| 2017 KO Test |
B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | |||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: May 10, 2017 -85 | Reference: May Princess -85 | |||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | Rain: 1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily | |||||||
| SMALL TREES | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 2016 | 17Q436 | WP LC | -93 | Ok size, firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 12 | |
| 2016 | 17Q469 | YP LC | -92 | Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 11 | |
| T-1 | new | 63P200 | WP LC | -90 | Excellent color, firm, some good size, ok flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 10 |
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| T-1 | new | 69P522 | YN vLC | -86 | A few large, firm, flat nose, nice color. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 10 |
| ref | 12G873 | YP mLC NM | -85 | MAY PRINCESS. Reference. Firm, medium size, non-melting, nice color. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 12 | |
| 61P561 | YP mLC | -83 | Good shape, nice two-tone color, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 11 | ||
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: May 10, 2017 -78 | Reference: May Princess -85 | |||||||
| R6 T 24 | 61P20 | YN vLC | -76 | Excellent flat shape, good color, clean, nice size, firm, ex.flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 12 | |
| R6 T 25 | 2C565 | WN mLC | -76 | Nice round shape, good red color with a few freckles, firm, good flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 12 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: May Princess -85 | |||||||
| DATE: May 17, 2017 -78 | Reference: May Bright -72 one week away | |||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | YOUNG TREES | |||||||
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| T-1 | new | 61P1008 | YPSA LC | -83 | Sub-acid, LARGE, medium firm, nice color, heavy crop, flat shape. | 3 | 76 | 13 |
| T-1 | new | 69P983 | WN | -82 | Excellent color, firm, round shape, mild flavor, good crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 15 |
| 2015 | 27C334 | YP LC | -82 | Excellent color, firm, flat shape, large size, light crop (frost). | 3 | 76 | 12 | |
| T-1 | new ? | 69P7 | YN vLC | -80 | Very similar to 61P20 - probably the same variety on it's own root. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 15 |
| 2014 | 61P20 | YN vLC | -76 | Heavy crop, LARGE, firm, good flavor, flat with indented apex, light freckling, good color. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 14 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: May 17, 2017 -73 | Reference: May Bright -72 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| R6 T 24 | 61P20 | YN vLC | -76 | Excellent flat shape, good color, clean, nice size, firm, ex.flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 12 | |
| R6 T 25 | 2C565 | WN mLC | -76 | Nice round shape, good red color with a few freckles, firm, good flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 12 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R7 T 52 | 61P20 | YN vLC | -76 | Large, flat nose, very firm, excellent color, nice in three locations, 5 days ahead of Z-Fire/May Bright - a few apex tears. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 12 | |
| R7 T 43-44 | 27C334 | YP LC | -75 | Heavy crop here, large size, flat shape, good firmness, excellent color, very good flavor, 5 days before Spring Princess. | 3 | 76 | 13 | |
| R6 T 26 | 3C718 | WN LC | -73 | Heavy crop, acid balance flavor, round shape, ok color, size? | 2 5/8 | 67 | 12 | |
| R5 T 20 | 67M27 | WN | -70 | Large, flat shape, firm, good crop, a few apex tears. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 12 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: May 24, 2017 -71 | Reference: May Bright -72 | |||||||
| Reference: 2P790 Pearlicious I WN -66 | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 2012 Mike |
31C474 | YN mLC | -72 | Very LARGE at picking time, firm, dark red with some freckles, no cracks or tears, strong nectarine flavor, big crop. With May Bright, but larger, especially with a girdle. | 3 | 76 | 13 | |
| T-1 | new | 65P1062 | YP NM? | -73 | Excellent shape and color, non-melting, baby graft. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 14 |
| Comm | 6M86 | YN mLC | -72 | May Bright. Reference. Excellent color, shape, firmness, and flavor. Good size. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 36M556 | WN LC | -72 | Clean, excellent color, good flavor, medium size. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 15 | |
| Comm | 2P790 | WN mLC | -66 | Pearlicious I. Reference. Nice size, shape, and flavor. Good color and firmness. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 17Q570 | WP NM LC | -65 | Preview: Large size, good shape, ready next week. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 13 | |
| Apricots | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| New | 47P341 | COT | -70 | Small, light crop, baby tree. | 2 1/8 | 54 | 17 | |
| 2016 | 19C133 | COT | -68 | Large, medium crop, deep suture, slight blush. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 16 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: May 24, 2017 -66 | Reference: May Bright -72 | |||||||
| Last Week Repeat | ||||||||
| R6 T 26 | 3C718 | WN LC | -73 | Heavy crop, acid balance flavor, round shape, ok color, size? | 2 5/8 | 67 | 12 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R4 T9 | 58M3 | R/dR | -66 | Early plum with good crop, firm, ok flavor, chewy texture, nice round & flat shape. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 16 | |
| R3 T27 | 3C797 | WN LC | -66 | Large size, firm, ok color, nice flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| R6 T36 | 17Q570 | WP LC | -68 | LARGE. Good color, firm, mild flavor, round shape. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 13 | |
| R7 T62 | 38M850 | WP LC NM | -64 | LARGE. Nonmelting, excellent shape, good color, mild flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 12 | |
| R6 T38 | 24Q282 | YP mLC NM | -64 | Round and very flat, medium color, firm, ok flavor. | 3 | 76 | 11 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: May 30, 2017 -60 | Reference: Rose Bright YN -63 | |||||||
| Reference: 2P790 Pearlicious I WN -66 | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 2016 | 36M556 | WN LC | -70 | Clean, excellent color, good flavor, medium size. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 15 | |
| 2015 | 17Q570 | WP NM LC | -63 | Large size, good shape, average flavor, nice color, low acid. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 12 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| T-1 | new | 1C869 | YNSA LC | -68 | Nice sub-acid flavor, large size, nice shape, frost hurt crop. | 3 1/16 | 78 | 15 |
| new | 61P456 | YPSA mLC | -66 | Huge, good color, medium firm, sub-acid flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14-16 | |
| T-1 | new | 66P642 | WN | -66 | Firm, nice shape & color, EXCELLENT FLAVOR. | 3 | 76 | 15-21 |
| T-1 | new | 63P1070 | YNSA | -66 | Nice sub-acid yellow nectarine, medium size, ex. color. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 16-18 |
| T-2 | new | 1C793 | WN LC | -65 | EXCELLENT FLAVOR, firm, full dark red, some freckles, good crop. | 3 | 76 | 18 |
| T-1 | new | 62P1000 | WN | -64 | EXCELLENT FLAVOR, firm, full red color, slightly oblong, good crop. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 |
| Comm | 28C571 | YP NM LC | -64 | Red Princess II. Huge, firm, non-melting, very nice flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 15 | |
| Comm | 8G292 | YN mLC | -63 | Rose Bright. reference | 2 7/8 | 73 | 15 | |
| Comm | 53P410 | YN mLC | -60 | Kay Diamond VII. reference | 3 1/16 | 78 | 12 | |
| Apricots | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| New | 17C73 | COT | -62 | Medium crop, good flavor, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 17-19 | |
| T-1 | New | 45P714 | COT | -60 | Good size, firm, medium crop. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 17 |
| T-2 | New | 45P902 | COT | -62 | Large, firm, strong flavor, high brix. | 2 9/16 | 65 | 18-20 |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| T-1 | new | 50M195 | RG/R | -66 | Good crop, very good flavor, medium size only, nice flat shape, before Black Nectar. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 16-18 |
| 2015 | 58M3 | R/dR | -63 | Large, round, firm, nice red flesh, medium flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 14 | |
| Comm | 37P568 | P/R | -63 | Black Nectar. Heavy crop, large, firm, good flavor, ex.shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 14-17 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: May 30, 2017 -57 | Reference: | |||||||
| Last Week Repeat | ||||||||
| R4 T9 | 58M3 | R/dR | -66 | Early plum with good crop, firm, ok flavor, chewy texture, nice round & flat shape. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 15 | |
| R6 T36 | 17Q570 | WP LC | -68 | LARGE. Good color, firm, mild flavor, round shape. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 13 | |
| R7 T62 | 38M850 | WP LC NM | -64 | LARGE. Nonmelting, excellent shape, good color, mild flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 12 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R6 T26 | 65P192 | WN mLC | -64 | Large, firm, nice mild flavor, heavy crop, few split pits. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 12 | |
| R5 T31 | 2C632 | YN | -60 | Huge, flat shape, nice flavor, firm, ok color. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 13 | |
| R5 T156 | 37P568 | P/R | -63 | Black Nectar. Heavy crop, large, firm, good flavor, ex.shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 14 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: June 8, 2017 -51 | Reference: June Time Peach YP NM mLC -56 | |||||||
| Reference: Diamond Bright YN -52 | ||||||||
| Reference: Honey Red Dino 26C218 RG/R -52 | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| new | 62P1000 | WN | -62 | EXCELLENT FLAVOR, firm, full red color, slightly oblong, good crop. Still firm! | 3 | 76 | 22 | |
| new | 66P642 | WN | -62 | Firm, nice shape & color, EXCELLENT FLAVOR. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| new | 2C587 | YN | -60 | Clean, still pretty firm, large. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 14 16 | 67P136 | YNSA LC | -56 | HUGE! Heavy crop, ok sub-acid flavor, only average color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| new | 66P882 | WN | -56 | Firm, balanced flavor, dark red with freckles. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 19 | |
| Comm. | 8G1205 | YP NM mLC | -56 | June Time. Commercial reference. Large, firm, ex.color. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 13 | |
| new | 1C809 | WN LC | -55 | Light crop, smooth skin, good flavor, large. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18 | |
| Apricots | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| New | 16Q217 | COT | -54 | Ok crop, good color, red blush, ok size excellent flavor. Very freestone. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 20 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm. | Silver
Phoenix 26C110 |
GR/R | -55 | Good size, nice shape, firm, very light crop, good color, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 17 | |
| 15 | 19C196 | R/R | -55 | Excellent flavor, light crop, ok size. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 17-19 | |
| New | 27C229 | R/R | -52 | Ok size for very young graft, good flavor, mild skin, very firm, nice shape. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 17 | |
| Exp. 15 | 56M170 | R/vdR | -50 | Large size, medium crop, ok flavor, scattered soft. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 16 | |
| New | 8Q1145 | RG/vdR | -49 | Young tree, large size, medium crop, nice shape, very firm, tart skin. Darkest flesh of the year. Very sweet & tart. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| 14 | 47M736 | RG/vdR | -47 | Preview - Good crop, large size, nice shape, very firm, flavor? | 2 3/4 | 70 | 14 | |
| Exp. 15 | 47M746 | RG/vdR | -47 | Preview - Large size, good crop, nice shape, very firm, flavor? | 2 7/8 | 73 | 14 | |
| Comm. 16 |
57M438 | R/R | -50 | Ok crop, large size, nice shape, firm, ok flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 16 | |
| Comm. 16 |
57M1230 | RG/R | -47 | 1 Fruit Sample - Not ready, very light crop, medium size, tart flavor now. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 14 | |
| Comm. 16 |
55M694 | R/R | -47 | 2 Fruit Sample - Not ready, Giant size, ok crop, ok flavor now, very firm, nice shape. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: June 7, 2017 -46 | Reference: Honey Red Dino 26C218 RG/R -52 | |||||||
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R3 T 47 | 2C369 | WN | -44 | Sweet, good size, rough skin. Balanced flavor. | 3 | 76 | 16 | |
| R3 TR 70 | 45P780 | Cot | -46 | Ok flavor, light crop, nice cosmetics. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 15 | |
| R4 T 7 | 26C110 | RG/R | -54 | Silver Phoenix. Big crop, firm, nice flavor on the large fruit. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 15-18 | |
| R7 T 14-23 | 56M170 | R/vdR | -50 | Expedited young trees. Large, flat, firm, average flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 14 | |
| R4 T 10 | 10G1017 | R/R | -49 | Light crop, nice size and flavor. | 2 9/16 | 65 | 16 | |
| R5 T182 | 50M383 | RG/R | -46 | Preview: Large, ok crop, flat shape. Cinnamon flavor. | 2 13/16 | 71 | 14 | |
| R7 T 27-37 | 47M746 | dR/vdR | -46 | Expedited young trees. Large, flat, firm, average flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 14 | |
| R4 T 29-30 | 57M770 | dR/dR | -42 | Preview: Young trees, firm, nice shape, good flavor. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 15-17 | |
| R4 T 35 | 4P794 | R/R | -42 | Preview: Good size and flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 16 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: June 14, 2017 -43 | Reference: Pearl Time WN -45 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 14 16 | 67P136 | YNSA LC | -56 | HUGE! Heavy crop, ok sub-acid flavor, only average color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| 15 R6 T38 | 24Q282 | YPNM LC | -54 | HUGE! Flat shape, firm, excellent flavor. After 28C571. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 16 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| new | 5C520 | YNSA | -48 | Baby tree. Good shape, some freckles, great flavor. | 3 | 76 | 22 | |
| new | 66P365 | YPSA | -46 | Young tree, nice shape, firm, nice color, ex.flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 19 | |
| new | 15A1225 | WN LC | -45 | Good crop, firm, freckles, dark red skin, balanced flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 20-24 | |
| 15 R6 T43 | 10A1088 | WP mLC | -45 | Large, firm, balanced flavor, heavy crop. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 16 | |
| 15 R5 T85 | 68P730 | WN mLC | -45 | Balanced flavor, some freckles. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 17 | |
| 11 R5 T53 | 67M195 | WP LC | -45 | Large, firm, ok flavor, great shape, some smalls. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | |
| 15 R5 T94 | 66P114 | WP mLC | -44 | Large, heavy crop, nice shape, firm. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | |
| new | 66P610 | WN | -44 | Young tree, nice shape, good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 17 | |
| 15 R5 T93 | 67M11 | YNC | -44 | Medium size, dark red color, firm, good crops. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| new | 63P798 | WN | -43 | Young tree, firm, freckles, great flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| Apricots / PC | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| New | 16Q575 | Cot | -46 | Nice size and color, medium crop, good flavor, no drops. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18 | |
| 14 | 16Q236 | Cot | -45 | Good crop, ok size, ok flavor, nice color, no drops. | 2 1/4 | 57 | 17-21 | |
| Exp. 15 | 13C354 | PC | -44 | Very good crop, small size, excellent flavor. | 2 | 51 | 20 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm. | 24C50 | P-R/R | -44 | Flavor Majesty - Large size, medium crop, nice shape, ok flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17 | |
| 14 | 47M736 | RG/vdR | -45 | Good crop, large size, nice shape, very firm, just ok flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 14-17 | |
| Exp. 15 | 47M746 | RG/vdR | -50 | Large size, good crop, nice shape, very firm, flavor? | 2 7/8 | 73 | 14-18 | |
| Comm. 16 |
57M438 | R/R | -50 | 2nd Look - Ok crop, large size, nice shape, firm, ok flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 17 | |
| Comm. 16 |
57M1230 | RG/R | -47 | 2nd Look - Very light crop, medium size, ok flavor now. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 15 | |
| Comm. 16 |
55M694 | R/R | -47 | 2nd Look - Giant size, ok crop, ok flavor now, very firm, nice shape. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 17 | |
| LY | 7G440 | B-dR/dR | -46 | Good crop, on size on young graft, good flavor, nice color. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20 | |
| Exp. 16 | 6P973 | R/R | -44 | Ok crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| New | 28N1028 | dRG/dR | -44 | Young tree, ok crop, good flavor, flat round shape. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 19 | |
| LY | 50M184 | RG/R | -44 | Excellent flavor, nice shape, good crop, firm. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 18-21 | |
| 14,15 | 49M372 | RG/R | -44 | Large size, good flavor, ok crop, slight tip, firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 16-19 | |
| New | 9P206 | RG/dR | -44 | Ok size, for baby graft, firm, good flavor, medium crop. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 19 | |
| 15 | 51M536 | B-dR/dR | -43 | Very firm, nice shape, good crop, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 16-19 | |
| 16 | 47M794 | B-dR/dR | -43 | Heavy crop, good size, nice shape, firm, ok flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17 | |
| 15 | 47M231 | R/dR | -43 | Large size, ok crop, ok flavor, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-19 | |
| 15 | 47M807 | B-dR/dR | -42 | Heavy crop, variable size, nice shape, ok flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 16-18 | |
| 12 | 14P874 | RG/R | -42 | Slight heart shape, ok crop, ok flavor, ok size. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20 | |
| 14 | 14G115 | R/dR | -42 | Very young tree, light crop, excellent flavor, good size. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18-20 | |
| LY | 9A1105 | YG/Y | -40 | Very good crop, good size, very firm, nice shape, ok flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: June 14, 2017 -39 | Reference: Flavor Majesty R/R -44 | |||||||
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: June 21, 2017 -36 | Reference: Flavor Pearl WN -34 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 15 R5 T94 | 66P114 | WPC mLC | -44 | Balanced flavor, heavy crop, huge size, firm. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 16 | |
| 15 R5 T93 | 67M11 | YNC | -44 | Medium size, dark red color, firm, good crops - STILL FIRM. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| new | 66P610 | WN | -42 | Young tree, nice shape, good flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 12 R7 T73 | 29C635 | WPC | -44 | Ripe last week. Tons of huge, firm, peaches. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 14 | |
| new | 66P718 | YNC | -41 | Young tree: Excellent flavor, firm, nice shape. | 3 | 76 | 18 | |
| new | 8C882 | YNSA | -41 | Baby tree: Very firm, dark red with freckles, great flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| new | 64P467 | WNC | -40 | Balanced flavor, dark red with small freckles, heavy crop. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18 | |
| 15 R5 T103 | 67M10 | YNCSA LC | -38 | FT: Excellent flavor, firm, medium color. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 17-20 | |
| new | 36M394 | WPC LC | -38 | Young tree: Heavy crop, excellent color, crisp. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 11 R5 T61 COMM |
6G109 | WP LC | -38 | Huge size, excellent shape, medium flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 14 | |
| new | 36M133 | WNC | -37 | Small tree: Firm, good color, a few small tips. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 21 | |
| 16 R7 T117 | 67P1122 | YNC | -37 | Large, good shape, good crop, med. color. | 3 | 76 | 16 | |
| new | 31C230 | YNC | -36 | Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, good color in shade. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| 11 R5 T57 COMM |
31C758 | WN LC | -34 | Pearlicious VI, Flavor Pearl. Huge crop, large size, firm, excellent shape, great flavor - the winner. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18 | |
| Apricots / PC | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm. | 37P1018 | PC | -35 | Black Velvet - Excellent flavor, ok crop, medium size, nice color. | 2 1/4 | 57 | 21 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm. | 26C167 | GR/dR | -40 | Honey Dino - Good crop, good size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19-21 | |
| Comm. | 27C714 | B/R | -40 | Black Ruby - Good crop, good flavor, variable ripening, nice shape and color. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18 | |
| Comm. | 24C93 | B/R | -35 | Ebony Treat - Good size, ok crop, good flavor, good shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| Comm. | 21P1155 | GR/R | -32 | Dapple Dino - Good flavor, medium crop, medium size, nice shape. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 19 | |
| 15 | 51M536 | B-dR/dR | -43 | Still firm, nice shape, good crop, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18-20 | |
| 15 | 47M807 | B-dR/dR | -42 | Still firm, heavy crop, variable size, nice shape, ok flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 17-20 | |
| New | 57M967 | dR/R | -39 | Heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor, firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-20 | |
| LY | 8G663 | R/R | -38 | Ok flavor with some tartness, ok size, medium crop, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| 12 | 8C110 | RG/R | -38 | Ok crop, large size, excellent flavor, ok firmness. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| New | 10P301 | P/Y | -38 | Very young graft, good size, excellent flavor, ok crop. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18 | |
| Shown 2015 | 6P978 | R/Y | -38 | Good crop, heart shape, large size, good flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| New | 8A1231 | GR/R | -38 | Heavy crop, medium size, nice shape, good flavor, firm. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20-22 | |
| 12 | 2A653 | R/R | -37 | Good crop, large size, mild skin, medium firmness. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17 | |
| 14 | 54M534 | RG/R | -36 | Heavy crop, good size, nice shape, few tip scabs. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18-20 | |
| 14 15 | 47M300 | RG/R | -36 | Heavy crop, good size, heart shape, excellent flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20-22 | |
| New | 1A169 | RG/dR | -36 | Baby tree, good size, ok crop, good flavor, very firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| Exp. 15 | 14G208 | RG/R | -35 | Excellent flavor, mild skin, good crop, big size, nice shape. Early Red Phoenix. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| New | 57M396 | RG/R | -35 | Ok crop, nice shape, excellent flavor, large size. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| Exp. 15 | 48M630 | RG/dR | -33 | Good crop, medium size, good flavor, firm. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20-22 | |
| New | 17Q506 | B/Y | -32 | Large size on young tree, ok flavor, very firm, good crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: June 21, 2017 -32 | Reference: 26C167 GR/R -35 HONEY DINO | |||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R4 T26 | 47M807 | B-dR/dR | -41 | Good crop, excellent cosmetics, firm - one of the BEST this week. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| R4 T29-30 | 57M770 | dR/dR | -40 | Very nice quality for 2nd look. | 2 5/8 | 65 | 20 | |
| R5 T181 | 27C714 | B/R | -40 | BLACK RUBY - ex.quality, very heavy crop. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 16-18 | |
| R2 T163 | 48M1159 | RG/R | -35 | GIANT, good crop, nice shape, color? | 3 1/8 | 79 | 15 | |
| R4 T24 | 26C167 | GR/dR | -35 | Honey Dino - Heavy crop - next week. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 18-21 | |
| R2 T171 | 48M630 | RG/dR | -33 | Medium crop, nice flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21 | |
| R2 T180 | 40M23 | B/R | -33 | Light crop, next week. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 16 | |
| R4 T114-150 | 14G208 | RG/dR | -32 | Looks spectacular on the tree - NEXT WEEK. Large & flat. | 2 3/4 | 70 | ||
| R5 T93 | 67M11 | YNC | -40 | Heavy crop, large size, excellent dark red color, clean, firm, Spring Bright timing, sizes right before picking. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| R5 T72 | 2C369 | WN | -32 | Good crop, firm, medium color, some freckles. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 18 | |
| R5 T98 | 66M48 | WPC | -32 | Ex.crop, nice size, full pink color, crisp texture. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 14 | |
| R7 T82 | 66M53 | WPC | -32 | HUGE, light crop, ok flavor and firmness, full color. | 4 1/2 | 114 | 14 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: June 28, 2017 -29 | Reference: Flavor Pearl WN -34 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| new | 66P610 | WN | -42 | 3rd Look: Young tree, excellent shape, ROCK firm, ex.balanced flavor, medium freckles. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| new | 36M394 | WPC LC | -38 | Young tree: Heavy crop, excellent color, crisp, very firm. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 16 R7 T117 | 67P1122 | YNC | -37 | Large, good shape, good crop & color, ROCK hard, ex.flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18 | |
| 11 R5 T57 COMM |
31C758 | WN LC | -34 | Pearlicious VI, Flavor Pearl. Commercial reference - the best white flesh nectarine of the season. Huge crop, size, great firmness, flavor, shape & color. | 3 3/16 | 81 | 18-22 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| COMM | 34P249 | WPF mLC | -36 | Pearl Princess. Commercial reference. Very nice color, crop, firmness, and flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 16-20 | |
| new | 10C688 | YNSA | -34 | Large, firm, ex.dark red color, good crop, ex.flavor. | 3 3/16 | 81 | 16-24 | |
| new | 31C247 | YNC | -34 | Large, med.crop, firm, average color, nice shape. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | |
| new | 69P540 | WNC | -32 | ROCK hard, ex.shape, balanced flavor, good color w/freckles. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 19 | |
| new | 18A748 | YNC | -32 | Large size, ex.color, good flavor, a few deep sutures. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| new | 18A918 | YNCSA | -32 | Very large, ex.color, good crop, nice flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 17-19 | |
| new | 12C222 | WPC | -32 | Young tree, own root, large, firm, nice shape, ex.flavor! | 3 3/8 | 86 | 16-20 | |
| 16 R7 T119 | 2C534 | YNF | -30 | Small tree, very firm, ex.flat nose, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 14 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm. | 22C534 | B/dR | -30 | Black Raspberry - Ok crop, very firm, good size, nice flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19-23 | |
| Exp. 15 | 14G208 | RG/R | -35 | Still Firm - Excellent flavor, mild skin, good crop, big size, nice shape. Early Red Phoenix. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-22 | |
| Exp. 15 | 48M630 | RG/dR | -33 | Still Firm - Good crop, medium size, good flavor, firm. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20-22 | |
| New | 25C713 | RG/R | -32 | Large size, good crop, nice shape, ok flavor, medium firmness. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 16 | 48M1040 | RG/R | -30 | Good crop, large size, just ok flavor, medium firmness. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| Exp. 15 | 26C600 | RG/dR | -29 | Medium to light crop, large size, nice shape, very firm, good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-22 | |
| New | 2Q1136 | R/R | -29 | Good crop, nice color and shape, ok size for own root, ok flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18 | |
| 16 | 10P645 | B/Yring | -29 | Good crop, very firm, ok size, ok flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 19-21 | |
| New | 10P314 | B/dR | -28 | Baby Graft - Heavy crop, excellent flavor, ok size. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 19-21 | |
| 16 | 47M966 | R/R | -27 | Heavy crop, excellent flavor, slight heart shape, very firm, good size. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 14 | 40M901 | R/R | -27 | Good crop, large size, ok flavor, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 19-21 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: June 28, 2017 -24 | Reference: Dapple Dino 25P1155 GR/R -32 | |||||||
| This Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R2 T160 | 51M536 | B/R | -30 | Firm, good crop, excellent flavor, smooth. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18-20 | |
| R2 T166 | 47M300 | RG/dR | -24 | Good crop, medium size, heart shape, crisp, nice flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| R2 T168 R4 T114-150 |
14G208 | RG/dR | -32 | Looks spectacular on the tree - Large, flat, light crop here, heavy in Le Grand. Early Red Phoenix. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| R2 T175 | 18C438 | RG/R | -32 | Light crop, huge size, nice flavor. | 3 | 76 | 18 | |
| R3 T191 | 33M487 | RYD/R | -26 | Medium crop, flat shape, firm, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18 | |
| R4 T24 | 26C167 | GR/dR | -35 | Honey Dino. Heavy crop, nice size, firm, good flavor. | 2 9/16 | 65 | 18-21 | |
| R5 T188 | 21P1155 | GR/R | -32 | Dapple Dino. Good crop, medium flavor, firm, nice shape. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 18 | |
| R5 T97 | 2C547 | YNCSA | -26 | HUGE, firm, ok flavor, good crop. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 14 | |
| R5 T98 | 66M48 | WPC mLC | -32 | HUGE, firm, good color, good crop. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 14 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: July 5, 2017 -22 | Reference: Flavor Pearl WN -34 Majestic Pearl WN -14 | |||||||
| Reference: Grand Bright YNC -22 | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 11 R5 T57 COMM |
31C758 | WN LC | -34 | Pearlicious VI, Flavor Pearl. Commercial reference - the best white flesh nectarine of the season. Huge crop, size, great firmness, flavor, shape & color. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 18-22 | |
| new | 10C688 | YNSA | -34 | Large, firm, ex.dark red color, good crop, BEST FLAVOR. | 3 3/16 | 81 | 16-24 | |
| new | 69P540 | WNC | -32 | ROCK hard, ex.shape, balanced flavor, good color w/freckles. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 19 | |
| 16 R7 T119 | 2C534 | YNF | -30 | Small tree, very firm, ex.flat nose, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 15 | |
| new | 2C688 | WNC | -34 | Ex.balanced flavor, firm, large, good color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 21 | |
| R7 T85 COMM |
2P73 | YPC | -30 | Reference: Red Princess. Large, heavy crop, good color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| new | 18A748 | YNC | -30 | Clean, firm, ex.color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 13 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 14 R6 T59 | 69P539 | YNFSA | -28 | Firm, very large, nice flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | |
| 16 R7 T116 | 68P1022 | WNC | -28 | Good color, firm, deep stem cavity. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18 | |
| new | 13A762 | WPF | -28 | Dark red color, crisp, very tight pit cavily, ex.shape & color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 17 | |
| 16 R7 T120 | 11A733 | WPF | -28 | Large, firm, nice shape, full pink color. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 15 | |
| new | 18A918 | YNCSA | -27 | Firm, clean, large. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| new | 69P1038 | YNCSA | -25 | Very heavy crop, firm, freckles, dark red, ex.flavor. | 3 1/16 | 78 | 19 | |
| new | 55P1092 | WP NM | -24 | Baby Tree: Non-melting, sweet, good color, low acid. | 3 | 76 | 18 | |
| 14 R6 T48 | 17A1174 | YPCSA | -24 | Giant size, firm, ex.color, big crop. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 14 | |
| 13 R3 T67 | 60P1076 | YNCSA | -24 | Large, firm, ex.flavor, nice shape, full red color - nice at KO. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18-20 | |
| 15 R3 T160 | 35M346 | WNC mLC | -22 | Large size, firm, good flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 17 | |
| new | 10C69 | YPCSA | -22 | Baby Tree: Firm, good shape, nice flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| 11 R5 T80-81 | 11P1175 | WPF | -18 | Preview. Heavy crop, firm, next week. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 14 | |
| John D's | 48P442 | WPF | -16 | Preview. Heavy crop, firm, next week. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| AUSTRALIA - way past, but need to see | ||||||||
| Exp. 15 | 14G208 | RG/R | -35 | Excellent flavor, mild skin, good crop, big size, nice shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| 15 R5 T93 | 67M11 | YNC | -44 | Medium size, dark red color, firm, good crops - STILL FIRM. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| 15 R5 T103 | 67M10 | YNCSA LC | -38 | FT: Excellent flavor, firm, medium color. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 17-20 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Exp. 15 | 26C600 | RG/dR | -25 | Medium to light crop, large size, nice shape, very firm, good flavor, tart skin. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-22 | |
| Comm | 11P320 | GR/R | -22 | Phoenix Sun - Good crop, ok size, ok flavor, nice shape, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| Comm | 22C321 | B/RW | -22 | Ebony Sweet - Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, nice color. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| Comm | 1C116 | RG/dR | -12 | Red Phoenix - Big size, ok flavor now, good crop, nice shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| New | 5A807 | RG/R | -25 | Ok size for baby tree on own root, nice shape, good flavor, firm. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 19 | |
| New | 17Q79 | GR/dR | -25 | Good flavor, ok crop, ok size for baby graft. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18 | |
| New | 21Q1089 | R/dR | -24 | Good size for baby tree on own root, good crop, nice flavor, nice color, firm. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20 | |
| LY | 9P773 | B/Y | -22 | Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, firm, good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| 15 | 26C20 | R/R | -22 | Good crop, large size, for baby graft, excellent flavor, variable shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 22 | |
| New | 56M679 | dR/vdR | -21 | Large size, good crop, good flavor, very firm, heart shape with slight tip. Cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| 10 11 | 59M733 | R/R | -21 | Ok flavor, large size, for baby graft, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| 14 | 32P960 | GY/Y | -20 | Very heavy crop, not bad scuffing on tree, ok flavor, ok size, deep suture. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18-20 | |
| 12 15 | 26C386 | RY/Y | -20 | Heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor, tiger stripe coloring. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-21 | |
| New | 6C21 | YR/Y | -20 | Very heavy crop, ok size, excellent flavor, heart shape. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18-25 | |
| 16 | 32P151 | R/Yring | -19 | Large size, nice shape, good flavor, firm, light crop. Ex. flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 16 | 57M1159 | GR/Pk | -19 | Good crop, good size, nice shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-21 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: July 5, 2017 -17 | Reference: Red Phoenix R/dR -13 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R2 T168 R4 T114-150 |
14G208 | RG/dR | -32 | Looks
spectacular on the tree - light crop at KO young trees. NO SAMPLE THIS WEEK. |
2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| R5 T97 | 2C547 | YNCSA | -26 | HUGE, firm, ok flavor, good crop. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 12 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R7 T41 | 26C600 | R/dR | -25 -13 | Huge, light crop this year, ex.shape, sweet & tart. TONY | 3 1/16 | 78 | 18 | |
| R3 T160 | 35M346 | WNC mLC | -20 | HUGE, firm, ok flavor here - ex.flavor Le Grand. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 14 | |
| R5 T108 | 15A532 | DNWP | -20 | Donut white peach, huge, balanced flavor, not a heavy crop. | 4 | 102 | 14 | |
| R2 T128 | 26C386 | RY/Y | -18 | Red & Yellow 2-tone. Good size, firm, ok crop. Early Mango Tango. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18 | |
| R5 T90 | 60P536 | WNC | -18 | HUGE, crisp, ok flavor here. | 4 | 102 | 14 | |
| R4 T120 | 59M733 | R/R | -17 | Large, good crop, very good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| R2 T170 | 11P320 | GR/R | -13 | Preview: Phoenix Sun. Large, firm, ex.flavor, lighter crop here. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| R2 T126 | 26Q828 | P/dR | -10 | Good crop, nice shape, ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: July 12, 2017 -15 | Reference: Majestic Pearl WN -14 | |||||||
| Reference: Grand Bright YNC -22 | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| new | 13A762 | WPF | -24 | Dark red color, crisp, very tight pit cavily, ex.shape & color. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 17 | |
| John D's | 48P442 | WPF | -15 | Very heavy crop, large size, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 15 | |
| Plum-cot | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| new | 13P26 | Y&R/Y IS PC |
-10 | Plum-cot/Pubescent Plum: Heavy crop! Excellent pollinators. Firm, sweet, smallish size, good flavor, nice shape. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 16-20 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| new | 7C880 | YNC | -21 | Young tree: Good color, average firmness. | 3 | 76 | 16 | |
| new | 9C673 | WPC | -20 | Baby tree: Huge size, firm, very low acid, nice color. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 16 | |
| 14 R6 T55 12 R7 T88 |
60P534 | WNC | -20 | Nice size, clean &
smooth, dark red skin, very low acid. R6 T55 |
3 1/8 | 79 | 20 | |
| new | 6B251 | YNCSA | -19 | Baby tree: Clean, firm, mild. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18-20 | |
| new | 31C841 | YNCSA mLC | -18 | Smooth, clean skin, firm, very large, good flavor. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 16 | |
| 15 R3 T164 | 35M200 | WNC mLC | -17 | Dark red skin with freckles, heavy crop, rock hard. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| 14 R5 T99 | 16A792 | WPC | -15 | Firm, nice flavor, excellent shape. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 18 | |
| comm | 15G222 | WNC mLC | -14 | Majestic Pearl: Large, very firm, freckles, sweet. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 12 R7 T90 | 28C145 | YNCSA | -10 | Young trees: Large, good color, firm, nice flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm | 11P320 | GR/R | -22 | Phoenix Sun - Good crop, ok size, ok flavor, nice shape, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| Comm | 1C116 | RG/dR | -15 | Red Phoenix - Large size, good flavor, good crop, nice shape, few cracks, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| Comm | 38P827 | Y/Y | -15 | Honeysuckle Rose - Good crop, excellent flavor, variable big size, nice shape, firm, few cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| Comm | 27P954 | B/Y | -13 | Very heavy crop, large size, nice shape, firm, good color. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| Comm | 8P892 | GR/R | -10 | Crocodile Egg Preview - Good crop, large size, good flavor, few cooked and a few cracks, firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-20 | |
| Comm | 22C417 | B/R | -8 | Preview - Good crop, large size, ok flavor now, flat round shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 16-19 | |
| LY | 6C404 | RG/R | -17 | Large size, heart shape, excellent flavor, good crop, firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20-22 | |
| New | 0P60 | RG/dR | -16 | Ok size for baby graft, ok crop, slight heart shape, very firm, excellent flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 22-24 | |
| 12 | 9M226 | R/R | -15 | Excellent flavor, variable medium size, good crop, nice shape. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 22 | |
| 16 | 10P110 | B/Y | -15 | Large size on baby graft, good crop, excellent flavor, nice shape, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-23 | |
| 16 | 5C512 | GY/W | -15 | Large size, medium crop, nice flat round shape, good flavor, no scuffing on tree. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| New | 6P955 | RG/R | -13 | Large size for baby graft, ok crop, good flavor, nice shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: July 12, 2017 -10 | Reference: Red Phoenix R/dR -13 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R7 T41 | 26C600 | R/dR | -25 -13 | Huge, light crop this year, ex.shape, sweet & tart. TONY | 3 | 76 | 19 | |
| R2 T128 | 26C386 | RY/Y | -18 | Red & Yellow 2-tone. Good size, firm, ok crop. Early Mango Tango. Still firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21 | |
| R2 T170 | 11P320 | GR/R | -13 | Preview: Phoenix Sun. Large, firm, ex.flavor, lighter crop here. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 19 | |
| R2 T126 | 26Q828 | P/dR | -10 | Good crop, nice shape, firm, flat, sweet & tart, ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-19 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R7 T81 | 30C917 | WNC | -20 | Huge, firm, ex.color, good flavor - Pearlicious VII. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14-20 | |
| R3 T165 | 66P690 | WPC | -10 | Heavy crop, good color. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 15 | |
| R4 T120 | 59M733 | R/R | -17 | Large, good crop, very good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 1855 | |
| R4 T146 | 9M226 | R/Yring | -8 | Flat, huge, firm, medium crop. | 3 | 76 | 17 | |
| R4 T73 | 9G286 | GR/R | -5 | Very heavy crop, firm, variable size, very sweet. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| R4 T179 | 8C440 | dR/dR | -10 +3 | Preview: Good crop, firm, flat shape, excellent quality. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: July 19, 2017 -8 | Reference: Majestic Pearl WN -14 | |||||||
| Snow Princess WPF +0 | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 14 R6 T55 12 R7 T88 |
60P534 | WNC | -20 | Nice size,
clean & smooth, dark red skin, very low acid. R6 T55 |
3 1/4 | 83 | 20 | |
| new | 31C841 | YNCSA mLC | -18 | Smooth, clean skin, firm, very large, good flavor. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 15 | |
| 15 R3 T164 | 35M200 | WNC mLC | -17 | Dark red skin with freckles, heavy crop, rock hard. | 3 | 76 | 23 | |
| John D's | 48P442 | WPF | -15 | Pearl Princess IX. Very heavy crop, large size, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 15 | |
| 14 R5 T99 | 16A792 | WPC | -15 | Firm, nice flavor, excellent shape, large, nice color. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 15 | |
| comm | 15G222 | WNC mLC | -14 | Majestic Pearl: Large, very firm, freckles, sweet. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 12 R7 T90 | 28C145 | YNCSA | -10 | Young trees: Large, good color, firm, nice flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 6B294 | YNCSA | -14 | Last week, baby tree: Very firm, ex. flavor & color. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | ||
| 33M975 | WNC | -10 | Young tree: Firm, ex.flavor, freckles. | 3 | 76 | 20 | ||
| 16A1195 | YNC | -9 | Large size, firm, medium color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | ||
| 2C70 | YNC | -8 | Baby tree: Huge size, average color. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 16-18 | ||
| R5 T95 | 56P1206 | WNC | -8 | Pearlicious X. Rock hard, freckles, ex.balanced flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 22 | |
| R5 T91-92 | 48P270 | WPF | -3 | Ice Queen: Firm, nice shape, medium color, sweet. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 15-18 | |
| Plum-cot | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 16 | 13P26 | Y&R/Y IS PC |
-10 | Plum-cot/Pubescent Plum: Heavy crop! Excellent pollinators. Firm, sweet, smallish size, good flavor, nice shape. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 16-22 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm | 1C116 | RG/dR | -15 | Red Phoenix - Large size, good flavor, good crop, nice shape, few cracks, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-22 | |
| Comm | 8P892 | GR/R | -10 | Crocodile Egg - Good crop, large size, good flavor, few cooked and a few cracks, firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-21 | |
| Comm | 22C417 | B/R | -8 | Good crop, large size, ok flavor now, flat round shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-20 | |
| New | 6P955 | RG/R | -10 | Large size for baby graft, ok crop, good flavor, nice shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| 16 | 24C653 | RG/R | -10 | Giant size, good crop, good flavor, mild skin, nice shape, color? | 3 1/16 | 78 | 18 | |
| 12 | 26C228 | GR/R | -8 | Big size, good flavor, nice shape, very firm, light crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| Comm | 7M423 | R/R | -8 | Sunrise - Very heavy crop, good size, good flavor, nice color, slight egg shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-20 | |
| New | 0P354 | B/Y | -8 | Large size for baby graft, excellent flavor, ok crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 22-25 | |
| New | 4P854 | R/R | -8 | Good crop, good flavor, slight heart shape, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 19-21 | |
| New | 47M1074 | B/R | -7 | Large size, heart shape, good crop, good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 19 | |
| 16 | 52M157 | R/Y | -7 | Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| 16 | 52M678 | R-P/YG | -7 | Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm, nice shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 19-22 | |
| 14 | 55M324 | G/Y | -7 | Heavy crop, slight heart shape, very firm, large size, good flavor, pretty clean on the tree for scuffing. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 19-22 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: July 19, 2017 -3 | Reference: Red Phoenix R/dR -13 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R2 T128 | 26C386 | RY/Y | -18 | Red & Yellow 2-tone. Good size, firm, ok crop. Early Mango Tango. Still firm. Very nice, plantable. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23 | |
| R3 T166 | 66P690 | WPC | -7 | Good crop, huge, dark red, good flavor. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 15 | |
| R4 T179 R4 T68 |
8C440 | dR/dR | -10 | Preview: Good crop, firm, flat shape, excellent quality. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R3 T68 | 58P390 | YNCSA | -8 | Good flavor, firm, two-tone red & yellow color. Plantable | 3 1/4 | 83 | 16 | |
| R2 T110 | 43M547 | R/R | +0 | Medium size, good crop, firm, good flavor | 2 5/8 | 67 | 17-20 | |
| R2 T131 R6 T1-10 |
8P892 | RGD/dR | +0 | Very heavy crop, sweet, some sponge, excellent flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| R2 T151 | 20C65 | R/dR | -3 | Firm, very sweet & some sour, good crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 19 | |
| R3 T169-171 | 36M207 | WPC mLC | +0 | Large, balanced flavor, pink color, firm. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 15-18 | |
| R5 T91-92 | 48P270 | WPF | -3 | Ice Queen: Firm, nice shape, medium color, sweet. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 15-18 | |
| R4 T129 | 7M423 | R/Pk | -8 | Sunshine, Australia. Very heavy crop. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 16 | |
| R7 T48 | 9M22 | GR/dR | -2 | Firm, crisp, nice shape - very good flavor in water. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: Summer Fire YNC -4 | |||||||
| DATE: July 26, 2017 -1 | Snow Princess WPF +0 | |||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Nectarines & Peaches | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 14 R5 T99 | 16A792 | WPC | -15 | Firm, nice flavor, excellent shape, large, nice color. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 15 | |
| comm | 15G222 | WNC mLC | -14 | Majestic Pearl: Large, very firm, freckles, sweet. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 20 | |
| new | 33M975 | WNC | -10 | Young tree: Firm, ex.flavor, freckles, slt.oblong. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 20 | |
| 11 R5 T95 | 56P1206 | WNC | -8 | Pearlicious X. Rock hard, freckles, ex.balanced flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 22 | |
| new | 16A1195 | WNC | -6 | Large size, firm, better color this week. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | |
| 11 R5 T91-92 | 48P270 | WPF | -3 | Ice Queen: Firm, nice shape, medium color, sweet. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 15-18 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 13 R3 T68 | 58P340 | YNCSA | -8 | Fantastic flavor! Firm, large, average color -- our best Sub-Acid Yellow EVER! PLANTABLE. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 25 | |
| 15 R3 T172 | 20Q1140 | WNC | -1 | Light crop this year, firm, ex.flavor, some freckles. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18-20 | |
| Plum-cot | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 16 R3 T108 |
13P26 | Y&R/Y IS PC |
-10 | Plum-cot/Pubescent Plum: Still Firm - Heavy crop! Excellent pollinators. Firm, sweet, smallish size, good flavor, nice shape. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 16-22 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: July 26, 2017 +4 for Nectarine/Peach +14 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R2 T128 | 26C386 | RY/Y | -18 | Red & Yellow 2-tone. Good size, firm, ok crop. Early Mango Tango. Still firm. Very nice. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 26 | |
| R4 T179 R4 T68 |
8C440 | dR/dR | -10 | Preview: Good crop, firm, flat shape, excellent quality. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| R3 T68 | 58P340 | YNCSA | -8 | Good flavor, firm, two-tone red & yellow color. Still very nice. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 16 | |
| R3 T166 | 66P690 | WPC | -7 | Good crop, huge, dark red, good flavor. Nice. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 15 | |
| R2 T151 | 20C65 | R/dR | -3 | Firm, very sweet & some sour, good crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| R5 T91-92 | 48P270 | WPF | -3 | Ice Queen: Firm, nice shape, medium color, sweet. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 17 | |
| R3 T169-171 | 36M207 | WPC mLC | +0 | Large, balanced flavor, pink color, firm. Best flavor. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 16-18 | |
| This Week | ||||||||
| R2 T126 | 26Q828 | R/dR | +7 | Still firmish, dark red flesh, ex.flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 19 | |
| R3 T179 | 13A847 | WPF | +16 | Huge, firm, nice cavity, good color. | 4 | 102 | 14 | |
| R3 T48 | 19A1167 | R/R | +14 | Heavy crop, flat shape, good flavor. Acidic. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 19 | |
| R3 T60 | 47M1086 | RGY/Pk | +14 | Huge size, light crop. Nice quality. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 19 | |
| R3 T17 | 27P326 | P/R | +15 | Good crop, good flavor, nice size. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| R3 T182-183 | 10A997 | WPF | +15 | HUGE, average flavor, some split pits. WOW size. | 4 1/2 | 114 | 13 | |
| R3 T13 | 38M238 | Y/Y | +16 | Med.to light crop, firm, good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20-24 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm R4 T129 |
7M423 | R/R | -8 | Sunrise - Medium firmness now, very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice color, slight egg shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-20 | |
| New T-2 |
47M1074 | B/R | -7 | Still firm, few fruits left, large size, heart shape, good crop, good flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 16 R4 T109 |
24C653 | RG/R | -10 | Still firm, giant size, good crop, good flavor, mild skin, nice shape, color? Ex. flavor. | 3 1/16 | 78 | 18 | |
| 12 R7 T47 |
26C228 | GR/R | +0 | Big size, good flavor, nice shape, very firm, light crop. Long stem! Ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| New | 5A1155 | B/gY | -5 | Good crop, medium firmness, excellent flavor, large size, heart shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| 14 R4 T73 |
9G286 | RG/R | -5 | Good crop, large size, medium firmness, excellent IS flavor, bumpy skin. CROCODILE EGG II - ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21-23 | |
| New | 2P257 | RG/R | -4 | Good flavor, large size on baby graft, ok firmness, good crop, nice shape. Good flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| New | 10P588 | R/G | -3 | Excellent IS flavor, good size for baby graft, very firm, good crop. Pure sugar . . . HONEY . . . lickidelicious - Brody. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22-25 | |
| 16 R4 T99 |
6P173 | RG/Yring | -2 | Giant size for baby graft, ok crop, very firm, slight heart shape, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 19 | |
| 15 R2 T103 |
7Q372 | R/R | -2 | Good size for baby graft, excellent flavor, crisp and very firm. Fruit punch flavor with excellent juice. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 15 R2 T127 |
11G720 | RG/R | +0 | Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very few tip cracks, nice shape, firm. Some scuff. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| 14 R4 T68,179 |
8C440 | dR/dR | +0 | Good crop, excellent flavor, large size, nice shape, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| New | 3P781 | R/dR | +0 | Good size for baby graft, good crop, good flavor, very firm. Tart. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18-20 | |
| 12 R2 T157 |
8P935 | G/Y | +0 | Excellent flavor, good crop, large size, nice shape, crispy and very firm, ok scuffing on the tree. Ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23-25 | |
| Old | 48P818 | Y/Y | +0 | Excellent flavor, heavy crop, medium size, nice shape, ok scuffing on tree. Smallish, better flavor than above. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 22 | |
| 16 R3 T66 |
36P999 | R/Pk | +2 | Good crop, ok size, firm, ok flavor now. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| Comm | 23C131 | B/Y | +4 | Black Pearl II - Heavy crop, large size, very firm, ok flavor now, good shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-19 | |
| Cherry Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Assorted | All Colors | +0 | 10 different varieties of assorted colors and flavors. Genetically small plums. 10P1157 10P957 10P963 | 1 1/2 | 38 | 16-25 | ||
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: August Bright 26P288 YNC +15 | |||||||
| DATE: August 9, 2017 +13 | ||||||||
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| new | 66P1127 | YPCSA | +0 | Firm, ex.balanced flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 17 | |
| new | 2C132 | YNCSA | +0 | Still firm after 2 weeks. Ex.flavor, nice shape, no cork. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| com R3 T77 | 13G368 | WPF | +10 | Sierra Princess: Excellent color, firmness, and flavor. Medium size only. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 18-20 | |
| 15 R3 T178 | 60P559 | WNC | +10 | Very heavy crop, medium color, balanced flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 14 R6 T69 | 10A1051 | WPC | +12 | BEST white peach last year in this time slot for 3 weeks. HUGE, round, firm, good color. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 14-16 | |
| 15 R3 T189 | 14A908 | YNC | +12 | Medium color, firm, heavy crop, some red bleeding, good flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 16 | |
| 15 R3 T190 | 23Q274 | WNC | +14 | Firm, oblong, medium color, ex.flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 19 | |
| 13 R3 T91 | 14A922 | YNC | +14 | Good color, medium crop, large, excellent flavor, firm. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 16 | |
| com R7 T 95 | 26P288 | YNC | +15 | August Bright. Reference. Firm, med.color, med. production. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 14 | |
| 11 R5 T104 | 62P215 | YNCSA | +15 | Firm, nice color, very good flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 18 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: August 9, 2017 +18 for Nectarine/Peach +28 for Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| R2 T187 | 43M547 | R/R | +10 | Good crop, ex.flavor, crisp, medium size. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23 | |
| R2 T178 | 20C46 | R/R | +13 | Heavy crop, good flavor, heart shaped. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| R3 T48 | 19A1167 | R/R | +14 | Heavy crop, flat shape, good flavor. Still firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21 | |
| R2 T157 | 8P935 | G/Y | +15 | Good crop, firm, flat, good flavor, dense. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| R2 T100 | 53M1007 | GR/Pk | +20 | Huge size, heavy crop, mild flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| R2 T107 | 47M382 | GY/Y | +20 | Good crop, flat shape, firm, ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| R2 T102 | 48M758 | RG/R | +23 | Crisp, mild, sweet. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22-26 | |
| R2 T116 | 11P205 | R/R | +24 | Sunset - Aust. Heavy crop, great quality, medium size. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 21 | |
| R3 T79 | 68P1116 | YPC | +12 | Firm, good shape, no bleeding, good flavor. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 14 | |
| R3 T179 | 13A847 | WPF | +12 | HUGE. | 4 1/2 | 114 | 12 | |
| R3 T 77 | 13G368 | WPF | +15 | Sierra Princess. Reference. Great color, firmness, and quality, only medium size. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 15 | |
| R3 T186 | 23Q274 | WNC | +15 | Huge, medium crop, firm, good flavor. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 16 | |
| R3 T185 | 14A908 | YNC | +15 | Large size, good color, firm. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 12 | |
| Plum-cot | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 16 R3 T108 |
13P26 | Y&R/O IS PC |
-10 | Plum-cot/Pubescent Plum: Still Firm - Heavy crop! Excellent pollinators. Firm, sweet, smallish size, good flavor, nice shape. | 2 3/8 | 60 | 23 | |
| 14 R5 T18 | 13P24 | R/Y PC | +15 | Ok crop, good flavor, nice color. | 2 | 51 | 23-26 | |
| 14 R3 T146 | 32Q727 | YR/YR PP | +15 | Good crop, nice color, medium size, good flavor. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 22-24 | |
| Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| 14 R4 T55 |
55M324 | G/Y | -7 | Still Firm - Heavy crop, slight heart shape, very firm, large size, excellent flavor, pretty clean on the tree for scuffing. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 24 | |
| 15 R2 T103 |
7Q372 | R/R | -2 | Still Firm - Good size for baby graft, excellent flavor, crisp and very firm. Fruit punch flavor with excellent juice. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22-24 | |
| 12 R7 T47 |
26C228 | GR/R | +0 | Still Firm - Big size, good flavor, nice shape, very firm, light crop. Long stem! Ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21-23 | |
| Old | 48P818 | Y/Y | +0 | Still Firm - Excellent flavor, heavy crop, medium size, nice shape, ok scuffing on tree. Smallish, better flavor than above. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 23 | |
| 12 R2 T157 |
8P935 | G/Y | +0 | Still Firm - Excellent flavor, good crop, large size, nice shape, crispy and very firm, ok scuffing on the tree. Ex.flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23-25 | |
| 16 R3 T66 | 36P999 | R/Pk | +2 | Still Firm - Good crop, ok size, firm, ok flavor now. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| Comm | 23C131 | B/Y | +4 | Black Pearl II - Heavy crop, large size, very firm, ok flavor now, good shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 17-19 | |
| Comm | 0C768 | B/R | +15 | Black Majesty - Heavy crop, very firm, good size, good flavor, few cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| Comm | 21C330 | R/Y | +15 | Red Yummy - Large, good crop & flavor, very firm, nice color. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| Com R3 T37 | 10P336 | GR/RY | +18 | Autumn Honey - Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 23-25 | |
| 13 R2 T139 | 20C732 | GR/R | +10 | Good crop, variable size, nice shape, ok flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| 16 R4 T67 | 4P889 | B/R | +10 | Good crop, good size, good flavor, slight heart shape, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23-25 | |
| New | 40M120 | Y/Y | +10 | Excellent flavor, good crop, good size, slight heart shape, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22-24 | |
| 16 R2 T90 | 25C760 | R/R | +11 | Good crop, ok size, nice color, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| LY | 57M529 | RG/R | +12 | Large size, good flavor, good crop, few drops. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23 | |
| LY | 47M61 | GR/Yring | +12 | Large size, good flavor, mild skin, good crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-22 | |
| New | 10P77 | RG/R | +12 | Large size for baby graft, good flavor, ok crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 22 | |
| New | 9P978 | B/Y | +12 | Excellent flavor, very firm, large variable size for baby graft. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 26 | |
| LY | 58M186 | B-P/Y | +13 | Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, heart shape, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| 16 R2 T59 | 57M59 | B/dR | +13 | Good flavor, large size, very firm, nice shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23 | |
| Exp. 16 R6 T161-176 |
47M290 | G/R | +13 | Green Granny - Cracks, medium crop, excellent flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-23 | |
| 16 R2 T119 | 47M40 | GR/R | +13 | Good crop, ok size, good flavor, nice shape, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 16 R3 T32 | 0P48 | B/dR | +13 | Good size, good flavor, nice color and shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 12 R2 T106 | 27P326 | P/R | +15 | Heavy crop, large size, very firm, nice color, good flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 19 | |
| 16 R2 T45 | 0C621 | R/Pk | +20 | Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, very firm, few cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-22 | |
| Cherry Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| New | 11P589 | R/Y | +10 | Good crop, good flavor, nice color. | Small | 21-23 | ||
| New | 19Q946 | GR/Pk | +10 | Heavy crop, medium firmness, good flavor, slight heart shape. | Small | 21-24 | ||
| New | 10P788 | Y/Y | +12 | Good crop, ok flavor, firm. | Small | 23-28 | ||
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: August Bright 26P288 YNC +15 | |||||||
| DATE: August 16, 2017 +20 | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 15 R3 T178 | 60P559 | WNC | +10 | Very heavy crop, medium color, balanced flavor, best for week. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| new | 66P770 | YNCSA | +11 | Young tree: Firm, nice shape, full orange red color, ex.flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21 | |
| com R3 T77 | 13G368 | WPF | +14 | Sierra Princess: Excellent color, firmness, and flavor. Medium size only. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 15-20 | |
| 14 R6 T69 | 10A1051 | WPC | +14 | BEST white peach last year in this time slot for 3 weeks. HUGE, round, firm, good color. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 14-16 | |
| 13 R3 T91 | 14A922 | YNC | +14 | Good color, medium crop, large, excellent flavor, firm. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 16 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 15 R3 T186 | 23Q274 | WNC | +14 | Large, good crop, firm, good flavor, a little oblong. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18-20 | |
| new | 34M20 | WPF | +17 | Young tree: Firm, good color, perfect shape, tight cavity - BEST FLAVOR ever on a white peach. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 20-23 | |
| JD R10 | 55P278 | WNC | +18 | Pearlicious XVI. BEST white nectarine in this slot. Good color, firm, great flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 20 | |
| new | 37M41 | WPF | +19 | Baby tree: Huge size, firm, full pink color, good flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 13 R3 T89 | 60P716 | WNC | +20 | Ex. balanced flavor, average color. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 21 | |
| new | 33M1137 | SD WNC | +20 | Semi-dwarf tree with big crop, large fruit, firm, good flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18 | |
| 14 R6 T67 | 68P1116 | YPC | +20 | Firm, no cork, good size, full orange red color. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 14 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| DATE: August 16, 2017 +25 for Nectarine/Peach +35 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 13 R3 T 77 | 13G368 | WPF | +17 | Sierra Princess. Great color, firmness, quality, med.size. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 16-18 | |
| 15 R2 T107 | 47M382 | GY/Y | +20 | Good crop, flat shape, firm, ex.flavor. STILL NICE - low scuff. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| 15 R2 T102 | 48M758 | RG/R | +23 | Medium size, crisp, fantastic flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22-26 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| JD R10 T24-35 |
55P278 | WNC | +20 | BEST white nectarine for this period. Large, good color, firm, sweet, good crop at Johnny's. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16-21 | |
| 15 R2 T99 | 24C635 | R/R | +24 | Heavy crop, large, excellent flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| 14 R3 T75 | 47M734 | B/vdR | +25 | Darkest red flesh of year, firm, good crop, ok flavor. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| 14 R6 T69 | 10A1051 | WPC | +25 | Excellent color and shape, very heavy crop. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 16 | |
| 13 R3 T94 | 69P929 | WNC | +25 | Firm, medium color, good flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 18 | |
| 14 R3 T112 | 9G951 | R/R | +30 | Good crop, large, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 21 | |
| 12 R7 T103 | 10A732 | WPC | +32 | Huge, good color, good shape, flavor? | 3 3/4 | 95 | 14 | |
| 13 R2 T52 | 6P33 | R/OY | +40 | Almost ready! +70 last year. Huge size, firm, great shape, pure red skin color, great flavor. | 3 | 76 | 19 | |
| 15 R2 T55 | 8C451 | R/Yring | +40 | Firm, good shape, good crop. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 14 R2 T65 | 13P870 | P/Y | +45 | Almost ready! +65 normally. Huge size, firm, oblong shape, next week. | 3 | 76 | 18 | |
| Plums - Le Grand | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm | 0C768 | B/R | +15 | Black Majesty - Heavy crop, very firm, good size, good flavor, few cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| Com R3 T37 | 10P336 | GR/RY | +18 | Autumn Honey - Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 23-25 | |
| Comm | 0C589 | GYR/RO | +21 | Autumn Dapple - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, CRACKS. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 13 R2 T139 | 20C732 | GR/R | +10 | Still firm, good crop, variable size, nice shape, ok flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21 | |
| New | 10P77 | RG/R | +12 | Still firm, large size for baby graft, good flavor, ok crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 22 | |
| 16 R3 T32 | 0P48 | B/dR | +13 | Still firm, good size, good flavor, nice color and shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 16 R2 T45 | 0C621 | R/Pk | +20 | Still firm, heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, very firm, few cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-22 | |
| 16 R2 T67 | 4Q245 | R/R | +15 | Good flavor, slight heart shape with air space, good crop, good size. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| NEW | 58M318 | GR/Pk | +15 | Good crop, good flavor, good size, nice shape, medium firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| LY | 9P968 | RG/R | +16 | Good flavor, variable size and variable shape, firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 22 | |
| 14 R3 T78 | 7P270 | R/Pk | +19 | Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 22 | |
| 15 R2 T101 | 48M758 | RG/R | +20 | Excellent flavor, just ok crop, good size, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23-27 | |
| 16 R2 T66 | 8G817 | G/GW | +20 | Large size, good crop, good flavor, slight egg shape, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-23 | |
| 15 R2 T99 | 24C635 | R/R | +20 | Excellent flavor, large size, medium crop, some CRACKS. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 22 | |
| NEW | 0P836 | B/R | +20 | Giant size for pencil sized graft, good crop, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23 | |
| NEW | 4P747 | GR/Yring | +20 | Excellent flavor, ok size for baby graft, very firm, good crop. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 22 | |
| LY | 63M1227 | Y/Pk | +22 | Large size, good crop, ok flavor, no scuffing on tree. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 19 | |
| NEW | 24C202 | B/Y | +23 | Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, very firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| NEW | 35P415 | GR/Pk | +24 | Good crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor, firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| 14 R3 T75 | 47M734 | B/dR | +24 | Good crop, ok flavor now, good size. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| Cherry Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| NEW | 10P756 | OY/Ypk | +15 | Good crop, good flavor, heart shape. | small | 21 | ||
| NEW | 5A336 | R/G | +20 | Excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop. | small | 27-29 | ||
| NEW | 11P123 | R/Y | +20 | Heavy crop, good flavor, firm. | small | 20-22 | ||
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: September Bright 26P490 YNC +30 | |||||||
| DATE: August 23, 2017 +27 | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 14 R6 T69 | 10A1051 | WPC | +14 | BEST white peach last year in this time slot for 3 weeks. HUGE, round, firm, good color. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 14-16 | |
| 15 R3 T186 | 23Q274 | WNC | +14 | Large, good crop, firm, good flavor, a little oblong. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 18-20 | |
| JD R10 | 55P278 | WNC | +20 | Pearlicious XVI. BEST white nectarine in this slot. Good color, firm, great flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 20 | |
| COMM | 8G1073 | YPC | +25 | Summer Princess. Large, firm, good color, good flavor - probably next week. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 15 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 15 R3 T188 | 63P218 | WNC | +25 | Good size, firm, best color this late, excellent flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 20 | |
| new | 17G212 | YPCSA | +28 | Baby tree: Large, excellent flavor, good shape. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16-20 | |
| 14 R6 T92-97 | 11A975 | YPFSA | +26 | Large size, good cavity, good flavor. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 16-20 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Bl | Red Ruby 1A447 R/R +50 not quite ready | |||||||
| DATE: August 23, 2017 +32 for Nectarine/Peach +42 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| JD R10 T24-35 |
55P278 | WNC | +20 | BEST white nectarine for this period. Large, good color, firm, sweet, good crop at Johnny's. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16-21 | |
| 13 R2 T52 | 6P33 | R/OY | +40 | Almost ready! +70 last year. Huge size, firm, great shape, pure red skin color, great flavor. | 3 | 76 | 19 | |
| 15 R2 T55 | 8C451 | R/Yring | +40 | Firm, good shape, good crop. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 14 R2 T65 | 13P870 | P/Y | +40 | Almost ready! +65 normally. Huge size, firm, oblong shape, next week. | 3 | 76 | 18 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 13 R2 T81 | 4M176 | R/R | +40 | Very heavy crop. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| 14 R2 T85 | 12G998 | GR/R | +40 | Heavy crop, round and flat. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| 14 R3 T157 R7 T147-150 |
15G1028 | B/Y | +48 | SPECTACULAR size, crop, and flavor, juicy and firm. | 3 | 76 | 21 | |
| Plums - Le Grand | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm | 0C768 | B/R | +15 | Black Majesty - Heavy crop, very firm, good size, good flavor, few cracks. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20 | |
| Com R3 T37 | 10P336 | GR/RY | +18 | Autumn Honey - Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 23-25 | |
| 14 R3 T75 | 47M734 | B/dR | +24 | Good crop, ok flavor now, good size. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 19 | |
| New | 0P394 | B/Y | +23 | Excellent flavor, ok size, good crop. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 23 | |
| 16 R2 T43 | 49M1184 | RG/R | +24 | Very heavy crop, large size with slight heart shape, excellent flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-23 | |
| New | 25Q98 | R/Yring | +25 | Giant size, heart shape, medium crop, good flavor, firm. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 21 | |
| New | 21Q1183 | R/Y | +26 | Good flavor, large size, slight egg shape, medium crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21-23 | |
| 15 R2 T83 | 10G736 | Y/Y | +26 | Large size, good crop, excellent flavor, good shape. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 23 | |
| New | 27P1078 | R/R | +26 | Heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23 | |
| New | 4P248 | R/R | +26 | Good size for small graft, good crop, good flavor, firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21-24 | |
| New | 26C604 | R/Yring | +26 | Good crop, ok size, ok flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18-20 | |
| 15 R2 T86 | 8G528 | G/R | +27 | Large size, nice shape, excellent flavor, few suture splits, mild skin. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 23 | |
| New | 4P278 | RG/Pk | +27 | Large size, excellent flavor, very firm, nice shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 22 | |
| 14 R3 T151 | 24C884 | B/Y | +27 | Large size, good flavor, medium crop, nice color and shape. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| LY | 51M156 | RG/R | +29 | Very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-20 | |
| New | 51M347 | RG/R | +30 | Large size, heavy crop, ok flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| Cherry Plums | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| New | 11P388 | R/Y | +25 | Good crop, excellent flavor, looks like cherry. CHERRY LOOK! | 8 Row | 26 | ||
| New | 11P370 | YR/R | +27 | Medium crop, excellent flavor. | small | 27 | ||
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: September Bright 26P490 YNC +30 | |||||||
| DATE: August 30, 2017 +34 | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| JD R10 | 55P278 | WNC | +20 | Pearlicious XVI. BEST white nectarine in this slot. Average color, firm, great flavor. | 3 3/8 | 86 | 20 | |
| 15 R3 T188 | 63P218 | WNC | +25 | Good size, firm, best color this late, excellent flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 20-23 | |
| COMM | 8G1073 | YPC | +36 | August Princess. Large, firm, good color, good flavor. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 15 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| new | 13A1080 | YNC | +32 | Good crop, large size, good color, nice shape. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| 14 R5 T73 | 14Q1062 | YNC | +35 | Good crop, nice size, average color, firm. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Bl | Red Ruby 1A447 R/R +50 not quite ready | |||||||
| DATE: August 30, 2017 +39 for Nectarine/Peach +49 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 13 R2 T52 | 6P33 | R/OY | +40 | Almost ready! +70 last year. Huge size, firm, great shape, pure red skin color, great flavor. | 3 | 76 | 19 | |
| 14 R2 T65 | 13P870 | P/Y | +45 | Almost ready! +65 normally. Huge size, firm, oblong shape, next week. | 3 | 76 | 18 | |
| 14 R3 T157 R7 T147-150 |
15G1028 | B/Y | +48 | SPECTACULAR size, crop, and flavor, juicy and firm. Excellent flavor this week. | 3 | 76 | 21 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 11 R5 T127 | 8G1073 | YPC | +36 | August Princess. Large, firm, good color, good flavor. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 13 | |
| 11 R5 T122-123 | 20P966 | WPF | +38 | Lady Empress. Huge size, firm, nice pink color, good flavor. | 4 | 102 | 16 | |
| 14 R6 T72 | 14G872 | WPF | +40 | Pearl Princess XIII. Large, firm, nice color. | 3 7/8 | 98 | 16 | |
| 15 R2 T186 | 24Q32 | WNC | +45 | Preview: Excellent color, firm, nice flavor. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 15 | |
| 10 R3 T81 | 0C498 | B/Pk | +45 | Black Jack. Firm, very large, medium flavor, must watch heat for dryness. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| 13 R6 T98-112 | 1A1168 | P/Y | +50 | Very heavy crop, firm, good flavor, very commercial. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| Plums - Le Grand | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm R2 T52,73 R6 T177-195 |
6P33 | R/OY | +35 | Heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor, nice shape, firm. | 3 | 76 | 21-23 | |
| Comm R2 T26 |
6A631 | B/O | +35 | Black Onyx - Excellent flavor, ok size for young graft, ok crop, few drops. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22-26 | |
| Comm R3 T87 |
25C60 | R/W | +35 | Red Coconut - Heavy crop, medium size, nice color, good flavor, firm. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 20 | |
| Comm R3 T81, 153 |
0C498 | B/Pk | +40 | Black Jack - Very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, watch dryness in heat. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-20 | |
| Comm R3 T157 R7 T147-150 |
15G1028 | B/Y | +40 | Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor now, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21 | |
| Comm R2 T35 R3 T121 |
1A447 | R/O | +50 | Ruby Sugar - Heavy crop, good size, good flavor already, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-23 | |
| 14 R3 T75 | 47M734 | B/dR | +24 | Good crop, ok flavor now, good size. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20-22 | |
| New T-2 |
27P1078 | R/R | +26 | Heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23 | |
| 15 R2 T83 | 10G736 | Y/Y | +26 | Large size, good crop, excellent flavor, good shape. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 23 | |
| 15 R2 T86 | 8G528 | G/R | +27 | Large size, nice shape, excellent flavor, few suture splits, mild skin. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 23 | |
| 14 R3 T154 | 6G815 | GR/R | +32 | Large size, nice shape, good crop, good flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21-23 | |
| New | 10P639 | dR/G | +34 | Excellent flavor, ok size, heart shape, ok crop. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 24 | |
| New | 21Q87 | B/Y | +34 | Good size for young graft, slight heart shape, good flavor, medium crop, texture? | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21-23 | |
| 14 R3 T144 | 53M282 | GR/Pk | +34 | Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21 | |
| 10 R3 T80 | 61M78 | R/OYring | +36 | Good flavor, medium size, medium crop. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21 | |
| LY | 11G507 | GR/Pk | +36 | Excellent flavor, large size, good crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| 14 R3 T147 | 15G923 | R/Yring | +36 | Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21-23 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: Autumn Bright 26P288 YNC +40 | |||||||
| DATE: September 13, 2017 +48 | ||||||||
| 2 Weeks A | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| COMM | 8G1073 | YPC | +40 | August Princess. Large, firm, good color, good flavor. Non-melting? Outstanding firmness and COLOR. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 15 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| Comm | 20P966 | WPF | +35 | Glacier Princess, Lady Empress. Huge at KO, firm, pink color. | 3 5/8 | 92 | 16 | |
| Comm | 9P89 | YNC | +42 | Autumn Bright. Reference. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 14 | |
| 14 R6 T82-91 | 63P221 | WNC | +45 | Large, firm, outstanding flavor, good color - also KO. | 3 3/16 | 81 | 22 | |
| new | 69P964 | YNC | +46 | Ex.color, firm, good flavor. Excellent shape. | 3 1/8 | 79 | 16 | |
| 11 R5 T137-138 | 13A337 | WNF | +55 | Preview - no sample. | 0 | |||
| 11 R5 T134 | 54P1065 | WNC | +60 | Preview - no sample. | 0 | |||
| Plums - Le Grand | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Comm R3 T157 R7 T147-150 |
15G1028 | B/Y | +40 | Still firm - Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor now, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21 | |
| Comm R2 T35 R3 T121 |
1A447 | R/O | +50 | Ruby Sugar - Still firm, heavy crop, good size, good flavor already, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 20-23 | |
| 14 R3 T144 | 53M282 | GR/Pk | +40 | Still Firm - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, mild skin, nice shape, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21-23 | |
| Comm 10 R3 T119 |
3A155 | R/R | +48 | Excellent flavor, medium crop, ok size, firm, color? | 2 5/8 | 67 | 25 | |
| comm 13 R6 T134-136 |
9G329 | GR/dR | +50 | Heavy crop, good flavor now, heart shape, variable size, few soft tips. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21 | |
| Comm 10 R3 T101 |
26P627 | R/Y | +55 | September Yummy - Heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor now, color? | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21 | |
| New | 55M17 | Y/Yring | +45 | Good size, nice shape, good flavor, mild skin, short stem. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21-23 | |
| 13 R2 T79 | 20C733 | dP/R | +45 | Excellent flavor, ok crop, good size, slight heart shape. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23 | |
| 14 R2 T94 | 24C400 | R/Y | +45 | Was +62 last year, very heavy crop, good size, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 21-23 | |
| New | 8A568 | GR/YR | +46 | Excellent flavor, good crop, mild skin, good size. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 24 | |
| New | 10P406 | R/Y | +48 | Good size, good crop, good flavor, nice color. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| 14 R2 T85 | 12G998 | GR/R | +48 | Ok crop, variable size, nice shape, medium firmness, good flavor, mild skin. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20-23 | |
| 14 R3 T156 | 7G737 | GR/RY | +48 | Good flavor, large size, ok crop, very firm. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21-25 | |
| Exp. 15 R5 T159-167 |
10G78 | R/RO | +52 | Was +70 last year, very heavy crop, ok flavor now, variable size. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Bl | Reference: Red Ruby 1A447 R/R +55 | |||||||
| DATE: September 13, 2017 +53 for Nectarine/Peach +63 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 15 R2 T107 | 47M382 | Y/Y | +20 +50 | Still clean, firm, mild skin, and very sweet. Shown Aug. 9 & Aug. 16. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 22 | |
| 14 R3 T157 R7 T147-150 |
15G1028 | B/Y | +48 | SPECTACULAR size, crop, and flavor, juicy and firm. Excellent flavor this week. | 3 | 76 | 21 | |
| 11 R5 T122-123 | 20P966 | WPF | +38 | Lady Empress. Huge size, firm, nice pink color, good flavor. | 4 | 102 | 16 | |
| 15 R2 T186 | 24Q32 | WNC | +45 | Excellent color, firm, good flavor, good crop. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 17 | |
| 13 R6 T98-112 | 1A1168 | P/Yring | +50 | Very heavy crop, firm, good flavor, very commercial. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 14 R6 T75 | 10A978 | WPF | +45 | Ex.color, firm, nice shape. | 3 3/4 | 95 | 13 | |
| R5 T131 | 25P150 | WPF | +50 | Heavy crop, huge size, firm, medium color. | 4 | 102 | 15 | |
| 14 R6 T82-91 | 63P221 | WNC | +56 | Heavy crop, firm, large, very nice color. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 17 | |
| 10 R2 T35 | 1A447 | R/Pk | +55 | Ruby Sugar. Heavy crop, firm, great flavor, large. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| 13 R2 T79 | 20C733 | R/R | +56 | Good crop, juicy, firm, spectacular flavor. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 24 | |
| 15 R2 T2 | 10Q1097 | P-B/OY | +60 | Heart shape, light crop, firm. | 3 | 76 | 21-23 | |
| R2 T54 R6 T134 | 9G329 | PG/dR | +60 | Med.size, very heavy crop, firm, heart shape, dark red flesh. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 18 | |
| 11 R5 T137-138 | 13A337 | WNF | +55 | Preview - no sample. | 0 | |||
| 11 R5 T134 | 54P1065 | WNC | +60 | Preview - no sample. | 0 | |||
| 12 R2 T27 48 | 5A713 | R/Y | +75 | Preview - no sample. Very heavy crop. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| 14 R2 T62 | 62M513 | R/Y | +85 | Preview - no sample. Light crop, very sweet, crisp, and late. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | Reference: Autumn Bright 26P288 YNC +40 | |||||||
| DATE: September 27, 2017 +62 | ||||||||
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 15 R2 T191 | 13A945 | YPCSA | +55 | Firm, large, medium orange color, nice shape. | 3 1/2 | 89 | 18 | |
| 13 R3 T98 | 13Q254 | WNC | +55 | Baby tree - ex.color, flavor, and shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| new | 69P350 | WPC | +60 | Baby tree - firm, ex.shape, ok color, ex.flavor. | 3 1/4 | 83 | 20 | |
| 15 R2 T177 | 23Q1097 | YNC | +60 | Good color, firm, standard flavor. | 3 | 76 | 15 | |
| new | 37M337 | YNCSA | +60 | Sub-acid flavor, firm, ok color. | 3 | 76 | 19 | |
| 11 R5 T134 | 54P1065 | WNC | +60 | Firm, pretty good color, very good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 20 | |
| Plums - Le Grand | ||||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| LY | 51M156 | RG/R | +40 | Showed first time at +29, still firm, very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18-22 | |
| 14 R3 T144 | 53M282 | GR/Pk | +40 | Still Firm - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, mild skin, nice shape, very firm. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21-24 | |
| Comm 10 R3 T101 |
26P627 | R/Y | +55 | September Yummy - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, finally got color. | 3 | 76 | 18-21 | |
| Exp. 15 R5 T159-167 |
10G78 | R/RO | +52 | Was +70 last year, very heavy crop, excellent flavor, variable size, some spongy. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18-20 | |
| New | 3Q610 | R/R | +60 | Good crop, good flavor, medium size, firm, thick skin. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 24-26 | |
| 14 R2 T50 | 25C561 | R/Y | +62 | Heavy crop, nice color, medium size, good flavor, very firm. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 18-20 | |
| New | 58M345 | R/W | +63 | Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| Exp. 14 R5 T141,143,144 |
13P870 | R/Y | +65 | Heavy crop, variable size, excellent flavor, heart shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 25 | |
| Exp. 16 R7 T163-177 |
50P23 | R/R | +65 | Good crop, excellent flavor, ok size, young tree. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23 | |
| 15 R2 T16,17 | 28Q236 | R/Y | +65 | Excellent flavor, medium crop, variable size, slight heart shape, very firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 25 | |
| Exp. 16 R7 T153-162 |
11Q371 | B/Pk | +66 | Small tree cut hard, 4 fruits, good size, good flavor, some dryness problems on young graft. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Bl | Reference: Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +55 | |||||||
| DATE: September 28, 2017 +68 for Nectarine/Peach +75 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| 15 R2 T107 | 47M382 | Y/Y | +20 +50 | Still clean, firm, mild skin, and very sweet. Shown Aug. 9 & Aug. 16 ! | 2 1/2 | 64 | 23 | |
| 14 R3 T157 R7 T147-150 |
15G1028 | B/Y | +40 | SPECTACULAR size, crop, and flavor, juicy and firm. Excellent flavor this week. | 3 | 76 | 21 | |
| 13 R2 T64 | 1A1168 | P/Yring | +50 +60 |
Very heavy crop, firm, excellent FRUIT PUNCH flavor, very commercial - much better than Sept. Yummy. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 20 | |
| 10 R2 T35 | 1A447 | R/O | +55 | Ruby Sugar. Heavy crop, firm, great flavor, large. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 21 | |
| 13 R2 T79 | 20C733 | P-B/R | +56 | Good crop, juicy, firm, spectacular flavor - BEST EATING. | 2 1/2 | 64 | 24 | |
| R2 T54 R6 T134 | 9G329 | PG/dR | +60 | Med.size, very heavy crop, firm, heart shape, dark red flesh, juicy. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| 15 R2 T2 | 10Q1097 | B/OY | +80 | Heart shape, light crop, firm, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 22 | |
| This Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| `12 R2 T27 T48 12 R7 T131 |
5A713 | R/Y | +80 | Preview. Very heavy crop, juicy, firm, good flavor, almost full color. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 18 | |
| 14 R2 T62 12 R7 T151-152 |
62M513 | R/Y | +90 | Preview. Light crop, very sweet, crisp, and late. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: October 12, 2017 +79 | ||||||||
| Plums - Le Grand | Reference: 5A713 R/Y +75 | |||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Exp. 16 R7 T163-177 |
50P23 | R/R | +65 | Still very firm, good crop, excellent flavor, ok size, young tree. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23-26 | |
| New | 21Q164 | B-P/G | +75 | Full color, good flavor, good crop, ok size for young graft. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 24-26 | |
| New | 7M288 | RY/Y | +85 | Preview - Going to watch color, ok size, good flavor, freestone, good crop, slight aeration, nice shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 25 | |
| New | 42M1143 | RG/Y | +90 | Preview - Good size, good crop, ok flavor now. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 26 | |
| New | 7C218 | RG/Pk | +90 | Preview - Good crop, good flavor, going to have nice color. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 16 R2 T20 | 9G323 | R/R | +90 | Preview - No Sample, 2 fruits, very firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20-24 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Bl | Reference: 5A713 R/Y +75 | |||||||
| DATE: October 12, 2017 +86 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| R2 T54 R6 T134 | 9G329 | PG/dR | +60 | Med.size, very heavy crop, firm, heart shape, dark red flesh, juicy. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20 | |
| 15 R2 T2 | 10Q1097 | B/OY | +80 | Heart shape, light crop, firm, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 22-25 | |
| `12 R2 T27 T48 12 R7 T131 |
5A713 | R/Y | +75 | Huge crop, huge size, juicy, firm, good flavor, almost full color, no air spaces or heat damage. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| 14 R2 T62 12 R7 T151-152 |
62M513 | R/Y | +85 | Light crop this year, fantastically sweet, firm, juicy, no air spaces or heat damage, some skin lenticels. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23-27 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: October 24, 2017 +91 | ||||||||
| Plums - Le Grand | Reference: 5A713 R/Y +75 | |||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Exp. 16 R7 T163-177 |
50P23 | R/R | +65 | Still very firm, good crop, excellent flavor, ok size, young tree. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23-26 | |
| New | 21Q164 | B-P/G | +75 | Full color, good flavor, good crop, ok size for young graft. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 24-26 | |
| New | 7M288 | RY/Y | +85 | Going to watch color, ok size, good flavor, freestone, good crop, slight aeration, nice shape. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 25 | |
| New | 42M1143 | RG/Y | +90 | Good size, good crop, ok flavor now. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 26 | |
| New | 7C218 | RG/Pk | +90 | Good crop, good flavor, going to have nice color. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 22 | |
| 16 R2 T20 | 9G323 | R/R | +90 | 2 fruits, very firm. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20-24 | |
| Location: Kingsburg Orchard Test Block | ||||||||
| Reference: 5A713 R/Y +75 | ||||||||
| DATE: October 24, 2017 +98 for Plums | ||||||||
| Last Week | Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | |
| R2 T54 R6 T134 | 9G329 | PG/dR | +60 | Med.size, very heavy crop, firm, heart shape, dark red flesh, juicy. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 20-23 | |
| 15 R2 T2 | 10Q1097 | B/OY | +80 | Heart shape, light crop, firm, good flavor. | 3 | 76 | 22-25 | |
| `12 R2 T27 T48 12 R7 T131 |
5A713 | R/Y | +75 | Huge crop, huge size, juicy, firm, good flavor, almost full color, no air spaces or heat damage. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| 14 R2 T62 12 R7 T151-152 |
62M513 | R/Y | +85 | Light crop this year, fantastically sweet, firm, juicy, no air spaces or heat damage, some skin lenticels. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23-27 | |
| B Q GENETICS 2017 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS | ||||||||
| Location: Le Grand, CA | ||||||||
| DATE: November 21, 2017 +120 | ||||||||
| o | Plums - Le Grand | Reference: 62M513 R/Y +85 | ||||||
| Variety | Type | Ripe | Description | Inch Size | mm | Brix | ||
| Exp. 16 R7 T163-177 |
50P23 | R/R | +65 | Still firm, good crop, excellent flavor, ok size, young tree. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 23-26 | |
| Exp. 16 R7 T153-162 |
11Q371 | B/Pk | +66 | Few fruits left, medium firmness now, young graft, good size, good flavor, dryness problems this year. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 21 | |
| New | 21Q164 | B-P/G | +75 | Still firm, full color, good flavor, good crop, ok size for young graft. | 2 7/16 | 62 | 24-26 | |
| `12 R2 T27 T48 12 R7 T131 |
5A713 | R/Y | +75 | Medium firmness now, huge crop, huge size, juicy, good flavor, almost full color, no air spaces or heat damage. | 2 7/8 | 73 | 18 | |
| 15 R2 T2 | 10Q1097 | B/OY | +80 | Still very firm, heart shape, ok crop, good flavor, good color. | 3 | 76 | 22-25 | |
| 14 R2 T62 12 R7 T151-152 |
62M513 | R/Y | +85 | Stll firm, Light crop this year, 3 fruits left, fantastically sweet, firm, juicy, no air spaces or heat damage, some skin lenticels. | 2 3/4 | 70 | 23-27 | |
| New | 42M1143 | RG/Y | +90 | Still firm, Good size, good crop, good flavor. | 2 5/8 | 67 | 26 | |
| New | 7M288 | RY/Y | +95 | Still very firm, ok size, good flavor, freestone, good crop, slight aeration, nice shape, color? | 2 5/8 | 67 | 25 | |
| New | 5A495 | RG/Y | +110 | Still firm, heavy crop, nice shape, medium size, color? | 2 1/2 | 64 | 25 | |