2 64 17
New 64M93 RG/R -52 Heavy crop, good flavor, good size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 18
15 10G1017 R/R -49 Good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, good color, good size. 2 5/8 67 16-18
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 18C388 Cot SF -56 Golden Gem:  Reference.  Good crop, firm, attractive with some red blush, good flavor, self-fertile. 2  3/8 60 15
New 45P849 Cot -53 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 2 5/8 67 20
New 8C691 PC -54 Good color, ok crop, good flavor, nice size, good firmness. 2 1/2 64 20
New 17B171 Cot -52 Young graft, excellent flavor, light crop, nice color, good size, firm. 2  1/2 64 22
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2016  -50 Reference:  Diamond Bright YNC -52
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 24Q282 YP NM mLC -60 Large, flat, ex.color & shape, ex. peach flavor - HUGE on comparison trees!  Low chill. 3 7/16 87 15
This Week              
2011 67P136 YNC SA -58 HUGE, clean, firm, ex. shape and full red color.  LARGEST EARLY SUB-ACID.  Our largest nectarine of the season thus far. 3 3/8 86 15.5
Comm 8G1205 YP NM -56 June Time:  Huge on original tree, firm, non-melting, dark red color, good flavor. 3 3/8 86 14
New 16A108 WNC mLC -56 Nice crop, firm, medium size, ex.flavor, dark red. 2 7/8 73 22
New 4C875 YN -55 Huge on a baby 1" diam. tree, perfect shape, color, and firmness, clean, ex. flavor.  BEST NEW NECT. 2 7/8 73 15
New 35M364 WN -52 Very firm, extremely firm, dark red with freckles. 3 76 23
Comm 11A1088 WP -52 Good shape, firm, nice color, good crop. 3 1/4 83 13
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R6 T29 67P136 YNC SA -58 HUGE, clean, firm, ex. shape and full red color. 3 1/4 83 15.5
R4 T37 6P973 RG/R -50 Large size, heavy crop, good flavor, excellent window after the 218 and before Dapple Dino. 2 3/4 70 16-18
38M398 WN -53 Large, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 8, 2016  -43 Reference:  Honey Dino 26C167 GR/R -40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Flavor Majesty
24C50
PR/R -44 Young graft, good crop, large size, ok flavor, ok frimness here. 2 7/8 73 16-19
Comm Honey Red Dino
21C83
GR/R -42 Good flavor, medium crop, good size, very firm, color? 2 5/8 67 20
Comm Honey Dino
26C167
GR/dR -40 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, nice color and shape. 2 5/8 67 18
Comm Black Ruby
27C714
B/R -40 Heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 18
11,14,15 6P973 RG/R -50 Young graft, large size, good crop, good flavor, few water balls. 2 7/8 73 16-18
New 55M694 RG/R -49 Still firm, young graft, giant size, good crop, nice shape, good flavor, nice color. 3 76 16
14 14G115 R/dR -45 Good flavor, flat round shape, ok crop, good color. 2 1/2 64 16
New 47M794 dR/dR -42 Very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 17
New 24Q1130 R/dR -43 Large size, good flavor, good crop, slight sponge. 2 7/8 73 15-17
New 10Q825 R/R -43 Good flavor, medium size, heavy crop, nice color. 2 1/2 64 16-19
New 57M140 RG/R -44 Large size, ok flavor, good crop, firm. 2 3/4 70 18
11,15 9A902 R/R -44 Heavy crop, good flavor, good color, nice shape, good size. 2 5/8 67 18
LY 42M1021 RG/R -43 Large size, good flavor, good crop, firm. 2 3/4 70 18
New 8G663 dR/R -44 Good size, good flavor, medium crop. 2 5/8 67 19
New 57M967 R/R -43 Large size, good crop, few apex cracks, dirt flavor? 2 7/8 73 17-20
New 50M184 RG/R -44 Very heavy crop, ok size, good color, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20
New 7G400 R/dR -42 Good crop, good flavor, nice color, variable sizes. 2 1/2 64 20
New 57M528 RG/R -45 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, medium size, color? 2 1/2 64 18-20
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
T4 in 15 13C354 PC -45 Very heavy crop, good flavor, small size, good color, white flesh. 2      51 20
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 8, 2016  -43 Reference:  Spring Pearl WNC -45
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 11A1088 WP -52 Good shape, firm, nice color, good crop. 3 1/4 83 13
This Week
2011
R5 T117
67M195 WPF LC -50 Family Tree Farms.  Good size, nice shape, full pink color, medium firm, good crop. 3 1/8 79 16
2015 67P1130 YN mLC -49 Flat shape, firm, excellent flavor, good color, very large last year. 2 7/8 73 16
2012
R7 T73
29C635 WPC -48 HUGE.  An older selection that has almost made it.  This is our largest white peach of this time slot.  Good crop, very FIRM, excellent shape and great color.  Past negatives were some scattered smalls. 3 1/2 89 17
2013
R3 T47
2C369 WN mLC -45 Heavy crop, great flavor, lots of freckles, FIRMEST, perhaps stony hard? 2 7/8 73 18
2014
R2 T94
2C400 WN mLC -45 Heavy crop, great flavor, heavy freckles, FIRMEST, perhaps stony hard? 3 76 19
NEW 64P467 WNC LC -45 Very firm, good size on small tree, excellent flavor. 3 76 16
NEW 2C866 WNC LC -43 Heavy crop, clean, firm, good size, flavor is mild? 2 7/8 73 13
COMM 48P470 WN mLC -43 Pearl Time - reference.  Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, medium size, dark red color with some freckles. 2 7/8 73 17
2012
R7 T82
66M53 WP mLC -42 Very large size, firm, nice shape, good crops, nice flavor, good color. 3 1/4 83 16
COMM 3P74 YPF mLC -40 Bright Princess.  Large size, nice shape, firm, medium color - 3 days away. 3 1/4 83 13
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
JD 29C635 WP -48 Very heavy crop, HUGE size, firm, perfect shape, dark red color, ok flavor, some nubbins but fantastic overall. 3 1/2 89 13
JD 29C694 WNF -42 Heavy crop, large, firm, outstanding flavor, freckles. 3 1/8 79 20
JD 48P470 WN mLC -45 Pearl Time:  Heavy crop, large, firm, great flavor, dark red with medium freckles. 3 76 20
KO 2C369 WN -44 Very nice white flesh. 3 76 18
KO 18P874 GR/R -40 Spongy, large, good crop. 2 3/4 70 16
KO 2A653 RG/R -38 Huge size, average flavor. 2 7/8 73 18
KO 4P472 RG/R -38 Very nice with large size. 2 3/4 70 18
KO 40M23 B/R -39 Excellent black color, flat shape, firm, large. 2 3/4 70 20
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 16, 2016  -32 Reference:  Dapple Dino 21P1155 GR/R -32
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Dapple Dino
21P1155
GR/R -32 Good crop, nice shape, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18
Comm Black Raspberry
22C534
B/dR -32 Good crop, variable size, good flavor, good color, firm. 2 5/8 67 16-20
New 48M1040 RG/R -30 Good crop, nice shape, slight tart flavor, large size. 2 3/4 70 18-20
15 51M536 B/R -32 Good crop, ok size, very firm, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18-22
New 57M511 R/R -33 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 20
14 54M648 R/R -33 Large size, flat round shape, good flavor, good crop. 2 3/4 70 20
14 54M534 GR/dR -34 Good crop, large size, very firm, good flavor, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 20
New 4P780 R/dR -34 Ok crop, medium size, freestone, nice flech color, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 17-21
Exp.
2015
14G208 RG/dR -34 Heavy crop, mild skin, good flavor, good crop, long stem. 2 5/8 67 17-19
New 54M795 RG/R -34 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, heart shape. 3 76 16-18
New 15P62 RG/R -34 Heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 18
13 40M23 B/R -35 Good crop, large size, good flavor, flat round shape, small tip, very firm. 2 3/4 70 20
12 2A653 R/dR -35 Heavy crop, good flavor, good size, medium firmness. 2 3/4 70 18
New 48M1077 R/dR -35 Good crop, large size, good flavor, nice color, firm. 2 3/4 70 18
New 28Q818 P/Y -35 Good crop, large size, ok flavor, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 15-17
New 47M219 GR/R -36 Ok size, ok crop, excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 21
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Black Velvet
37P1018
B/OY -35 Medium to light crop, ok size, good flavor, nice color. 2  1/2 64 23
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 16, 2016  -32 Reference:  Pearl Princess WPF -37, Pearlicious VI 31C758 WN -35
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
COMM 48P470 WN mLC -43 Pearl Time - reference.  Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, dark red color with some freckles, good size on older tree. 3 1/4 83 19
COMM 3P74 YPF mLC -40 Bright Princess.  Reference.  Large size, nice shape, firm, medium color. 3 1/4 83 14
This Week
2013 66P114 WPC mLC -40 Large size, firm, good crop. 3 3/8 86 15
  63P1014 WNC -40 Dark red with freckles, firm, good corp. 3 1/8 79 18
2012 28C336 WNC mLC -40 Dark red color with some freckling, nice flavor, large, firm. 3 76 20
  68P1022 WNC -39 Nice shape, color and size, firm. 3 1/8 79 17
FT 30C917 WN mLC -39 Pearlicious VII.  Excellent color, firm, clean, good flavor. 3 76 20
  67P1122 YNC -38 Firm, excellent color, clean, good crop, very nice. 3 76 14
2013 67M11 YNC -37 Medium size, firm, excellent red color with some freckles, good flavor, some red flesh. 3 76 14
COMM 34P249 WPF -37 Pearl Princess.  Reference.  Large size, firm, good color, excellent flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
2015 67M10 YNC SA -35 Family Tree.  Large, firm, very good flavor. 3 1/8 79 18
COMM 31C758 WN mLC -32 Pearlicious VI.  Reference.  Very large size with big crop, firm, excellent flavor 3 1/4 83 18
2015 66M48 WPC -34 Huge size, firm, ok flavor, clingstone, firm. 3 3/8 86 13
2012 2P73 YPC -32 Red Princess.  Preview.  Heavy crop, large size, excellent peach flavor, good orange-red color. 3 1/4 83 15
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R 3 T 54 60P190 WP mLC -41 HUGE size, firm, mild flavor, round shape. 3 3/4 95 12
R 3 T 58 67M11 YN mLC -38 Good crop, very clean skin, excellent flavor, large size. 3 1/4 83 15
R 7 T 29 2A653 RG/R -38 Huge crop, very large size, spongy firm, good flavor, dark red flesh. 2 7/8 73 18
R 7 T 36 8C110 P-RG/R -28 Huge crop and size, excellent shape, very firm, some apex stars and skin tears.   2 7/8 73 19
R 7 T 39 38P852 R/Yring -28 Heavy crop, very large size, round shape, very nice flavor. 2 7/8 73 20
R 4 T 2 54M534 R/dR -34 Very large and good crop on baby tree.  A few apex stars.  Selected at BF also - see pics there. 2 3/4 70 22
R 5 T 189 54M648 P/dR -32 Large, good crop, very nice shape.  Selected at BF also - see pics there. 2 3/4 70 19
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 23, 2016  -25 Reference:  Dapple Dino 21P1155 GR/R -32
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Ebony Sweet
22C321
B/RW -22 Preview - Large size, heavy crop, ok flavor now, nice color, firm. 2 3/4 70 16-18
Comm Phoenix Sun
11P320
GR/dR -22 Preview - Ok flavor now, heavy crop, ok size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 16-18
14 54M534 GR/dR -28 Was tart last week, good crop, large size, very firm, good flavor, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 20
New 48M1040 RG/R -26 Was tart last week, good crop, nice shape, very firm, large size. 2 7/8 73 18-20
15 48M630 RG/dR -30 Good crop, medium size, good flavor, nice shape and color, firm. 2 5/8 67 18-22
New 10P645 B/Yring -28 Baby graft, large size, round shape, ok flavor, heavy crop, firm. 2 3/4 70 20
11,15 18C438 RG/R -28 Heavy crop, giant size, ok flavor, round shape, mild skin. 3 76 16
New 58M610 RG/R -28 Giant size, medium crop, ok flavor, round shape, slightly spongy. 3 1/4 83 17
New 9P773 B/Y -27 Baby graft, giant size, ok crop, ok flavor, round shape, firm. 3 76 18
L.Y. 9A1040 GR/R -27 Large size, medium crop, good shape, medium firmness, mild skin, ok flavor, color? 2 3/4 70 17-19
New 8G906 B/Y -26 Heavy crop, large size, flat round shape, mild skin, ok flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 17
12,14 26C600 RG/dR -26 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, few cracks, few spongy. 2 7/8 73 18-20
New 47M966 R/R -26 Very heavy crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 5/8 67 20
14,15 47M300 RG/dR -26 Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, slight heart shape. 2 1/2 64 21
New 10P110 B/Y -25 Baby graft, giant size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape. 3 76 19
14 40M901 R/R -25 Good crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor, some spongy. 2 7/8 73 19
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 13P36 PC -28 Red flesh, good crop, good color, small size, tart flavor. 2  1/4 57 19
New 13P18 PC -26 Ok crop, ok mild flavor, small size, heart shape. 2 51 15-20
New 16Q200 PC -26 Young tree, medium crop, excellent flavor. 2 51 20
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 23, 2016  -25 Reference:  Grand Bright YNC -24
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
COMM 31C758 WNC mLC -32 Flavor Pearl.  Reference - last look, the underneath fruit has sized very well - excellent balanced flavor, firm, nice color. 3 1/4 83 18
             
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
  13A767 WPF -27 Good size, excellent cavity, crisp, dark red skin. 3 1/4 83 15
2015 15A532 DNWP -27 Donut white peach.  Nice apex, good flavor, firm. 3 3/4 95 17
  17A1185 YPF -29 Firm, dark red color, good flavor, spongy firm. 3 3/8 86 15
2014 2C547 YNCSA mLC -28 Huge size, good crop, medium firmness, medium color, somewhat balanced flavor. 3 3/8 86 16
  2C534 YNF -27 Good color, perfect shape, firm, heavy crop, tight cavity, good size. 3 3/16 81 14
2014 3C205 WNC -27 Very firm, some pink flesh, good crop, nice flavor, a few split pits. 3 1/8 79 18
2011 18A431 YNC -24 Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 16
COMM 5P610 YNC -30 Red Bright:  Reference - Firm, nice shape, large, excellent color. 3 1/4 83 16
COMM 50P1004 YNC -24 Grand Bright:  Reference - Firm, nice shape, large size, full orange red color. 3 3/8 86 14
  69P539 YNF -32 Semi-freestone, balanced flavor, huge size, excellent color, firm. 3 1/4 83 14
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
43M547 R/R -15 Medium crop, firm. 2 5/8 67 20
8C110 RG/dR -30 Still great - very dark red flesh - like Red Phoenix. 2 7/8 73 20
48M630 RG/R -33 Baby tree - very nice quality. 2 5/8 67 21
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 29, 2016  -16 Reference:  Red Phoenix  1C116 RG/dR  -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Ebony Sweet
22C321
B/RW -20 Large size, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice color, firm. 2 3/4 70 16-19
Comm Phoenix Sun
11P320
GR/dR -20 Ok flavor, heavy crop, ok size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 18-20
Comm Dapple Phoenix
0C83
GR/dR -17 Ok crop, variable size, good flavor, nice color, firm. 2 5/8 67 18-20
Comm Honeysuckle Rose
38P827
Y/Y -15 Large size, medium crop, good flavor, nice shape, very firm, some scuffing and cracks on shoulder sutures. 2 3/4 70 18-22
Comm Red Phoenix
1C116
RG/dR -13 Preview - Heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor now, very few cracks. 2 7/8 73 18
LY 32P151 R/Yring -19 Young graft, large size, round shape, very firm, ok flavor. 2 7/8 73 18
New 54M450 B/R -19 Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape, very firm, watch small cracks. 2 7/8 73 20
New 57M1157 GR/R -18 Good crop, large size, ok flavor, some slightly spongy. 2 7/8 73 18-20
LY 6C404 RG/dR -18 Heavy crop, heart shape, good flavor, good color, good crop. 2 5/8 67 18-20
14,15 33M157 YG/Y -18 Good crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor, some aeration and cracks on shoulder sutures. 2 7/8 73 18-21
12,14 20C415 GR/R -17 Good crop, excellent flavor, good size, heart shape, very firm. 2 3/4 70 22
12,15 26C386 RY/Y -17 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape, two tone coloring, firm. 2 3/4 70 18-20
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 29, 2016  -16 Reference:  Majestic Pearl  15G222 WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
14 2C547 YNCSA mLC -22 Still firm, huge size, good crop, medium firmness, medium color, somewhat balanced flavor. 3 3/8 86 16
             
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
12 28C145 YNCSA -16 Good size, good crop, ok flavor, ok color. 3 1/8 79 16
Comm Giant Bright
2P87
YNC -14 Good crop, ok size for Le Grand, oblong shape, just ok flavor, firm. 3 1/8 79 16
New 2C524 YNF -19 Ok size, ok crop, ok color, some russeting, firm, slight oblong shape. 3 76 18-20
Comm Polar Princess
34P444
WPF -14 Heavy crop, ok size on original tree, ok flavor, light on color. 3 1/8 79 16
Comm Pearl Princess IX
48P442
WPF -14 Young Graft, good size, pink in color, ok flavor, scattered soft, small tip. 3 7/16 87 17
15 65P204 WPC mLC -18 Large size for own root, nice shape, firm, good crop, flavor? 3 1/2 89 16
New 11A733 WPF mLC -18 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, ok shape, firm. 3 1/4 83 15
New 14A700 WNC -17 Large size, good crop, nice color, good flavor, firm, some tips, shape? 3 1/4 83 16-20
New 1C891 WNC -17 Good size, good crop, ok color, firm, good flavor, some quarking. 3 76 18
Comm Majestic Pearl
15G222
WNC  -14 Heavy crop, very firm, good color with some freckling, excellent flavor, large commercially. 3 1/8 79 21
Comm Pearlicious X
56P1206
WNC -8 Preview - Heavy crop, good color, ok size, excellent flavor already, very firm. 3 1/4 83 20
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
20C415 RG/R -5 Good crop, heart shape, large size, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 22
20C229 GRD/Pk -7 Good crop, good flavor, large size. 2 7/8 73 21
33M157 YG/Y -10 Large size, good flavor, few shoulder suture cracks. 3 76 15-17
26C386 RY/Y -16 Good crop, large size, nice flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 20
38P852 R/Y -16 Excellent flavor, firm, good crop, large size. 2 3/4 70 24
9M226 R/Yring -2 Heavy crop, giant size, nice shape, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
27C954 B/Y -13 Heavy crop, giant size, good flavor, some planted. 3 76 19
61M110 R/R -8 Large size, good crop, medium firmness, mild skin. 3 76 17
20C65 RG/R -3 Large size, good crop, nice shape, ok flavor. 3 76 19
11P1175 WPF -16 Large size, good crop, good flavor, few splits. 3 7/16 87 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 6, 2016  -9 Reference:  Red Phoenix  1C116 RG/dR  -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Red Phoenix
1C116
RG/dR -13 Heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor now, very few cracks. 2 7/8 73 19
Comm 27P954 B/Y -10 Very heavy crop, ok flavor, good size, very firm. 2 3/4 70 19
Comm Sunrise
7M423
R/R +0 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, oblong shape, good color. 2 5/8 67 19
Comm Plumsweet XIX
Crocodile Egg

8P892
GR/R +0 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, exceptionally unique look - HUGE at KO. 2 7/8 73 18-22
LY 5C512 YG/W -11 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape, firm, watch scuffing. 3 76 19
New 0P610 B/R -10 Baby Graft - Good crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 19-21
New 52M464 R/R -9 Giant size, good crop, ok flavor, medium firmness. 3 1/8 79 17-19
New 49M405 RG/R -9 Ok crop, excellent flavor, ok size, nice flat round shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 23
New 0P813 RG/R -9 Baby Graft - Large size, medium crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 20
LY 6P23 R/Y -9 Heavy crop, good flavor, slight heart shape, very firm. 2 5/8 67 19-21
New 47M1076 B/Yring -8 Very good crop, flat round shape, good size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 20-23
13 20C65 GR/dR -7 Good crop, excellent flavor, medium size for us giant for KO, very firm. 2 5/8 67 21-24
New 24C653 RG/R -7 Very heavy crop, giant size, ok flavor, few cracks. 3 76 17
14 19P140 GR/R -6 Giant size, medium crop, ok flavor. 3 76 17-20
11 9M226 R/R -5 Heavy crop, good flavor, medium size for us, giant for KO. 2 1/2 64 21
12 26C228 GR/dR -4 Good crop, large size, good flavor, nice flat round shape, firm. 2 3/4 70 21
LY 13P26 Pub Plum -3 Preview - Good crop, good size, ok flavor now, nice shape, very firm. 2 5/8 67 20
11,15 22C417 B/R +0 Heavy crop, giant size, ok flavor, good shape, firm. 3 76 19
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 6, 2016  -9 Reference:  Majestic Pearl  15G222 WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches
2 weeks ago
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2011 18A431 YNC -20 Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, nice shape - STILL FIRM, great production. 3 1/4 83 16
Last Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 48P442 WPF -14 Pearl Princess IX.  Young Graft, good size, pink in color, ok flavor, scattered soft, small tip. 3 7/16 87 17
Comm 56P1206 WNC -14 Pearlicious X.  Preview - Heavy crop, good color, ok size, excellent flavor already, very firm. 3 1/4 83 20
2012 28C145 YNCSA -12 Large size with very heavy cropping, ok flavor, ok color. 3 1/4 83 16-19
Comm 15G222 WNC  -12 Majestic Pearl.  Heavy crop, very firm, good color with some freckling, excellent flavor, large commercially. 3 1/4 83 21
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2013 3C319 YNC -19 HUGE on young tree.  Excellent color, very good flavor, heavy crop, firm, a few deep sutures. 3 1/8 79 16
2014 60P534 WNC -18 Very heavy crop, firm, excellent color, clean, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 20
2015 35M200 WNC mLC -10 Heavy crop, very firm, dark red color with freckles, excellent flavor, medium size. 3 76 20
             
Kingsburg Orchards Test Block
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
8P892 CROC/dR -4 Plumsweet XIX Crocodile Egg.  Heavy crop, huge size, firm, excellent flavor, no cracking issues - fantastic! 3 76 18-22
1A270 R/R -1 Heart shaped, medium firm, heavy crop. 3 76 16
49M1076 RG/R +3 Crisp, fantastic super-sweet flavor, juicy, good size on baby tree. 2 5/8 67 22
9M226 R/Yring -2 Heavy crop, giant size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 20
16A792 WPC -4 Very firm, crisp, deep stem, good flavor - large, excellent color, slight breast. 3 5/8 92 15
48P270 WPF -7 Excellent shape, firmness, flavor - nice size. 3 5/8 92 16
64P458 WNC -10 Huge size, clean, firm, baby tree - slight cork. 3 3/8 86 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 13, 2016  -2 Reference:  Sunrise  7M423  R/R  +0
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Sunrise
7M423
R/R +0 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, oblong shape, good color. 2 5/8 67 18-20
Comm Plumsweet XIX
Crocodile Egg

8P892
GR/R -2 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, exceptionally unique look - HUGE at KO. 2 7/8 73 21-23
New 13G1119 R/W -7 Good flavor, giant size, mild skin, nice shape, medium firmness. 3 3/8 86 16
14 4Q1086 R/dR -7 Good crop, large size, good flavor, firmness? 2 3/4 70 18-20
14 55M324 G/Y -5 Heavy crop, large size, nice shape, very firm, excellent flavor. 2 7/8 73 23
New 11G772 R/R -3 Ok crop, Santa rosa flavor, large size, heart shape. 2 3/4 70 17-19
12 22C185 B/Y -2 Giant size, ok flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 16-18
New 26C403 dR/Y -2 Good flavor, ok size, medium firmness, very heavy crop, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 18-20
New 6P173 RG/R -2 Baby graft, large size, ok flavor, medium crop, very firm. 2 3/4 70 20
15 7Q372 R/R -2 Excellent flavor, variable size, good crop, firm. 2 5/8 67 22
New 32Q188 R/Y -2 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, very firm, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 20
New 52M157 P/Yring -2 Good crop, large size, mild flavor, firm, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 18
New 52M678 P/Y -2 Ok crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 19-22
13 63M388 R/R -1 Very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, slight heaart shape, very firm. 2 3/4 70 19
New 50M881 GR/R +0 Large size, ok crop, very firm, color and flavor? 2 3/4 70 21-23
10,11,LY 36P999 R/Pk +2 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, variable size, few cracks. 2 5/8 67 18-20
12,14 25C381 RG/R +2 Excellent flavor, good size, good crop, very firm, some shattered stones. 2 3/4 70 18-21
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 13, 2016  -2 References:  Majestic Pearl  15G222 WNC -14
Snow Princess WPF +0
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 56P1206 WNC -14 Pearlicious X.  Preview - Heavy crop, good color, ok size, excellent flavor already, very firm.  3RD LOOK. 3 1/4 83 20
2012 28C145 YNCSA -12 Large size with very heavy cropping, ok flavor, ok color.  HUGE & still very firm. 3 3/8 86 16-19
2015 35M200 WNC mLC -10 Heavy crop, very firm, dark red color with freckles, excellent flavor, medium size.  BLACKROCK. 3 76 20
             
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2013 2C871 WNC -10 Nice crop, firm, excellent color, nice flavor - some corking. 3 1/4 83 18
  3C835 WNC mLC -8 Excellent color and balanced flavor, firm, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 20
Comm 48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen.  Very heavy crop, very firm, excellent flavor, nice color, good cavity with a small seed, no corking, some small fruit from over cropping. 3 1/2 89 18
new 66P1127 YPCSA -7 Baby tree with GIANT fruit, very nice color, perfect shape, good flavor. 3 3/8 86 15
2014 23Q440 WPF -6 Baby tree with giant fruit, excellent dark red color, firm, nice flavor. 3 3/8 86 15
             
Kingsburg Orchards Test Block
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
26C228 GR/R -8   3 76 18
22C185 B/Y -5 Very large, juicy, genetically black, good flavor. 3 76 16
8P892 Croc/dR -4 Crocodile Egg.  Heavy crop, large size, firm, excellent flavor - unique look with red flesh. 3 76 19
9M22 GR/dR -2   2 7/8 73 18
23C344 G/Y +0 Green skin, excellent flavor, firm, nice shape, juicy - didn't scuff much after testing. 2 7/8 73 22
20C535 RG/dR +3 Dark red flesh, very sweet, moderate acid, firm, expedited. 2 7/8 73 21
8C440 R/dR +5 Very heavy crop, large size, firm, blood red flesh, very commercial. 3 76 19
6M534 RY/Y +5 Yellow & red skin, excellent flavor. 2 7/8 73 22
58P390 YNCSA +0   3 3/8 73 15
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 20, 2016  +5 Reference:  Grenadine  22C422  R/RY  +8
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Grenadine
22C422
R/RY +8 Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor, nice shape and color. 2 3/4 70 18-22
11,14 8C440 dR/dR +4 Giant size, good crop, ok flavor, good color, showed from KO test block last week. 3 76 21
New 4P889 B/Pk +4 Baby Graft - good size for baby graft, good flavor, very firm.  Excellent flavor, crisp, juicy. 2 5/8 67 23-25
13 20C732 GR/R +4 Baby Graft - very heavy crop, variable size on baby graft, good flavor, nice color and shape. 2 5/8 67 19-22
New 8Q1108 RG/R +4 Large size, good crop, good flavor, good shape, firm. 2 3/4 70 19-21
New 49M839 RG/R +5 Giant size, medium crop, good flavor, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 19
New 58M186 B-P/Y +5 Large size, good crop, good flavor, very firm, slight heart shape. 2 3/4 70 18-22
15 4Q1045 RG/R +5 Very heavy crop, variable size, good flavor, very few apex cracks. 2 3/4 70 19
12 9G1010 RG/R +6 Giant size, medium crop, ok flavor, medium firm. 3 76 17-19
12,14 8P935 G/Y +6 Giant size, Excellent flavor, good crop, nice shape, very firm.  Thompson seedless flavor. 3 76 23-25
New 26P397 R/Y +7 Large size, good crop, ok flavor, firm. 2 7/8 73 18-20
LY 8G529 R/Yring +8 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm, some aeration. 2 7/8 73 20
New 0P48 B/R +8 Baby Graft - good size for baby graft, ok flavor now, very firm. 2 5/8 67 21
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 20, 2016  +5 References:  Snow Princess WPF +0  August Bright YNC +10
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2014 23Q440 WPF -6 Baby tree with giant fruit, excellent dark red color, firm, nice flavor. 3 3/8 86 18
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
  34M251 YNC -3 Excellent color, round shape, medium firm. 3 1/8 79 16
  22Q516 WPF +0 Large, excellent cavity, firm, nice shape, good flavor. 3 1/2 89 16
  10A1010 YPCSA +0 Good crop, firm, excellent color, nice shape, medium firm. 3 1/2 89 15
  5P761 YNC +2 Very heavy crop, firm, nice color, excellent quality, good flavor, medium size. 3 1/8 79 15
2015 35M155 YNCSA +3 Very large, firm, smooth color, deep stem. 3 1/4 83 16-18
2015 23Q274 WNC +5 Baby tree - huge size, firm, only medium color.  VERY NICE. 3 1/4 83 20
Old 19P892 WNC +5 Sierra Pearl.  Medium size, firm, very nice flavor, some corking. 3 76 18
  68M988 YPC +6 Baby tree - excellent shape, firmness and flavor. 3 76 16
2014 60P268 WNC +7 Excellent timing, firm, oblong, very firm, nice flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
Comm 13G368 WPF +10 Sierra Princess.  Excellent shape, color, firmness, flavor - medium size. 3 3/8 86 16
2015 11A703 WPF +14 Preview.  Large size, firm, good flavor, heavy crop. 3 3/8 86 16
             
Kingsburg Orchards Test Block
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
27C954 B/Y -10 Black Pearl I.  Huge crop, HUGE size, still firm - outstanding - genetically black. 3 76 19
8C440 dR/dR +0 Very heavy crop, large size, firm, blood red flesh, very commercial. 3 76 20
62M938 G/GY +10 Green skin, excellent flavor, firm, juicy. 2 7/8 73 24
55M324 YG/Y +10 Nice flavor, sweet, firm. 2 3/4 70 21
8P935 G/Y +12 Green skin, yellow flesh, excellent flavor. 2 7/8 73 23
4A420 GRdots/dR +14 Unique green skin with red dots, dark red flesh, very nice flavor, good size. 2 7/8 73 18
20C535 RG/dR +15 Expedited trees with heavy crop, huge size, firm, high brix and some tartness - some shoulder tears. 3 76 20
13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess.  Dark red skin color, firm, outstanding shape, excellent flavor, medium size in test block, large for Mike Jackson. 3 1/2 89 17
68P1116 YPC +12 Huge size, firm, excellent peach flavor, deep suture. 3 3/4 95 16
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 10, 2016  +26 Reference:  Autumn Honey  10P336  GR/RY  +23
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Autumn Honey
10P336
GR/RY +23 Heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor. 2 3/4 70 20-24
Comm           0  
Comm           0  
New 47M290 G/R +13 Still firm, good crop, good flavor, oblong shape, variable size, firm.  GREEN GRANNY! 2 3/4 70 21-23
New 8G817 G/gW +15 Still firm, giant size, medium crop, ok flavor, very firm, egg shape, few shoulder suture splits.  Russell Plum. 3 1/8 79 20-24
New 4Q245 R/R +15 Large size for own root, good crop, good flavor, ok shape. 2 3/4 70 22
New 50M973 B/Y +18 Good size, ok crop, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 21-23
15 53M1007 GRY/Pk +18 Excellent flavor, variable medium size, ok crop. 2 5/8 67 21-25
New 9P968 RG/R +19 Baby Graft - Large size, medium crop, good flavor, firm. 2 7/8 73 18-20
10,12 27P326 P/R +20 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size, firm. 2 7/8 73 20
New 26C857 YR/Y +20 Very heavy crop, variable size, ok flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 18
15  48M758 RG/R +20 Heavy crop, variable size, excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 24-26
New 57M59 B/dR +20 Good crop, large size, ok slightly tart flavor, nice shape, firm. 2 3/4 70 21-24
15 24C635 R/R +21 Heavy crop, large size for own root, slight fruitpunch flavor, few cracks. 2 3/4 70 18-20
13 13C232 R/R +30 Preview - Large size, excellent flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape, few cracks. 2 3/4 70 24-29
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 3, 2016  +19 References:  Giant Pearl WNC +15
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Repeats
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
COMM 26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  Large, firm, good color, medium cropping - no corking. 3 1/4 83 15
COMM 6P120 WNC +15 Giant Pearl.  Preview - very large size, firm, weaker color, very sweet flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 66M238 WPF +12 Large size, firm, nice shape, good pink color, a few sutures. 3 3/8 86 15
New 59P379 YNC +12 Good crop, firm, nice color, no cork, good flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
2015 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Heavy crop, medium size, dark red skin color, firm, acid type flavor, genetically red flesh. 3 76 17
2011
R5 T104
62P215 YNCSA +15 Firm, nice crop, very good flavor, good color with a few freckles. 3 1/8 79 19
2014
R6 T69
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape, clingstone, heavy crop, huge size here in two locations and at KO last week. good flavor.  No cork. 3 5/8 92 17
2013 2015 60P716 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, very nice color, good flavor. 3 1/8 79 19
2013
R 3 T88
60P798 WNC +20 Very dark red with freckles, super sweet, crisp, firm, ok size. 3 1/8 79 24
             
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R2 T 82 13C232 RG/RO +30 Good crop, fantastically firm and crisp, great shape, very sweet, some shoulder tears. 2 7/8 73 22
R7
T 147-150
15G1028 B/Y +35 HUGE, fantastic size on very heavy crop, genetically black with bumpy skin, very good flavor, juicy.  Preview.  Great in two locations & LG. 3 76 17-20
R6 T65 14Q680 WNC +15 Clean, firm, no cork, very good flavor, excellent color. 3 1/8 79 17
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape - good flavor, no corking - best white peach for the last 10 days. 3 7/8 98 14
R6 T82 3C510 WNC +18 Very large, average color with freckles, firm, fantastic balanced flavor. 3 5/8 92 20-24
R6
T 92-97
11A975 YPFSA +20 Huge, excellent cavity, very good flavor, excellent color, perfect shape - no cork. 4 3/16 106 15
R6 T68 23Q513 YPC NM +21 Good size, firm, nice full orange red color, excellent traditional flavor. 3 1/2 89 12
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 10, 2016  +26 Reference:  Red Coconut  25C60  R/W  +28
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Red Coconut
25C60
R/W +28 Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, nice shape and color, medium firmness. 2 1/2 64 20
13 13C232 R/R +30 Large size, excellent flavor, good crop, very firm, nice shape, few cracks. 2 3/4 70 24-29
New 7Q311 RG/R +21 Large size for own root, very heavy crop, ok flavor, medium firmness, nice shape. 2 7/8 73 21
15 25C290 RG/R +22 Heavy crop, ok flavor, large size, medium firmness, color? 2 3/4 70 19
14,15 8G528 G/RY +22 Heavy crop, variable size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 21-26
15 53M689 YR/Pk +23 Large size, good flavor, heavy crop, firm. 2 3/4 70 23
New 5Q719 RG/R +24 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size, color? 2 5/8 67 20
LY
Old
0C621 R/Pk +25 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, nice shape and color, firm, few cracks and some dryness. 2 5/8 67 21
LY
Old
6P729 R/Y +25 Giant size, medium crop, ok flavor, good shape, very firm. 3 1/8 79 20
New 25C753 R/Y +25 Good crop, large size, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 20-22
14 51M156 RG/R +25 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, large size. 2 3/4 70 21
14 24C884 R/Y +26 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor and color, firm. 2 3/4 70 19
14 63M1227 Y/Pk +26 Large size, medium crop, good flavor, nice shape. 3 76 19-21
14,15 10G736 Y/Y +26 Large size, ok crop, nice shape, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 20-23
14 24C397 RG/R +30 Preview - Large size, good crop, ok flavor now. 2 7/8 73 19-21
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 10, 2016  +26 References:  August Red +22
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Repeats
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Heavy crop, medium size, dark red skin color, firm, acid type flavor, genetically red flesh.  Still very firm. 3 76 17
2011
R5 T104
62P215 YNCSA +15 Firm, nice crop, very good flavor, good color with a few freckles. 3 1/8 79 22
2014
R6 T69
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape, clingstone, heavy crop, huge size here in two locations and at KO last week. good flavor.  Virtually no cork.  BEST for 3 weeks. 3 5/8 92 17
2013 2015 60P716 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, very nice color, excellent  balanced flavor - still firm and very nice. 3 1/4 83 21
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
JD R 10
T 24-35
55P278 WNC +20 Summer Pearl.  Good crop, very firm, nice flavor, pretty good color, almost no cork. 3 1/4 83 18
2015
R3 T 188
63P218 WNC +22 Large, clean, no cork, good color, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 21
Comm 48P606 WPF +22 Glacier Queen.  Very large size, firm, good flavor, weaker color. 3 1/2 89 16-18
Comm 36M22 WPF +25 HUGE, only medium color, good flavor, slt.cork. 3 3/4 95 18
2011
R 5 T 117
65M195 YPCSA +25 Heavy crop, medium size, firm, excellent color and flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
             
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R3 T151 24C884 R/Y +31 Fire engine red - with Red Yummy 2 5/8 67 19
R3 T147 15G923 R/Pk +31 HUGE 3 76 21
R7 T147 15G1028 B/Y +40 HUGE, heavy crop, ok flavor - 10 days away. 3 76 17
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +18 Still firm, huge, perfect shape, good flavor - Best white peach in this time slot. 3 7/8 98 15
JD 55P278 WPC +20 Large, huge crop, firm, very good flavor, good color. 3 1/4 83 18
JD 60P1063 WNC +20 Ex.color, firm, great flavor, heavy crop. 3 1/8 79 20
R6 T92 11A975 YPFSA +22 HUGE, firm, perfect shape, good flavor, ex.cavity. 4 102 15
R6 T68 23Q513 YPC NM? +25 Large, excellent color, excellent flavor. 3 1/2 89 12
JD 7G820 WNC +25   3 76 18
R7 T99 7G824 WNC +30   3 3/8 86 15
R3 T94 69P929 WNC +31   3 3/16 81 18
R6 T72 14G872 WPF +38 Pearl Princess XIII 3 1/2 89 15
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 17, 2016  +33 Reference:  Black Jack  0C498  B/R  +37
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Black Jack
0C498
B/R +37 Giant size, good crop, ok flavor, few dry inside. 3 1/8 79 17-20
14 24C397 RG/R +30 Medium firmness, large size, good crop, ok flavor now. Mild flavor. 2 7/8 73 19-21
15 53M689 YR/Pk +30 Still firm, large size, good flavor, heavy crop, firm. Scuff resist. 2 3/4 70 23
10,14 15G923 R/Pk +31 Showed from KO test block last week, heavy crop, variable size for us, firm, nice color. Great at KO. 2 5/8 67 20-22
Exp. 14 15G1028 B/Y +36 Showed from KO test block last week, large size for us as well, ok crop, ok flavor, firm. 3 76 17-20
New 49M1184 GR/Pk +30 Good flavor, slight heart shape, good size, good crop. Excellent flavor.   FRANCE  2 3/4 70 22
New 9G570 R/Y +31 Good crop, good flavor, medium firmness, few heat damage. FRANCE 2 7/8 73 20
New 14C94 RG/R +33 Giant size for young graft, medium firmness, ok crop, ok flavor. Scuff? 3 1/4 83 17-19
14 11G507 GR/Pk +33 Very heavy crop, variable size, good flavor. Mild. 2 3/4 70 20-22
13,14 6P33 R/Y +33 Was +66 last year, excellent flavor, good crop, nice color, large size. Oustanding. 2 7/8 73 23
LY 25C37 R/Y +33 Very heavy crop, variable size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 21-25
14 53M282 GR/Pk +34 Good size, good crop, good flavor, very firm, oblong shape. Acidic. 2 3/4 70 21
LY 58M264 GR/R +35 Good flavor, variable size, good crop. Gray Dapple. 2 3/4 70 20-24
New 23C481 RG/Pk +35 Large size, medium crop, excellent flavor. Nice Flavor. 3 76 23
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 17, 2016  +33 References:  September Bright +35
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Repeats
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Heavy crop, medium size, dark red skin color, firm, acid type flavor, genetically red flesh.  Still very firm. 3 76 17
2011
R5 T104
62P215 YNCSA +15 Firm, nice crop, very good flavor, good color with a few freckles. 3 1/8 79 22
2014
R6 T69
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape, clingstone, heavy crop, huge size here in two locations and at KO last week. good flavor.  Virtually no cork.  BEST for 4 weeks!!! 3 5/8 92 19
2013 2015 60P716 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, very nice color, excellent  balanced flavor - still firm and very nice. 3 1/4 83 21
JD R 10
T 24-35
55P278 WNC +20 Summer Pearl.  Good crop, very firm, nice flavor, pretty good color, almost no cork. 3 1/4 83 18
2015
R3 T 188
63P218 WNC +22 Large, clean, no cork, good color, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 21
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2011 65M505 YPCSA +28 Heavy crop, good color, round, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/2 89 17
2012 10A732 WPC +32 Large, ex.shape, firm, nice full pink color. 3 5/8 92 17
New 68P1140 WNC +28 Good size, firm, shiny red color, good low acid flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
Comm 26P490 YNC +35 September Bright.  Reference.  Heavy crop, medium size, firm, nice color. 3 1/8 79 13
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
10G736 YR/Y +30   2 7/8 73 18
15G923 R/Pk +38   3 76 20
15G1028 B/Y +38   3 76 20
1A1168 R/Yring +45   2 7/8 73 17
14G872 WPF +38   3 1/2 89 16-17
20P966 WPF +40   3 3/4 - 4 96 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 31, 2016  +47 Reference:  Black Jack  0C498  B/R  +37
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Black Jack
0C498
B/R +37 Still firm, giant size, good crop, ok flavor, few dry inside. 3 1/8 79 17-20
Comm Black ONYX
6A631
B/O +45 Young graft, large size, excellent flavor, very heavy crop. 2 3/4 70 24-29
Comm 7C801 GR/Y +45 Very heavy crop, giant size, good flavor, some cracks and some cooked.  Some scuff. 3 1/8 79 24
14,15 8G528 G/RY +22 Still firm, excellent flavor, nice shape, good crop.  Doesn't show any scuff marks on the tree. 2 5/8 67 27
13,14 6P33 R/Y +33 Still firm, was +66 last year, excellent flavor, good crop, nice color, large size. Oustanding.  Excellent. 2 7/8 73 24
14 53M282 GR/Pk +34 Still firm, good size, good crop, good flavor, very firm, oblong shape. Acidic. 2 3/4 70 22
10 42M240 RG/Pk +38 Heavy crop, only medium size, good flavor, still firm. 2 3/4 70 22
New 7C476 R/YR +40 Good crop, excellent flavor, variable size, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 23
14 7G737 GR/Pk +42 Large size, medium crop, good flavor, medium firmness. 2 3/4 70 25
New 34M405 R/Y +43 Heavy crop, variable size, ok flavor. 2 3/4 70 20
13 20C733 B/R +43 Small graft, very heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor.  Nice 2 3/4 70 21-24
13 1A1168 RY/Y +48 Was +68 last year, good flavor, large size, good crop.  Excellent 2 3/4 70 20-25
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 31, 2016  +47 References:  Autumn Bright +45
Nectarines & Peaches
This Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 13A1080 YNC +35 Good color, ex.shape, firm, good crop. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 33M1121 WNC +36 Ex. red color, firm, balanced flavor. 3 1/8 79 21
REF. 9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright.  Reference. 3 3/16 81 14
2011
R5 T127
8G1073 YPC +40 Summer Princess.  Large, firm, nice shape, full orange to red color. 3 5/8 92 15
2014
R6 T75
10A978 WPF +40 Large, firm, excellent shape & color, great flavor. 3 5/8 92 20
NEW 69P964 YNC +40 Large, ex.color, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 33M1124 WNC +45 Ex. shape, firm, nice color, baby tree. 3 1/8 79 17
2014
R6 T82-91
63P221 WNC +50 Large, firm, good color, ex.balanced flavor. 3 3/16 81 20
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R2 T52
R2 T73
6P33 R/Y +40 Huge size, fantastic flavor, ex.shape, shiny red skin, no cracks, firm. 3 1/4 83 20
R2 T64
R6 T98-112
1A1168 R/Yring +50 Good crop, good flavor, firm, large. 3 76 18
R2 T85 12G998 GR/R +50 Fantastic flavor, only medium size, firm, flat. 2 5/8 67 20
R3 T99-100 42M240 GR/R +50 Very heavy crop, only medium size, firm, ex.flavor. 2 1/2 64 21
R3 T121 1A447 R/O +50 Ruby Sugar.  Very heavy crop, firm, round shape, very high sugar, some acid, juicy. 2 7/8 73 19
R3 T156 7G737 Gold/Yring +48 Nice shape, firm, large, sweet & acid. 3 76 18
R7 T147-150 15G1028 B/Y +48 Huge size and crop, firm, very sweet, juicy. MJ 3 76 18-19
R6 T134-147 9G329 RG/R +60 Preview.  Egg shaped, dark red flesh, firm, high brix, already sweet. 2 3/4 70 19
R3 T94 69P929 WNC +40 Excellent color, large, firm. 3 3/8 86 16-18
R3 T95 3C443 WNC +45 Good color, ex.balanced flavor, firm. 3 1/4 83 18-20
R5 T122-123 20P966 WPF +45 Glacier Princess:  HUGE, firm, medium color. 4 102 15
R5 T127 8G1073 YPC +40 August Princess.  Large, firm, nice shape, ex.red color. 3 3/4 95 16
R5 T137-138 13A337 WNF +55 Firm, nice color, ex.flavor - slightest corking. 3 1/2 89 16-20
R7 T99-100 7G824 WNC +35 Huge size, firm, good color, no cork. 3 3/4 95 18
R7 T108-109 14G872 WPF +40 Pearl Princess XIII.  Outstanding color, firm, good flavor, very slight cork. 3 5/8 92 16
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 7, 2016  +54 Reference:  September Yummy  26P627  R/R  +60
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Sept. Yummy
26P627
R/Y +60 Preview - Not ready yet, good crop, good size, ok flavor now. 2 3/4 70 20-24
Comm Ruby Sugar
1A447
B/O +55 Good crop, large size, slight tart flavor now, very firm, watch dryness.  2 7/8 73 20-23
13,14 6P33 R/Y +33 Still firm, was +66 last year, excellent flavor, good crop, nice color, large size. Oustanding.  Excellent. 2 7/8 73 24
13 1A1168 RY/Y +48 Was +68 last year, good flavor, large size, good crop.  Excellent 2 3/4 70 20-25
14 47M734 B/dR +50 Really nice color, ok crop, outstanding flavor, variable size, very firm. 2 9/16 65 21
14 11G507 GR/Pk +52 Giant size, ok crop, ok flavor, nice shape - a very nice late Dapple/Crocodile Egg. 3 1/8 79 20
New 6G612 P/Yring +54 Large size on young graft, good flavor, mild skin, medium crop. 2 3/4 70 20
13 9G329 GR/dR +60 Good crop, nice flavor now, ok size, heart shape. 2 5/8 67 22
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 7, 2016  +54 References:  Autumn Bright +45
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
REF. 9P89 YNC +45 Autumn Bright.  Reference. 3 3/16 81 14
2014
R6 T82-91
63P221 WNC +50 Large, firm, good color, ex.balanced flavor.  Very nice in Le Grand - a little corky on row 6 of the test block with undercrop and lush tree. 3 3/16 81 20
           
This Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2011
R5 T136-137
13A337 WNF +60 Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, freestone.  Mike has this planted. 3 1/8 79 20
2015 24Q32 WNC +60 Very nice flavor, firm, good color, heavy crop, a few small tips - later than 13A337 ? 3 1/8 79 20
             
2011
R5 T134
R7 T112
54P1065 WNC +70 One to Two weeks away - No Sample today.  Mike has this planted.      
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R2 T52
R2 T73
6P33 R/Y +40 Huge size, fantastic flavor & juiice, ex.shape, shiny red skin, no cracks, firm.  Still firm - great product. 3 1/4 83 20-24
R7 T147-150 15G1028 B/Y +48 Huge size and crop, firm, very sweet, juicy.  Hanging very well - solid with great production. 3 76 20
R2 T64
R6 T98-112
1A1168 R/Yring +50 Good crop, good flavor, firm, large, juicy - very commercial looking on the expedited trees. 3 76 20
R3 T121 1A447 R/O +50 Ruby Sugar.  Very heavy crop, firm, round shape, very high sugar, some acid, juicy. 2 7/8 73 19
R3 T101 26P627 R/Y +55 September Yummy - reference.  Nice. 2 3/4 70 18
R6 T134-147
R2 T54
9G329 RG/R +65 Preview.  Egg shaped, dark red flesh, firm, high brix, very sweet, still some acid, heavy crop a few culls on the expedited row, row 2 test tree is solid. 2 3/4 70 19
R7 T99-100 7G824 WNC +35 Huge size, firm, good color, no cork here. 3 7/8 98 20
R3 T95 3C443 WNC +45 Good color, ex.balanced flavor, firm. 3 1/4 83 18-20
R5 T122-123 20P966 WPF +45 Glacier Princess/Lady Empress:  HUGE, firm, medium color. 4 102 15
R3 T122 13A1089 WPC +55 Huge size, clingstone, firm, nice color. 3 7/8 98 15
R3 T124 13G520 YPC +55 Large size, firm, nice color. 3 5/8 92 13
R5 T135 69P1164 YNCSA +56 Nice size, firm, medium red/yellow color, great flavor - a few sutures. 3 3/8 86 20-23
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 21, 2016  +68 Reference:  Ruby Sugar  1A447  B/O  +55
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm Ruby Sugar
1A447
B/O +55 Still firm, good crop, large size, good flavor, watch dryness.  2 7/8 73 20-23
Comm
Exp. 14
13P870 R/Y +65 J.D. planted, very heavy crop, good flavor, good size, egg shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 24
13 7C418 R/Oring +64 Young graft, medium size, good flavor, good crop, firm. 2 1/2 64 23
15 11Q371 B/Pk +66 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, long stem, edium firmness. 2 5/8 67 21-25
13 4Q886 GR/R +66 Good flavor, ok crop, variable size, nice mild flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
Exp. 15 10G78 R/R +66 Very heavy crop, ok flavor with some acid now, large size, some spongy.  Last year's best late red flesh. 2 7/8 73 17-19
15 4Q429 R/RO +68 Was +80, heavy crop, ok size for own root, good flavor, ok firmness. 2 1/2 64 18
New 9G323 R/R +68 Very heavy crop, excellent flavor, ok size, heart shape with air pocket - very firm. 2 5/8 67 20-23
Plums - 2 Weeks Away
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 5A713 R/Y +87 Still Green in color, Rock hard.   0  
Comm 62M513 R/Y +82 Very slight color now, flavor still tart, firm. 2 5/8 67 22
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 21, 2016  +68 References:  Autumn Bright +45
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2014
R6 T82-91
63P221 WNC +50 Large, firm, good color, ex.balanced flavor.  Very nice in Le Grand - a little corky on row 6 of the test block with undercrop and lush tree. 3 3/16 81 21
2011
R5 T136-137
13A337 WNF +60 Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, freestone.  Mike has this planted. 3 1/8 79 19
           
This Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 14Q613 WNC +55 Good color, firm, nice shape, ex.flavor. 3 1/8 79 22
2015
R2 T177
23Q1097 YNC +55 10 days ago, firm, nice color, good flavor. 3 3/16 81 15
2013
R3 T107
R6 T76
3C501 YNC +55 Very nice color, later than Autumn Bright, firm, a little tippy, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 23Q533 WPC +60 Large, firm, excellent shape, very sweet - only pink color. 3 1/2 89 21
NEW 68M995 WNC +60 New graft - large size, good color, firm, ex.balanced flavor. 3 1/4 83 21
2014
R6 T79
35M946 YPC +60 Golden peach.  No bleeding, almost purely yellow skin, nice look, peachy flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
2011
R5 T134
R7 T112
54P1065 WNC +65 Good size and crop, firm, ex. flavor, only medium color. 3 76 18
2015
R2 T181
13A1047 WNC +65 Good color, firm, nice shape, ex.balanced flavor, low acid.  Slight cork. 3 1/4 83 20
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R2 T52
R2 T73
6P33 R/Y +60 Huge size, fantastic flavor & juiice, ex.shape, shiny red skin, no cracks, firm.  Still firm - great product. 3 1/4 83 20-24
R3 T121 1A447 R/O +55
+75
Ruby Sugar.  Very heavy crop, firm, round shape, very high sugar, some acid, juicy - super quality still. 3 76 22
R2 T94 24C400 B/Y +64 Good crop, excellent shape, firm, nice flavor. 3 76 20
R6 T134-147
R2 T54
9G329 RG/R +70 Preview.  Egg shaped, dark red flesh, firm, high brix, very sweet, still some acid, heavy crop a few culls on the expedited row, row 2 test tree is solid. 2 7/8 73 21
R2 T21 7C397 R/RO +70 Heavy crop with HUGE size, firm, juicy, ok flavor. 3 76 17-22
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  KO TEST BLOCK
DATE:  October 4, 2016  +89 Reference:  Picked fruit for PMA
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R2 T52
R2 T73
6P33 R/Y +60 Huge size, fantastic flavor & juiice, ex.shape, shiny red skin, no cracks, firm.  Still firm - great product.  Still a few firm on the trees. 3 1/4 83 20-24
R2 T94 24C400 B/Y +64 Good crop, excellent shape, firm, nice flavor.  Past now, but a very nice product in a good slot for black skin. 3 76 20
R6 T134-147
R2 T54
9G329 RG/R +70 Preview.  Egg shaped, dark red flesh, firm, high brix, very sweet, still some acid, heavy crop a few culls on the expedited row, row 2 test tree is solid.  Still plenty of firm for PMA boxes. 2 7/8 73 23
R2 T35
R3 T121
1A447 R/O +55
+75
Ruby Sugar.  Very heavy crop, firm, round shape, very high sugar, some acid, juicy - super quality still.  Still spectacular - 9 flats of firm and super sweet fruit from one tree! No cracks or heat damage. 3 76 23
R2 TR27
R7 T131
5A713 R/Y +75
+85
Heavy crop, huge size, no aeration, juicy, good flavor, spongy firm, earlier than previous years, no cracks or heat damage, medium color - orange red. 2 7/8 73 18
R2 T4
R2 T62
R7 T151
62M513 R/Y +95 Excellent flavor, ok color now, very firm, good size, just ok crop, crisp, juicy, no cracks, no aeration or dryness, no heat damage.  GREAT and truly late. 2 3/4 70 21-23
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 12, 2016  +90 Reference:  
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm
Exp. 14
13P870 R/Y +65 Still Firm, J.D. planted, very heavy crop, good flavor, good size, egg shape. 2 5/8 67 24-26
13 7C418 R/Oring +64 Still Firm, young graft, medium size, good flavor, good crop. 2 1/2 64 22-24
New 9G323 R-dP/R +68 Still Very Firm, heavy crop, excellent flavor, ok size, heart shape with air pocket. 2 5/8 67 20-24
New 8G173 GR/Pk +80 Very heavy crop, medium size on own root, medium firmness, excellent flavor. 2 1/2 64 24
Comm 5A713 R/Y +80 Very heavy crop, medium size on small graft, very firm, no aeration, good flavor.  Large size on another young graft with light crop. 2 3/8
2 7/8
60
73
21
12 7C397 R/Y +82 Large size, good flavor, light crop, firm. 2 3/4 70 21-24
LY 7C640 R/RY +82 Excellent flavor, good color, firm, good size, slight aeration. 2 3/4 70 21
Comm 62M513 R/Y +85 Excellent flavor, ok color now, firm, good size, just ok crop. 2 3/4 70 21-23
New 6C830 RG/Yring +89 Heavy crop, very firm, excellent flavor, medium size, waiting on color to turn full red. 2 1/2 64 21
Location:  KO TEST BLOCK
DATE:  October 4, 2016  +89 Reference:  Fruit Picked on Oct. 4th - Refrigerated until Oct. 12th
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R2 T94 24C400 B/Y +64 Good crop, excellent shape, firm, nice flavor.  Past now, but a very nice product in a good slot for black skin. 3 76 20
R2 TR27
R7 T131
5A713 R/Y +75
+85
Heavy crop, huge size, no aeration, juicy, good flavor, spongy firm, earlier than previous years, no cracks or heat damage, medium color - orange red. 2 7/8 73 18
R2 T4
R2 T62
R7 T151
62M513 R/Y +95 Excellent flavor, ok color now, very firm, good size, just ok crop, crisp, juicy, no cracks, no aeration or dryness, no heat damage.  GREAT and truly late. 2 3/4 70 21-23
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 26, 2016  +104 Reference:  
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 9G323 dP-B/R +80 Still Firm, heavy crop, excellent flavor, ok size, heart shape with air pocket. 2 5/8 67 20-24
15 11Q371 B/Yring +80 Still Firm, was +66, baby tree, heavy crop, good size, best late black to store on tree, no cracks, excellent flavor. 2 1/2 64 21-25
Comm 62M513 R/Y +85 Still holding well, excellent flavor, medium color, firm, good size, just ok crop. 2 3/4 70 21-23
New 11Q1230 Croc/Pk +90 Croc egg, baby tree, 3 fruits, good flavor, large size, firm. 2 7/8 73 23
Exp. 15 10Q1097 B/Yring +95 Excellent shoulders, no cracks, good size, excellent flavor, light crop, firm. 2 5/8 67 27
New 50P23 R/Pk +95 Full color, no cracks, baby tree, good shoulders, good shape, good flavor, good size, firm. 2 5/8 67 22
Exp. 13 7C218 R/Y +100 Excellent flavor, large size, firm, good crop, color? 2 3/4 70 23