B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  April 29, 2020 -87 Reference:  May Princess -82
R 7 T 32 1C564 YN LC -95 Good crop, excellent color, perfect shape with indented nose, firm, good flavor - for the first time a few apex tears. 2 5/8 67 10
R 6 T 1 63P200 WP LC -90 Good crop, nice flavor, beautiful full color, round shape, flat bottom. 2  7/16 67 10
R 6 T 28 17Q469 YP LC NM -90 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2 67 10
R 7 T 31 17Q436 WPLCNM -85 Round and flat shape, firm, mild flavor, nice color. 2 1/2 67 11
R 7 T 53 12G873 YPC NM Mlc -82 May Princess:  Large crop. 2  7/16 67 8
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 30, 2020 -91 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2016 1C564 YN LC -90 Excellent shape, firm, nice color, crack resistant here in LG - none - our best early nectarine. 2 1/2 64 10
2016 17Q469 YP LC NM? -90 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, medium flavor, good crop. 2 9/16 65 9
2019 5G176 YP -88 Preview - nice shape, color, and firmness.  Larger last year. 2 1/8 54 9
2016 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 Firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 7/16 62 11
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 8, 2020  -78 Reference:  May Princess -82
R 7 T 53 12G873 YPC NM mLC -82 May Princess:  2nd Look:  Large crop. 2  1/2 64 10
R 7 T 43 T44 27C334 YP LC -78 Very heavy crop, no thinning, good flavor, irregular size with so much fruit. 2  5/8 67 13
Apricot
R 5 T 161-185 39P897 Cot -80 Good crop, good flavor,nice shape.  Expedited in row 5.  Looks good in Le Grand also. 2  9/16 65 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 6, -85 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2016 1C564 YN LC -90 2nd Look:  Excellent shape, firm, nice color, crack resistant here in LG - very few - still our best early nectarine. 2 1/2 64 11
R 6 T 28 17Q469 YP LC NM -90 2nd Look;  Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, firm. 2  1/2 67 12
2016 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 2nd Look:  Very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape.  Our best early white peach. 2 5/8 67 12
New 4C239 WN LC -85 Medium size, good crop, young tree, low acid. 2 7/16 62 12
R 7 T 43 T44 27C334 YP LC -78 Good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape. 2  5/8 67 12
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 14, -78 Reference:  May Bright -72
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R7 T 31 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 3rd Look:  Very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape.  Our best early white peach - still firm. 2 5/8 67 14
R 7 T 43 T44 27C334 YP LC -78 Good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape - firm through all the heat, but not non-melting. 2  3/4 70 13
R6 T 74 36M556 WN LC -74 Good shape and color, firm, low acid flavor. 2 1/2 64 14
R6 T 24
R7 T 52
61P20 YN LC -74 Large, good flavor and shape, light freckles. 2 5/8 67 15
R7 T 58 6M86 YN mLC -72 May Bright - reference. 2  7/16 62 14
Plum
new 23C564 R/Y -80 Baby plum with nice flavor and right size - short stem. 1 11/16 43 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 18, 2020  -68 Reference:  May Bright -72
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R3 T 21 31C474 YN vLC -66 Good flavor, irregular ripening, very firm. 2  7/8 73 12
R3 T 27 3C797 WN LC -66 Overcropped, good flavor, firm, a few split pits. 2  7/8 73 15
R6 T 31 69P298 YNSA LC -68 Overcropped, good flavor, firm, deep apex, excellent color. 3      76 13
R5 T 60 17Q240 YN SA? -72 Very good flavor, full color, firm, good crop, a few apexes. 2  7/8 73 14
R7 T 52
R6 T24
61P20 YN LC -68 Large, full color, nice shape, a few apex tears.  Not as good on the younger tree. 3  1/8 79 13
R7 T 58 6M86 May Bright YN mLC -72 May Bright.  Overcropped, a few soft, irregular size, good color. 2  7/8 73 14
Apricots
R3 T 10 19P518 Cot -68 Good flavor, nice color, firm, large, a few sutures.  Scuffed on trip home. 2 5/8 67 16
R3 T 11 19C133 Cot -68 Very good flavor, excellent shape and color, irregular ripening - no scuff. 2 1/2 64 16
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 25, 2020  -61 Reference:  May Bright -72
R3 T27 3C797 WN LC -66 Still firm, excellent flavor, nice color, good crop, firm. 3 1/8 79 18
R5 T63 1C795 WN -61 Full color, nice flavor, heavy crop, firm. 2  7/8 73 16
R6 T38 24Q282 YP mLC NM -64 Full color, large, nice flavor, flat shape, great quality, good crop. 3  1/4 83 13
R6 T?? 65P183 YP mLC -61 Good flavor, medium firm, full color, nice shape, irregular ripening. 3      76 13
R7 T63 28C571 YP NM LC -60 Good flavor, full color, firm. 3      76 13
R5 T32 28C238 YPC NM -60 Large, good crop, non-melting, nice round shape. 3      76 11
R5 T70 66M299 YP mLC NM -57 Firm, good flavor, good crop, full color, nice size. 3      76 12
          0  
R3 T24 16Q217 Cot -62 Nice flavor, good crop, full color,  16-18 brix. 2  1/2 64 16-18
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 27, 2020  -64 Reference:  Rose Bright -62
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 63P129 WN vLC -72 Excellent balanced flavor, medium size, good shape, firm, baby tree. 2  5/8 67 20
2016 36M556 WN LC -70 Nice shape, excellent color, great flavor, ok size, firm. 2  1/2 64 18
New 1C793 WN -68 Super firm and crisp, some freckles, great flavor, no cracks - the best white nectarine of this time period. 2  5/8 67 18-22
R6 T36 17Q570 WP LC NM? -64 Good crop, very nice shape, firm, good flavor. 2  7/8 73 15
New 65P181 YN mLC -70 Excellent flavor, firm, nice color. 2  5/8 67 16
New 65P183 YN mLC -70 Firm, clean, excellent color. 2  9/16 65 13
2019 4C212 YN -66 Clean!  Firm, good flavor, small tree - excellent quality again this year - 10 year best last year. 2 5/8 67 14
New 2C653 YN -64 Good color, shape, and flavor - firm - check apexes. 2  5/8 67 12
New 1C609 YN LC -64 Heavy crop, medium size, good color, very firm. 2  9/16 65 13
2019 5C443 YPSA -70 Good color, good size, firm, SA flavor. 2  7/8 73 14
2018 65P1084 YP mLC NM -70 Large size, firm, good color, nice shape. 3      76 12
New 5P897 YP NM -70 Excellent shape, firm, good color and flavor.  Baby tree. 2  7/8 73 15
Mike
R7 T63
28C571 YP NM LC -66 Small tree, firm, excellent quality. 2  7/8 73 16
Apricots
Comm 19P422 COT -70 Golden May:  Heavy crop, large size, firm, average flavor. 2 9/16 65 13
New 16Q329 COT -66 Large size, good crop, good firmness, ok flavor. 2 9/16 65 16
Baby Plum/Plumcot
New 17P356 Plumcot -61 Good crop on baby graft, firm. 1 5/8 41 18-21
Plums
New 56M437 dP-B/dR -70 Good crop, medium firmness, round shape, dark red juice, dark purple skin - almost BLACK skin, good flavor, at least a full week ahead of Black Nectar. 2 3/8 60 17
Comm 37P568 P/R -60 Black Nectar:  Reference - overcropped 2 3/8 60 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 2, 2020  -52
R3 T44 28C485 WNF -52 Overcropped, good flavor, slightly pointy. 2  7/8 73 15
R5 T34 1C522 YNSA mLC -60 Nice flavor, firm, good crop, variable size. 3      76 18
R5 T40 31C472 YNCSA -56 Good flavor, variable size. 3  1/4 83 11-13
R6 T43 11A1088 WPF mLC -48 No thinning, variable size, good flavor. 3  1/8 79 13
R5 T70 66M299 YP mLC NM -57 2nd Look.  Firm, good flavor, good crop, full color, nice size. 3      76 12
          0  
R2 T83 27C229 R/R -52 Overcropped, good flavor, variable size. 2  3/8 60 15-17
R2 T91 8Q1145 RG/vdR -49 Giant size, good flavor, nice round shape. 2  7/8 73 14-17
          0  
New 10A648 R/dR -58 Very good crop, firm, dark red flesh, good stems, great flavor - Best of Week? 1 9/16 40 20-24
          0  
R3 T28 16Q575 Cot -52 Good flavor, firm, good crop. 2  1/2 64 17
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 2, 2020  -58 Reference:  Rose Bright -62
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 1C793 WN -68 2nd Look.  Super firm and crisp, some freckles, great flavor, no cracks - the best white nectarine of this time period. 2  7/8 73 18
EX 2017 62P1000 WN -62 Small tree, firm, excellent flavor, non-melting? 2  7/8 73 16
R7 T67 2018 23Q275 WN -60 Firm, excellent balanced flavor, some freckles, small tree. 2  3/4 70 16
New 66P321 WP mLC NM? -62 Large size on a very small tree, excellent shape, great balanced flavor, firm. 3  1/8 79 17
R7 T65 2018 3C639 WP mLC -60 Good size, firm, nice flavor, young graft. 3  1/8 79 16
New 45M130 WP -58 Baby tree, firm, excellent shape, great flavor. 3      76 18
EX 2019 4C212 YN -66 2nd Look.  Clean!  Firm, good flavor, small tree - excellent quality again this year - 10 year best last year. 2  7/8 73 14
New 1C845 YN mLC -62 Good shape, large size, medium firmness, nice color. 3      76 14
R7 T98 2016 67P136 YNCSA -58 Very heavy crop, medium firm, clean, mild sub-acid flavor. 2  7/8 73 13
R6 T38 24Q282 YP mLC NM -60 Full color, large, nice flavor, flat shape, great quality, good crop. 3  1/8 79 14
COMM 28C238 YPC NM -60 Very large size on original tree, firm non-melting texture, excellent color, globose shape. 3  1/8 79 12
New 23Q652 YPSA -60 Baby tree, excellent color and flavor. 3      76 16
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 16G248 COT -63 Large size, nice color, good crop, ok flavor. 2 7/16 62 15-17
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Exp. 19 50M195 RG/R -62 Last week, good crop, nice shape, good flavor. 2 1/8 54 17
Comm 37P568 P/R -60 Black Nectar:  Reference - overcropped 2 3/8 60 15
19 R6
T138-139
8P1105 R/R -58 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 17-19
15 R4 T9 58M3 R/R -56 Good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape, ok size. 2 1/4 57 19
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 9, 2020  -45
R5 T73 67P1130 YNC LC -42 Clean, very good flavor, perfect flat shape, firm, nice color, very few freckles. 3      76 17
R3 T58 67M11 YN mLC -42 Good crop, nice flavor, large, some freckles. 3  1/4 83 17
             
R7 T73 29C635 WP -48 Good flavor, good crop, huge size. 3  1/2 89 13
          0  
R7 T1 13C354 dP/W PC -44 Good crop, very good flavor, very firm, very nice round to oblate shape. 2      51 21
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 9, 2020  -51 Reference:  June Time YPC NM -54
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R7 T67 2018 23Q275 WN -60 2nd Look.  Firm, excellent balanced flavor, some freckles, small tree.  Still firm. 2  3/4 70 16-21
             
New 66P321 WP mLC NM -62 2nd Look:  NON-MELTING.  Large size on a very small tree, excellent shape, great balanced flavor, firm.  10 YEAR BREAKTHROUGH! 3  1/4 83 18
New 66P317 WP mLC NM -60 2nd Week:  NON-MELTING.  Large size on a very small tree, excellent shape, great balanced flavor, firm.  JUST AS GOOD 3  1/8 79 17
R6 T43 11A1088 WP mLC -54 Heavy crop, nice size, firm, melting flesh, good flavor, very nice color. 3  1/4 83 16
             
EX 2019 4C212 YN -66 3rd Look.  Clean!  Firm, good flavor, small tree - excellent quality again this year - 10 year best last year.  Past now, but still showing great quality. 2  7/8 73 14
New 1C845 YN mLC -62 Good shape, large size, medium firmness, nice color. 3      76 14
18 R7 T106 4C280 YNSA -54 Medium firmness, light freckles, great sub-acid flavor. 2  7/8 73 14-20
New 4C306 YN -52 Good shape, light freckles, medium firmness. 3      76 16
2019 1C541 YN LC -50 Good crop, shape, color, and size - sequel to 4C212. 3      76 13
             
New 4G31 YPSA NM -54 Baby tree, nice color and shape. 2  7/8 73 15
Comm 8G1205 YPC NM -54 June Time:  Firm, non-melting, excellent color, excellent shape, large size. 3  1/8 79 14
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R4 T187 46P1261 Cot -56 Good crop, firm, loose stone, firm, good flavor, red blush. 2 3/8 60 16
New 16Q540 Cot -52 Large size, nice flavor, firm, ok crop. 2 3/8 60 18-20
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R6
T138-139
8P1105 P/R -58 2nd Look, still firm, heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 20
15 R4 T9 58M3 P/vdR -56 2nd Look, still firm, good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape, good size. 2 3/4 70 20
19 R3 T7 12A144 B/R -54 Good crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 20
11 R4 T7 26C110 GR/R -51 Silver Phoenix - Good crop, good size, ok flavor, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 16
17 R2 T91,94 8Q1145 P/vdR -51 Large size, ok crop, nice color, flavor? 2 3/4 70 18
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 16, 2020  -38 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -37
R5 T73 67P1130 YNC LC -42 2nd Look.  Clean!  Excellent flavor, perfect flat shape, large, firm, nice color, very few freckles - another generational breakthrough for yellow nectarines! 3 1/8 79 17
R3 T58 67M11 YN mLC -42 Red Bright II.  Good crop, nice flavor, large, some freckles, firm, but not as nice as 67P1130.  2nd Look - nice flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
             
             
13 R3 T50 66P114 WPC mLC -39 Good crop, firm, nice size, medium flavor.  HUGE 3 7/8 98 12
15 R5 T87 66M53 WP -37 No thinning, nice size, good flavor, firm.  VERY LARGE 3 5/8 92 16
             
             
17 R2 T95 57M967 dP/R -37 Dark purple.  Large, excellent flavor, firm, heavy crop. 2 5/8 67 18
13 R2 T173 63M448 R/YR -38 Huge size, heavy crop, very nice flavor, melting texture. 2 7/8 73 17
14 R5 T184 6P973 RG/R -38 No thinning, nice flavor and size considering, firm. 2 3/4 70 16-19
15 R2 T160 51M536 gB/R -37 BLACK.  Heavy crop, variable size, outstanding flavor, firm.  Was -16 before. 2 1/2 64 20
18 R3 T97 57M815 P/dR -37 Good crop, firm, sweet flavor but tart skin. 2 1/2 64 18
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 16, 2020  -44 Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40 :  Black Ruby B/R -40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Mike J Comm 57M438 dR/R -50 Dragon Heart.  Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 16
Exp. 19 4P696 P/R -46 Large size, heavy crop, good flavor.  Full flavor. 2 3/4 70 18
New 15A691 dR/R -46 Ok size for baby graft, nice flavor, good crop.  Very nice flavor. 2 1/2 64 18-20
Comm. 24C50 R/R -45 Flavor Majesty - Heavy crop, good flavor, good size.  Firm? 2 5/8 67 17
15 R4 T27 49M372 RG/R -45 Heavy crop, good size, semi-freestone, good flavor.  Cot seed. 2 3/4 70 18
New 17A1216 gB/dR -45 Heavy crop, slight Santa Rosa flavor, nice shape.  Coconut milk. 2 1/2 64 19
New 18A1190 RG/dR -45 Good crop, variable size, good flavor.  MIld. 2 1/2 64 18
New 11A790 RG/R -44 Large size, flat round shape, ok crop, ok flavor.  Good flavor. 2 5/8 67 16-18
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 31C478 WN mLC -48 Older tree, firm, excellent color and flavor, large, light freckles. 3  1/8 79 16-18
15 R5 T72 2C369 WN mLC -45 Stony-hard, no juice, spectacular balanced flavor.  UGLY 2  7/8 73 19
2019 7C143 WNC -45 Baby tree, firm, few freckles, good color. 2 7/8 73 17
             
New 66P1003 WPC -42 Firm, balanced flavor, medium crop, excellent shape and color. 3  1/8 79 15
2015 R5 T87 66M53 WPC -42 Large, nice color and shape, medium firm and flavor - nice at KO. 3 1/8 79 13
             
2019 1C541 YN LC -52 2nd Look:  Good crop, shape, color, and size - sequel to 4C212 - still quite firm, spectacular color and cosmetics. 3  1/8 79 17
New 4C275 YN SA?? -50 Clean, excellent flavor and color, some freckles. 2  7/8 73 17
New 67M28 YNSA LC -46 Good crop, clean, excellent color.  Low flavor. 2  7/8 73 14
12 R7 T71 31C171 YNSA mLC -46 Older tree, firm, excellent dark red color and flavor, light freckles.  Nice flavor. 3  1/8 79 15
2015 R5 T73 67P1130 YN mLC -45 Great shape, ex. color, firm, excellent flavor - KO last 2 weeks - sequel to 4C212 & 1C541.  CLEAN! 3 76 15
2015 R5 T93 67M11 YN -42 Red Bright II.  Medium size, firm, dark red color. 3 76 16
             
new 5C435 YPSA -46 Huge on baby tree, excellent color and shape.  Nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 23, 2020  -31 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -36
R7 T117 67P1122 YNC -31 Very large, firm, good color with some freckles, light crop or stolen?  Excellent flavor. 3 3/8 86 13
             
             
13 R3 T50 66P114 WPC mLC -39 2nd Look:  Good crop, firm, nice size, medium flavor.  HUGE 3 3/4 95 12
15 R5 T87 66M53 WP -37 2nd Look:  No thinning, nice size, good flavor, firm.  VERY LARGE - THE BEST FOR THE TIME PERIOD before Pearl Princess. 3 7/8 98 15
             
             
17 R2 T95 57M967 dP/R -37 Dark purple.  Large, mild, excellent flavor, firm, heavy crop. 2 5/8 67 18
15 R2 T160 51M536 gB/dR -37 BLACK.  2nd Look.  Heavy crop, variable size, spectacular flavor, firm.  Was -16 before. 2 1/2 64 22
18 R3 T97 57M815 P/vdR -37 2nd Look:  Good crop, firm, sweet flavor with mildly tart skin. 2 1/2 64 19
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 24, 2020  -36 Reference:  Black Ruby B/R -40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 27C714 gB/R -40 Black Ruby - Good flavor, good crop, nice size and shape, freestone. 2 5/8 67 17-19
14 R5 T178 14G115 vdP/dR -41 Very good flavor, ok crop, freestone, variable size, nice shape. 2 7/16 62 19
NEW 56M1111 GR/R -38 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size, nice shape, scuff? 2 3/4 70 17-19
NEW 56M968 P/R -38 Large size, good flavor, good crop, large. 2 7/8 73 18
NEW 6M608 R/R -38 Excellent flavor, ok crop, ok size, very sweet. 2 1/2 64 22-24
NEW 57M165 PR/R -37 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size, firm, green freckles. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 57M453 dP/R -37 Large size, medium crop, good flavor, nice shape, mild, melting. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 55M990 PR/vdR -37 Very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, acid. 2 7/8 73 17
NEW 18A1164 P/dR -37 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, slight dapple, ex.flavor. 2 1/2 64 17-19
Nectarines & Peaches Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40  Pearl Princess WPF -35
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2019 7C143 WNC -45 2nd Look:  Baby tree, very firm, few freckles, good color - best white flesh last week. 3 76 18
2017 R6 T37 66P610 WNC -42 Large, clean, dark red, flat nose, extremely firm - starts 4 days before Flavor Pearl but lasts longer - great last year. 3 1/8 79 18-20
NEW 19N81 WNC -40 Very firm, dark red, good shape, baby graft. 3 76 20-22
             
NEW 66P1003 WPC -42 2nd Look:  Firm, balanced flavor, medium crop, excellent shape and color - excellent shape. 3  1/4 83 17
2015 R5 T87 66M53 WPC -38 2nd Look:  Large, nice color and shape, medium firm and flavor - nice at KO.  VERY LARGE, best peach a week before Pearl Princess. 3 5/8 92 15
             
2015 R5 T73 67P1130 YN mLC -45 2nd Look:  Great shape, ex. color, firm, excellent flavor - KO last 2 weeks - sequel to 4C212 & 1C541.  CLEAN! 3 76 15
2015 R5 T93 67M11 YN -42 2nd Look:  Red Bright II.  Medium size, firm, dark red color, moderate freckles. 3 1/8 79 16
             
NEW 37M955 YPC -38 Dark red, firm, great shape, young graft. 3  1/8 79 13
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 30, 2020  -24 Reference:  
12 R7 T88 60P534 WNC -18 Preview:  Good flavor, nice red color with light freckles, large size, variable ripening. 3 1/4 83 18
15 R7 T84 66M53 WPC -37
-28 ?
3rd Look:  No thinning, nice size, good flavor, firm.  VERY LARGE - THE BEST FOR THE TIME PERIOD before Pearl Princess and after.  Spectacular again!! 4    102 18
             
18 R3 T97 57M815 P/vdR -37 3rd Look:  Good crop, firm, sweet flavor with mildly tart skin. 2 1/2 64 19
16 R3 T155 10P645 B/Yring -25 Black.  Heavy crop, no thinning, good size, slight fruit punch flavor?   2 7/8 73 16
16 R3 T145 47M966 RP/R -23 Good crop, very nice flavor, large. 2 7/8 73 19
18 R2 T99 7P583 P/R -22 Good crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 20
10 R3 T195 44M1237 GR/Pk -22 Heavy crop, mild flavor, huge size, green plum with pink flesh, firm. 2 7/8 73 19
17 R2 T114 6C404 RG/R -20 Good crop, tart skin but good flavor, firm. 2 7/8 73 19
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 1, 2020  -29 Reference:  Black Raspberry 22C534  B/R -30
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 22C534 gB/R -30 Black Raspberry - Good crop, ok size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2 64 21
Comm. 26C600 R/dR -20 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-21
NEW 6M453 RG/R -33 Large size, good crop, good flavor, flat round shape. 2 7/8 73 20-22
NEW 1A902 RG/R -32 Excellent flavor, medium size, good crop. 2 7/16 62 20-23
NEW 55M1118 P/dR -32 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, good size. 2 5/8 67 19
15 R2 T171 48M630 RG/dR -31 Very heavy crop, exccellent flavor, ok size, firm. 2 1/2 64 19-22
NEW 53M1081 dR-P/R -31 Good crop, ok size, nice flavor, medium firmness, heart shape. 2 1/2 64 21-23
NEW 12A794 RP/R -30 Mild skin, flat round shape, good crop, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 20
NEW 18A1223 gB/dR -30 Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 21
19 R5 T159 14A863 RY/Y -30 Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 7/16 62 23
17 R2 T95,97 57M967 RP/R -30 Excellent flavor, good size, heavy crop, slight heart shape. 2 5/8 67 22
18 R2 T100 9P753 R/R -26 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, firm. 2 1/2 64 21-25
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 10G610 R/Y PC -30 Good crop, good flavor, ok size, nice color. 2 3/8 60 19
NEW 17P1157 GR/Pk PC -28 Good crop, good flavor, medium size. 2 1/4 57 18
16 R5 T51 13P18 B/Y PC -26 Good flavor, good crop, medium size. 2 1/4 57 22
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 1, 2020  -29 Reference:  Pearl Princess WPF -36 
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2017 R6 T37 66P610 WNC -42 2nd Look.  Large, clean, dark red, flat nose, excellent flavor, extremely firm - starts 4 days before Flavor Pearl but lasts longer - great last year. 3 1/8 79 18-21
2012 R7 T79 31C758 WNC -36 Flavor Pearl:  Firm, heavy crop, nice color, light freckles, very good flavor. 3 1/8 79 20
2016 R7 T116 68P1022 WNC -36 Balanced flavor, large, firm, full red with light freckles. 3 1/4 83 17
NEW 64P496 WNF -30 Very heavy crop, dark red with freckles, ROCK, great flavor. 3 76 20
             
2015 R5 T87 66M53 WPC -38 3rd Look:  Large, nice color and shape, medium firm and flavor - nice at KO.  VERY LARGE, best peach before Pearl Princess. 3 5/8 92 15
2019 R4 T166 6C89 WPF -36 Spherical shape, very dark red color, tight cavity,  3 1/4 83 15
Comm R5 T56 34P249 WPF -36 Pearl Princess:  Heavy crop, medium size, firm, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
             
2016 R7 T117 67P1122 YNC -36 Excellent nectarine flavor, firm, large size, only medium crop. 3 1/8 79 14
NEW 36M926 YNC -23 Clean, nice color,  3 1/8 79 17
FT R5 T103 67M10 YNCSA mLC -36 Firm, clean, excellent color, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 17
2017 R5 T68 31C247 YNC mLC -34 Firm, very dark red, excellent flavor. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 68P1024 YNCSA -32 Firm, nice color, ok sub-acid flavor. 3 1/8 79 14
2015 R5 T97 2C547 YNCSA -28 Heavy crop, medium color 3 1/8 79 16
             
NEW 37M955 YPC -38 2nd Look:  Dark red, firm, great shape, young graft. 3  1/4 83 17
NEW 67P948 YPF -38 Very heavy crop, medium size,  3  1/8 79 13
2012 R7 T85 2P73 YPC -34 Red Princess.  Heavy crop, medium size, good peach flavor. 3      76 14
2014 R6 T48 17A1174 YPCSA -32 Very heavy crop, firm, medium color, mild flavor. 3  1/8 79 16
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 7, 2020  -17 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13
18 R2 T46 17A604 R/R -13 Good crop, nice flavor, some skin tartness. 2 3/4 70 20
18 R2 T108 4P10 dR/dR -13 No thinning, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 19
             
13 R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -18 Good crop, nice flavor, no thinning. 3 1/4 83 17
17 R7 T89 7C880 YNC -15 Good crop, good flavor, firm. 3 1/2 89 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 8, 2020  -22 NO SHOWING DUE TO INDEPENCE DAY AND MITE SPRAYS
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 14, 2020  -6 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14  Red Phoenix P/R -13
14 R4 T49 1C116 dR/R -10 Red Phoenix.  Good crop, nice size, firm - excellent quality. 2 7/8 73 18
             
15 R3 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 Heavy crop, good flavor, no thinning, nice size, average color. 3 1/4 83 16
             
11 R5 T91 48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Very good flavor, good crop, firm, medium size, nice color. 3 1/2 89 18
14 R6 T57 16A792 WPC LC -4 HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 3 3/4 95 14
15 R3 T166 69P690 WPC +0 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, excellent shape. 3 3/8 86 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 15, 2020  -11 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - Good crop, good size, good flavor, firm.. 2 5/8 67 19
15 R2 T148 26C386 RY/Y -14 Good crop, good size, tiger stripe coloring, nice flavor. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 5A968 RG/dR -14 Good flavor, good crop, good size. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 16A895 P/R -13 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
10 R3 T195 44M1237 GR/R -13 Heavy crop, large size, medium firmness, mild skin. 2 3/4 70 18-20
NEW 67M1121 B/R -13 Giant size for baby graft, very firm, ok flavor. 2 13/16 71 22
19 R3 T141 9P740 P/dR -12 Good crop, good flavor, was 2 3/4" last year. 2 1/2 64 20
NEW 12A755 R/R -11 Good crop, nice flavor, nice size. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 13G1000 P/dR -11 Good crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 19
NEW 57M231 RG/R -11 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 7M70 B/R -11 Flat round shape, ok crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21
NEW 5M755 P/R -11 Good size, good crop, nice flavor, medium firmness. 2 5/8 67 23
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 10G650 R/RY PC -12 Good flavor, good crop, medium size, nice color. 2 1/4 57 23-27
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 15, 2020  -11 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R5 T108 15A532 DNWP -20 Brody:  Donut peach, firm, nice flavor, crop? 3  5/8 92 18
             
NEW stb 7C899 WNC -16 Very heavy crop, rock hard. 3 1/8 79 20
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 MAJESTIC PEARL:  Just starting, large size, excellent flavor, firm, medium red with freckles. 3  1/8 79 19
11 R5 T95 56P1206 WNC -12 Family Tree.  Dark red with freckles, excellent flavor. 3 76 22
NEW 13C256 WNC -10 Heavy crop, dark red with very light freckles, firm!  Flat nose, globose shape, very nice balanced flavor - rock. 3 76 19
             
18 R5 T148 6C557 WPC -20 Very firm, good color, large. 3 1/2 89 14
15 R3 T163 22Q1134 WPC -14 Round shape, rock hard, large size, full red to pink. 3 1/2 89 14
             
17 R4 T117 10C688 YNCSA -22 Very firm, abused tree, excellent for last few years. 3 76 17
NEW 7C258 YNC -16 Very heavy crop, small tree, excellent color. 3 76 15
NEW 39M996 YNC -16 2nd Look.  Very heavy crop, clean, rock hard, young tree, excellent color. 3 76 16
13 R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -16 Very heavy crop, firm, clean, good flavor.  Very nice KO last week. 3 1/8 79 15-20
12 R7 T90 28C145 YNCSA -12 Summer Sugarine.  Very heavy crop, firm, preview. 3 1/8 79 14
18 R7 T155 58P340 YNCSA -12 Very dark red in sunlight with freckles, firm, excellent flavor - next generation sub-acid yellow for flavor to compete with our white nectarines. 3  1/8 79 18
             
14 R6 T48 17A1174 YPCSA -24 Heavy crop, excellent color, round shape, nice flavor, firm. 3  1/2 89 18
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 21, 2020  +1 Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
16 R4 T105 32Q188 P/GY +1 Good flavor, good crop, nice shape, firm. 2.75 70 18
13 R2 T131
COMM JD
8P892   RGD/dR +10 Crocodile Egg:  No thinning, heavy crop, good flavor, size and firmness. 2.75 70 19
15 R2 T133 22C417 B/R +0 Good crop, good flavor, flat shape, large size. 3 76 20
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 Baby plum:  Heavy crop, nice flavor, firm. 1 1/2 38 22
             
18 R3 T22
R2 T142
R2 T156
7C901 WNC +0 Good crop, excellent flavor, large, firm, great timing.  EXPEDITED 2018. 3.25 83 19
             
17 R7 T138 34M20 WPF +5 2nd Look.  Good crop, firm, excellent color, great shape, good flavor - great timing!  FIRM, excellent color and shape.  BEST WF Peach in 10 years? 3.5 89 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 22, 2020  -4 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 18A1223 gB/dR -30
-14?
Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor.  NONMELTING?  Shown 3 weeks ago, still firm, great flavor - 27 brix. 2 7/16 62 27
             
Comm. 1C116 PG/dR -12 Red Phoenix - Good crop, good size, good flavor, firm.. 2 5/8 67 19
18 R3 T13 49M1237 P/R -7 Heavy crop, good size, nice color, medium firmness, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 50M1086 RG/R -6 Large size, good crop, ok flavor, medium firmness, color? 2 3/4 70 20
NEW 13G1137 RG/dR -4 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 20
NEW 6A1185 P/Y -4 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21-23
NEW 48M40 GR/R -4 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, slight heart shape, good flavor. 2 11/16 68 19
New 53M210 lRY/Pk -4 Good crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20
NEW 58M654 gB/R -4 Giant size, good crop, good flavor. 3 76 18-21
NEW 58M957 gB/Y -4 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 19
LY 58M1160 R/R -4 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 19
NEW 4M6 P/R -2 Flat round shape, ok crop, ok flavor, very firm. 2 5/8 67 20-22
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 17P1037 R/R PC -5 Good flavor, ok crop, nice color, medium size. 2 1/4 57 22
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 22, 2020  -4 Reference:  Snow Princess WPF -7 +0
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 2nd Look.  MAJESTIC PEARL:  Large size, excellent flavor, firm, medium red with freckles. 3  1/8 79 22
11 R5 T95 56P1206 WNC -12 2nd Look.  Pearlicious X - Family Tree.  Dark red with freckles, excellent flavor, rock firmness. 3 76 23
NEW stb 7C899 WNC -8 2nd Look.  Very heavy crop, rock hard, very sweet. 3 1/8 79 20
NEW 7C448 WNC -8 Good color with light freckles, ex. balanced flavor, huge size on small tree with very heavy crop, medium firmness. 3 1/4 83 19
             
COMM 48P442 WPF -12 Pearl Princess IX - Sweet Snow:  Very heavy crop, mild flavor, sweet, full red color, firm. 3 1/4 83 17
COMM 48P270 WPF -8 Ice Queen - ??:  Nice shape, firm, pink color, ex. Cavity 3 1/4 83 18
14 R6 T57 16A792 WPC LC -4 HUGE at KO last week.  Overcropped, good flavor, firm, excellent color and shape. 3 1/8 79 17
             
NEW 39M978 YNC -11 Heavy crop, clean, rock hard, young tree, excellent color. 3 76 15
NEW 2C70 YNC -7 Small tree, firm, good color, heavy crop, a few sutures. 3 1/16 78 15
             
18 R7 T155 58P340 YNCSA -12 2nd Look.  Very dark red in sunlight with freckles, firm, excellent flavor - next generation sub-acid yellow for flavor to compete with our white nectarines. 3  1/8 79 25
12 R7 T90 28C145 YNCSA -12 2nd Look.  Summer Sugarine.  Very heavy crop, firm, preview. 3 1/8 79 17
NEW 23Q6 YNCSA -10 Baby tree, very firm, dark red with freckles, sweet. 3  1/4 83 20
             
OLD COMM 20P1156 YPF -8 July Princess:  Heavy crop, firm, nice orange color. 3  1/4 83 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 28, 2020  +8 Reference:  White Honey - Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +12
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 2nd Look.  Baby plum:  Heavy crop, nice flavor, firm.  Still firm. 1 5/8 41 25
13 R2 T131
COMM JD
8P892   RGD/dR +5 2nd Look.  Crocodile Egg:  No thinning, heavy crop, good flavor, size and firmness. 2 3/4 70 19
13 R2 T139 20C732 RG/dR +12 No thinning, good flavor, nice quality - green skin!  Fruitpunch. 2 3/4 70 20
             
15 R7 T105 35M155 YNCSA -2 3rd Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, no thinning, nice size, average color.  Shown 2 weeks ago - Still firm. 3 1/4 83 18
18 R3 T22
R2 T142
R2 T156
7C901 WNC +0 2nd Look.  Good crop, excellent flavor, large, firm, great timing.  EXPEDITED 2018. 3 1/4 83 19
17 R7 T105 6B294 YNCSA +9 Good crop, good flavor, firm, huge size, slightly pointy apex. 3  3/8 86 15
             
17 R7 T138 34M20 WPF +5 2nd Look.  Good crop, firm, excellent color, great shape, good flavor - great timing!  FIRM, excellent color and shape.  BEST WF Peach in 10 years? 3 5/8 92 17
13 R3 T77
Comm.
13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess.  Good crop, great color, firm, medium size. 3 1/4 83 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 29, 2020  +3 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13  8C440 R/dR +0
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
14 R4 T68 8C440 R/dR +0 Good crop, good flavor, medium firmness. 2 5/8 67 19
13 R2 T151 20C65 R/R -1 Good flavor, good crop, good size, a few slight shoulder tears. 2 5/8 67 19-23
12 R7 T47 26C228 RG/R +0 Large size, ok crop, good flavor, nice flat round shape. 2 7/8 73 21
NEW 7G904 RG/R +0 Giant size, good crop, good flavor, shape? 3 76 19
NEW 49M284 P/R +1 Good size, ok crop, good flavor, nice color. 2 5/8 67 18-20
NEW 8G861 gB/R +2 Very heavy crop, variable size, good flavor.  Excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 21
18 R3 T3 6P943 P/RO +2 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18
19 R3 T100 8Q1108 RG/R +3 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 9/16 65 17-20
NEW 47M4 R/R +3 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 15/16 75 18-20
NEW 13G480 RG/R +3 Variable size, ok crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 1/2 64 22-24
NEW 12G1146 PG/dR +3 Large size for baby graft, good crop, ok flavor. 2 3/4 70 19
NEW 17Q220 gB/lR +5 Large size, ok crop, good flavor.  Brent likes. 2 3/4 70 22
NEW 9G1228 RG/dR +2 Excellent flavor, mild skin, ok crop, medium size.  Great flavor. 2 3/8 60 22-26
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R4 T78,79 13P26 YR/OR PP +0 Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size, firm.  Past years:  Scuff resistant, sets heavy with plum pollen, stays firm 3 weeks. 2 3/8 60 23
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 29, 2020  +3 Reference:  Summer Fire YNC +0
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW stb 7C899 WNC -8 3rd Look.  Very heavy crop, rock hard, very sweet, never goes soft? 3 1/8 79 20
NEW 4G375 WNC -3 Baby treeds, firm, outstanding flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 25
18 R3 T22
R2 T142
R2 T156
7C901 WNC +0 Very heavy crop, nice flavor, great color, great timing.  Better at KO - EXPEDITED 2018. 2 3/4 70 18
OLD 19P892 WNC +0 Sierra Pearl:  Medium size, firm, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 20
             
19 R3 T106 36M103 WPC +0 Very heavy crop, firm, nice pink color. 3 1/4 83 14
             
NEW 2C70 YNC -7 2nd Look.  Small tree, firm, good color, heavy crop, a few sutures. 3 1/16 78 15
14 R6 T58 59P1090 YNC +0 Very heavy crop, good color, firm. 2  7/8 73 16
             
NEW 23Q6 YNCSA -10 2nd Look.  Baby tree, very firm, dark red with freckles, sweet. 3  1/4 83 20
19 R3 T177 2C132 YNCSA -7 Excellent balanced flavor, very firm, large size for a small tree, medium color with light freckles. 3  1/8 79 21
NEW 4G382 YNCSA -3 Young tree, very firm, good color with light freckles. 2  7/8 73 20
15 R4 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 Nice shape, very good color, nice flavor. 3 76 18
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 4, 2020  +15 Reference:  White Honey - Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R3 T66 36P999 R/Pk +10 Plumred XI, Sunshine.  No thinning, variable size, nice flavor, very heavy crop - very nice for crop. 2 5/8 67 18
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 Good crop, excellent balanced flavor and shape, genetically black with dark red flesh!  ** 2 5/8 67 21-23
18 R2 T28 10C808 G/Y +18 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, scuff test doesn't look good. 2 3/4 70 23
18 R2 T30 48M57 gB/Pk +18 Good crop, firm, genetically black, sweet flavor but some tartness. 3 76 24
16 R3 T32 0P48 gB/dR +18 No thinning.  Very nice flavor this week, ok size for no thinning, ok firmness.  ** 2.5 64 20
             
17 R3 T76 11P123 R/Y +20 Baby Plum:  Very good crop, nice mild flavor, cherry texture. 1.5 38 20
17 R3 T65 11P388 R/Y +25 Baby Plum:  Cherry size and texture, heavy crop, sweet but some tartness. 1.375 35 20-23
             
16 R7 T129 14A931 WNC RF +15 Heavy crop, great color, firm, nice size, some genetic red flesh, ok flavor for regular acid nectarine. 3.25 83 16
15 R3 T178 60P559 WNC +15 Huge, firm, excellent flavor, heavy crop, weak color. 3.5 89 18
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 HUGE, excellent flavor, rock hard, excellent color. 4.5 114 18
Comm
12 R7 T95
26P288 YNC +16 August Bright.  Nice flavor, good crop, huge size. 3.5 89 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August  5, 2020  +10 Reference:  Sierra Pearl 18P892 WNC +0 to +5
August Bright YNC +10
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R4 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 2nd Look - KO.  Nice shape, very good color, nice flavor. 3 76 18
             
NEW 6B260 YNC +8 Baby tree, excellent color, a few sutures. 3      76 15
old 26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  No corking, nice color, a few apexes. 3  1/8 79 15
             
NEW 11C182 WNC +8 Very heavy crop, young tree, mild flavor, good color with light freckles. 3  1/8 79 19
15 R3 T180 60P259 WNC +10 Heavy crop, firm, full red with freckles, balanced flavor. 3      76 20
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +12 Huge in some locations, firm, sweet, color is only average. 3  1/2 89 19
             
19 R3 T106 36M103 WPC +0 2nd Look - KO.  Very heavy crop, firm, nice pink color. 3 1/4 83 14
14 R6 T60 60P115 WPC +6 Huge size with very heavy crop, firm, nice flavor, round shape with pink color - our most productive peach. 3  1/2 89 15
NEW 23Q869 WPC +8 Excellent color, firm, good shape. 3  1/8 79 17
             
14 R6 T67 68P1116 YPC NM? +10 Huge size, round shape, suture groove, firm, mild flavor. 3  3/4 95 11
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 5, 2020  +10 Reference:  Black Majesty - 0C768  gB/Pk  +12
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
T-10 18A1223 gB/dR -30
-14?
Still Firm - Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor.  NONMELTING?  Shown 5 weeks ago, great flavor - 27 brix.  Black Flesh! 2 7/16 62 27
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 0C768 gB/R +12 Black Majesty - Heavy crop, no thinning, medium size, ok flavor, some drops. 2 1/2 64 18
Comm. 8P892 RG/dR +10 Crocodile Egg - Variable size, excellent flavor, ok crop, some spongy, few drops. 2 1/2 64 20
16 R3 T66 36P999 R/Pk +10 Sunshine:  Very heavy crop, medium size, no thinning, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 18-20
NEW 63M388 R/R +8 Very heavy crop, slight heart shape, ok size, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 20
19 R3 T99 6M282 P/R +8 Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 23
NEW 4P164 P/R +9 Good size for small graft, ok crop, firm, good flavor. 2 9/16 65 21
NEW 13G992 RG/RY +10 Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size. 2 7/16 62 23-26
NEW 8G916 P/RO +10 Large size for baby graft, ok crop, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20
NEW 6M187 P/R +10 Heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor, firm. 2 1/2 64 19-21
NEW 6M100 P/R +10 Nice flavor, ok crop, very firm, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21
18 R3 T1 6M25 P/R +10 Good flavor, good crop, variable size, flat round shape.  2 1/2 64 20-23
NEW 10P411 RG/Yring +11 Good flavor, very firm, light crop, ok size. 2 1/2 64 24
NEW 20Q55 PG/R +14 Heavy crop, very firm, good flavor, mild skin, slight aeration. 2 1/2 64 19
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R4 T78,79 13P26 YR/OR PP +0 Still Very Firm - Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size.  Past years:  Scuff resistant, sets heavy with plum pollen, stays firm 3 weeks. 2 3/8 60 24
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 11, 2020  +22 Reference:  Ivory Rose/Glacier Queen  48P606 WPF +20
Reference:  Black Majesty 0C768 B/Pk +12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 2nd Look.  Good crop, excellent balanced flavor and shape, genetically black with dark red flesh!  Some concentric lines on shoulders, some shoulder indentations from limb - sweet with some acid. 2 5/8 67 25
16 R2 T59 57M59 gB/dR +20 Good crop, excellent balanced flavor and shape, genetically black with dark red flesh!  Some concentric lines on shoulders.  Outstanding in 2019. 2 5/8 67 21-23
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 2nd Look.  HUGE, excellent flavor, rock hard, excellent color.  2nd look - most of fruit has been picked, firm.  1 week before Ivory Rose. 4 1/2 114 19
17 R7 T139 63P218 WNC +25 Excellent flavor, good crop, oblong shape, very large, firm, average color. 3 1/2 89 20-23
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 18, 2020  +29 Reference:  Snow Empress  48P606 WPF +40
Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R2 T14 21Q473 GR/RY +30 Good flavor, good crop, young graft. 2 5/8 67 20
17 R2 T37 10P639 dR/lYring +30 Nice flavor, heavy crop, sweet & sour. 3      76 19
17 R2 T72 0P394 gB/YO +30 Good crop, tough skin, good flavor. 2  3/4 70 23
14 R3 T114 20C535 RG/dR +30 Heavy crop, spectacular flavor, flat shape, dark red flesh, great look - 8P440 sequel.  Past problems?  Shoulder tears? 2  3/4 70 20
17 R2 T77 9P968 RG/R +32 Good crop, nice flavor, egg shaped. 3      76 20
13 R2 T52
16 R6 T177
6P33 R/Y +35 Plumcandy XI:  Good crop, firm, huge size, excellent flavor. 3      76 20
             
12 R7 T103 10A732 WPC +32 Good crop, full color, HUGE, nice shape. 4      102 15
11 R5 T127
Comm
8G1073 YPCNM +40 Summer Princess:  Good crop, strong traditional peach flavor, firm (NM?), smooth orange color. 3  1/2 89 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 19, 2020  +24 Reference:  Ivory Rose/Glacier Queen  48P606 WPF +20
Reference:  August Red YNC +25
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +12 2nd Look.  Large, firm, sweet, medium color. 3  1/8 79 19
16 R7 T129 14A931 WNC RF +15 2nd Look.  Heavy crop, great color, firm, nice size, some genetic red flesh, ok flavor for regular acid nectarine. 3 76 17
NEW 7C840 WNC +20 Firm, good color, good flavor, a few sutures. 3        18
13 R3 T89 60P716 WNC +20 Firm, good flavor, medium color. 3  1/8   20
COMM 55P278 WNC +20 Pearlicious XVI:  Nice color with freckles, firm, nice flavor. 3        20
             
14 R6 T60 60P115 WPC +15 2nd Look.  Huge size with very heavy crop, firm, nice flavor, round shape with pink color - our most productive peach. 3  3/8 86 20
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 HUGE, ex. flavor, rock hard, ok color, ok cavity, nice shape. 3 5/8 92 18
             
NEW 46M1052 YNC +15 Firm for two weeks, small tree, good flavor. 3        17
12 R7 T94 62P215 YNCSA +18 Hong Kong '18 winner:  Firm, medium size, good color, excellent flavor. 3        21
             
NEW 57P1243 YPC +16 Firm, young tree, excellent peach flavor, nice color. 3  1/4   17
14 R6 T68 23Q513 YPC NM +22 Nice color, good size, ok flavor. 3  1/4   15
14 R6 T70 11A1120 YPC NM +16 Overcropped.  Firm, good color and shape. 3        15
18 R6 T163 11A975 YPFSA +18 Good size, excellent cavity, no bleeding. 3  1/4   15
12 R7 T104 65M195 YPCSA +22 Large, firm, mild sub-acid flavor. 3  1/2   20
NEW 17G212 YPCSA +24 Baby tree:  Nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3        18
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 18, 2020  +29 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 6P33 R/Y +24 Was +30 last year, very large, very firm, nice color, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 21
Exp. 18 57M59 gB/R +18 Over cropped, ok size, tart flavor, some shoulder cracks. 2 1/2 64 19-23
NEW 4Q564 Y/Y +20 Not bad scuff on tree, heavy crop, firm, good flavor, heart shape. 2 11/16 68 19
NEW 17Q170 R/R +20 Large size, good crop, good flavor, slight fruit punch. 2 3/4 70 22
NEW 4M1017 RGD/R +20 Good crop, nice shape, medium size, good flavor, mild skin. 2 7/16 62 23
NEW 13G828 RGD/R +22 Good flavor, good crop, ok size for small graft. 2 1/2 64 23
16 R4 T101 52M678 P/Y +22 No thinning, very heavy crop, excellent flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 23
NEW 7M455 P/RO +22 Nice flat round shape, heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
NEW 13G507 GRD/dR +23 Nice color contrast, good crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 19-21
NEW 47M1124 gB/Yring +23 Very large size for small graft, heavy crop, firm, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 9G607 P/Y +24 Heavy crop, good size, firm, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
NEW 48M712 gB/R +24 Nice flat round shape, good crop, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 18-20
NEW 58M579 gB/R +24 Good crop, ok size, good flavor, slight heart shape. 2 1/2 64 23
NEW 21Q1183 R/Y +24 Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
NEW 5M932 gB/R +25 Nice flat round shape, good crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 23
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 9G1240 P/R PC +22 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 22
NEW 32Q727 YR/YR PP +24 Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor, just ok firm. 2 3/8 60 25
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 25, 2020  +36 Reference:  Snow Empress  48P606 WPF +40
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13 R2 T52
16 R6 T177
6P33 R/Y +35 Heavy crop, looking very nice here, excellent size and flavor.  Firm and even sweeter this week! 3      76 21
13 R2 T 79 20C733 R/R +36 Nice flavor, very good crop, early this year. 2  3/4 70 20
17 R3 T 55 27P1078 P/dR +37 Good flavor, good crop, mild skin? 2  5/8 67 22
             
R7 T108
R6 T72
14G872 WPF +40 Good flavor and full color. 3  1/2 89 12
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept 1, 2020  +43 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  Black Jack - Blackred XII B/R +40
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13 R2 T52
16 R6 T177
6P33 R/Y +35 3rd Look.  Heavy crop, looking very nice here, excellent size and flavor.  Firm and even sweeter this week! 3      76 22
13 R2 T 79 20C733 R/R +36 2nd Look.  Nice flavor, very good crop, early this year. 2  3/4 70 20
13 R2 T79 20C733 R/R +36 Nice flavor, very good crop, early this year.  Second look, excellent flavor. 2  3/4 70 20
14 R3 T147 15G923 R/Pk +42 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, some tartness. 2  7/8 73 20
14 R3 T151 24C884 R/Y +45 Very good crop, mild flavor, nice color, firm. 2  3/4 70 20
16 R 2 T34 7C476 R/R +46 Very good crop, juicy, crisp, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 18
14 R3 T157 15G1028 B/Y +48 Very heavy crop, no thinning, huge size, nice black color with bumpy skin. 3      76 18
             
17 R7 T146 69P350 WPC +50 Nice color, excellent balanced flavor, very good crop. 3  5/8 92 18
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 2, 2020  +38 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 5Q715 WNC +6 +30 3 weeks ago - still firm and large on a baby tree. 3  1/8 79 20
NEW 33M1121 WNC +28 Best color of week, firm, very heavy crop on small tree. 2 7/8 73 21
             
Comm 26P490 YNC +30 September Bright:  reference 3 76 16
             
Comm 20P966 WPF +40 Lady Empress - Glacier Queen:  reference - weaker color this year, but way overcropped. 3  1/2 89 16
             
12 R7 T102 65M505 YPCSA +38 Good color, very heavy crop, sweet. 3  1/8 79 20
NEW 69P348 YPCSA +36 Young tree, firm, medium color, good shape. 3  3/8 86 18
11 R5 T127
Comm
8G1073 YPCNM +42 Summer Princess:  Very heavy crop, strong traditional peach flavor, firm (NM?), smooth orange color, nice shape. 3  1/2 89 13
NEW 23Q1131 YPCNM +36 Dark red color, firm. 3  3/8 86 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 2, 2020  +38 Reference:  Black Jack - Blackred XII B/R +40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 0C498 gB/R +40 Black Jack - Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 7/8 73 20
Comm. 15G1028 gB/Y +40 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
13 R2 T79 20C733 R-P/R +40 Shown from KO last week, very heavy crop, ok size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2 64 20-22
NEW 13G409 G/RY +35 Excellent flavor, good crop, large size, firm. 2 3/4 70 24
NEW 55M37 R/RY +35 Excellent flavor, slight heart shape, medium crop, tough skin. 2 1/2 64 24
NEW 52M801 P/R +36 Good crop, flat round shape, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8 67 21
NEW 9G1137 P/R +37 Large size for young graft, nice color, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-20
NEW 6G1000 gB/R +37 Very good crop, mild flavor, large size on small graft. 2 3/4 70 21
NEW 50M625 RG/R +37 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 22
19 R2 T44,50 52M499 P/Y +38 Heavy crop, good sizem good shape, nice flavor, crisp. 2 11/16 68 22
LY 10M290 RG/Y +38 Good crop, good size, nice flavor, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 21-24
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept 15, 2020  +57 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  September Yummy  - 26P627  R/Y  +55
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T55 8C451 P/dR +60 Good crop, excellent flavor, crisp. 2  7/8 73 25
Comm. 13 R2 T64 1A1168 R/Yring +55 Plumcandy XVI.  Good crop, excellent flavor, juicy.  Some fruitpunch flavor when full ripe. 3      76 26
             
14 R6 T78 69P1137 YPF +60 Giant size freestone peach, light crop stolen, good pit cavity.  Nice clean flesh. 4      102 14
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 16, 2020  +52 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright - reference.  Nice color. 2 7/8 73 16
15 R2 T6-7 23Q1097 YNC +50 Nice size, heavy crop, excellent color, better shape than Autumn Bright with no sutures. 3  1/16   18
             
Comm 20P966 WPF +40 Lady Empress - Glacier Queen:  reference - weaker color this year, but way overcropped.  2nd Look:  Still firm with ok color. 3  5/8 92 16
14 R6 T75 10A978 WPF +48 Very heavy crop, firm, medium color. 3  1/8   16
NEW 69P330 WPC +48 Medium to large size, nice shape, medium color, great balanced flavor. 3  1/2   22
             
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +55 Our best late color in a white flesh nectarine for 2 years running.  A little smaller this year from late thinning, firm, nice shape, great flavor. 2  7/8   19
NEW 37M162 WNC +48 Young tree, size? Firm, good color, great flavor. 2  7/8   22
             
11 R5 T127
Comm
8G1073 YPCNM +42 Summer Princess:  Very heavy crop, strong traditional peach flavor, firm (NM?), smooth orange color, nice shape.  2nd Look - better color with a lot of still firm fruit. 3  1/2 89 13
17 R6 T9 13G520 YPC NM +55 Firm, large, nice color, sequel to 8G1073. 3  3/8   14
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 16, 2020  +52 Reference:  September Yummy  -  26P627  R/Y  +55
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 1A1168 R/Y +52 Good crop, Excellent flavor, large size, firm. 2 11/16 68 23
T-2 NEW 5M932 gB/R +25 STILL FIRM - Nice flat round shape, good crop, Excellent flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 23-25
NEW 14G768 GR/R +50 Good flavor, ok crop, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
NEW 5M795 RO/Oring +50 Good crop, nice flavor, ok size, tough skin. 2 1/2 64 22
16 R2 T34 7C476 R/Y +52 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, very firm. 2 11/16 68 52
NEW 5P1055 R/Y +52 Nice red color, oblong shape, excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
LY 5M393 GR/RY +52 Heavy crop, good flavor, good size, firm. 2 5/8 67 20-23
NEW 9M165 GY/Y +52 Excellent flavor, very firm, nice shape, no scuff on tree. 2 5/8 67 25
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept 29, 2020  +71 Reference:  Plumcandy XVII 50P23 P/R +70
Reference:  Plumcandy XIII 62M513 R/Y +85
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R2 T5 50P23 R/R +72 Plumcandy XVII.  Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape. 3 76 19
12 R2 T27 5A713 R/Y +73 Plumcandy XII.  Very good crop, nice flavor, firm. 3        21
18 R2 T1 47M595 RG/OY +75 Heavy crop, heart shape, good flavor. 2 3/4   21
12 R2 T4 62M513 R/Y +80 Plumcandy XIII.  Heavy crop, nice shape, good flavorl 2  3/4   20
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 30, 2020  +66 Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T6-7 23Q1097 YNC +50 2nd Look.  Nice size, heavy crop, excellent color, better shape than Autumn Bright with no sutures.  Excellent flavor. 3        17
15 R2 T177 14Q1094 YNC +55   3        15
             
14 R6 T75 10A978 WPF +48 2nd Look.  Very heavy crop, firm, medium color.  Preview. 3  1/4   16
NEW 4Q638 WPF +50   3  1/8   20
NEW 4Q1031 WPC +60   3  1/8   16
             
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +55 2nd Look.  Our best late color in a white flesh nectarine for 2 years running.  A little smaller this year from late thinning, firm, nice shape, great flavor. 2  7/8   21
NEW 23Q1052 WNC +60 Red flesh, balanced flavor, firm. 3        21
NEW 45M1124 WNC +66   2  7/8   22
             
17 R6 T9 13G520 YPC NM +55 2nd Look.  Firm, large, nice color, sequel to 8G1073. 3  1/4   15
NEW 23Q1149 YPFSA +58   3  1/4   17
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 30, 2020  +66 Reference:  Ruby Sugar  -  1A447  R/OY  +75
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 1A447 R/OY +75 Plumred XII - Ruby Sugar - Heavy crop, good flavor, very firm, good size. 2 5/8 67 23
NEW 7G1020 P/Pk +62 Excellent flavor, medium size, slight heart shape, good crop. 2 7/16 62 24
NEW 17A585 GRD/Yring +63 Excelent flavor, good crop, ok size, firm, color? 2 1/2 64 23-25
NEW 58M614 gB/R +63 Good crop, good flavor, medium size, freestone. 2 1/2 64 23
NEW 7G986 gB/Y +65 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, shape? 2 5/8 67 23-25
16 R7 T163 50P23 R/R +66 Plumcandy XVII.  Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 21
NEW 8G610 P/Y +66 Very heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor. 2 1/2 64 23-25
Exp. 19 5M27 gB/Yring +66 Was 2 5/8" last year, nice flat round shape,  medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 23
NEW 48M1189 R/R +70 Heavy crop, very firm, ok size, slight heart shape, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 22
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  April 29, 2020 -87 Reference:  May Princess -82
R 7 T 32 1C564 YN LC -95 Good crop, excellent color, perfect shape with indented nose, firm, good flavor - for the first time a few apex tears. 2 5/8 67 10
R 6 T 1 63P200 WP LC -90 Good crop, nice flavor, beautiful full color, round shape, flat bottom. 2  7/16 67 10
R 6 T 28 17Q469 YP LC NM -90 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2 67 10
R 7 T 31 17Q436 WPLCNM -85 Round and flat shape, firm, mild flavor, nice color. 2 1/2 67 11
R 7 T 53 12G873 YPC NM Mlc -82 May Princess:  Large crop. 2  7/16 67 8
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 30, 2020 -91 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2016 1C564 YN LC -90 Excellent shape, firm, nice color, crack resistant here in LG - none - our best early nectarine. 2 1/2 64 10
2016 17Q469 YP LC NM? -90 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, medium flavor, good crop. 2 9/16 65 9
2019 5G176 YP -88 Preview - nice shape, color, and firmness.  Larger last year. 2 1/8 54 9
2016 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 Firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 7/16 62 11
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 8, 2020  -78 Reference:  May Princess -82
R 7 T 53 12G873 YPC NM mLC -82 May Princess:  2nd Look:  Large crop. 2  1/2 64 10
R 7 T 43 T44 27C334 YP LC -78 Very heavy crop, no thinning, good flavor, irregular size with so much fruit. 2  5/8 67 13
Apricot
R 5 T 161-185 39P897 Cot -80 Good crop, good flavor,nice shape.  Expedited in row 5.  Looks good in Le Grand also. 2  9/16 65 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 6, -85 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2016 1C564 YN LC -90 2nd Look:  Excellent shape, firm, nice color, crack resistant here in LG - very few - still our best early nectarine. 2 1/2 64 11
R 6 T 28 17Q469 YP LC NM -90 2nd Look;  Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, firm. 2  1/2 67 12
2016 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 2nd Look:  Very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape.  Our best early white peach. 2 5/8 67 12
New 4C239 WN LC -85 Medium size, good crop, young tree, low acid. 2 7/16 62 12
R 7 T 43 T44 27C334 YP LC -78 Good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape. 2  5/8 67 12
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 14, -78 Reference:  May Bright -72
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R7 T 31 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 3rd Look:  Very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape.  Our best early white peach - still firm. 2 5/8 67 14
R 7 T 43 T44 27C334 YP LC -78 Good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape - firm through all the heat, but not non-melting. 2  3/4 70 13
R6 T 74 36M556 WN LC -74 Good shape and color, firm, low acid flavor. 2 1/2 64 14
R6 T 24
R7 T 52
61P20 YN LC -74 Large, good flavor and shape, light freckles. 2 5/8 67 15
R7 T 58 6M86 YN mLC -72 May Bright - reference. 2  7/16 62 14
Plum
new 23C564 R/Y -80 Baby plum with nice flavor and right size - short stem. 1 11/16 43 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 18, 2020  -68 Reference:  May Bright -72
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R3 T 21 31C474 YN vLC -66 Good flavor, irregular ripening, very firm. 2  7/8 73 12
R3 T 27 3C797 WN LC -66 Overcropped, good flavor, firm, a few split pits. 2  7/8 73 15
R6 T 31 69P298 YNSA LC -68 Overcropped, good flavor, firm, deep apex, excellent color. 3      76 13
R5 T 60 17Q240 YN SA? -72 Very good flavor, full color, firm, good crop, a few apexes. 2  7/8 73 14
R7 T 52
R6 T24
61P20 YN LC -68 Large, full color, nice shape, a few apex tears.  Not as good on the younger tree. 3  1/8 79 13
R7 T 58 6M86 May Bright YN mLC -72 May Bright.  Overcropped, a few soft, irregular size, good color. 2  7/8 73 14
Apricots
R3 T 10 19P518 Cot -68 Good flavor, nice color, firm, large, a few sutures.  Scuffed on trip home. 2 5/8 67 16
R3 T 11 19C133 Cot -68 Very good flavor, excellent shape and color, irregular ripening - no scuff. 2 1/2 64 16
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 25, 2020  -61 Reference:  May Bright -72
R3 T27 3C797 WN LC -66 Still firm, excellent flavor, nice color, good crop, firm. 3 1/8 79 18
R5 T63 1C795 WN -61 Full color, nice flavor, heavy crop, firm. 2  7/8 73 16
R6 T38 24Q282 YP mLC NM -64 Full color, large, nice flavor, flat shape, great quality, good crop. 3  1/4 83 13
R6 T?? 65P183 YP mLC -61 Good flavor, medium firm, full color, nice shape, irregular ripening. 3      76 13
R7 T63 28C571 YP NM LC -60 Good flavor, full color, firm. 3      76 13
R5 T32 28C238 YPC NM -60 Large, good crop, non-melting, nice round shape. 3      76 11
R5 T70 66M299 YP mLC NM -57 Firm, good flavor, good crop, full color, nice size. 3      76 12
          0  
R3 T24 16Q217 Cot -62 Nice flavor, good crop, full color,  16-18 brix. 2  1/2 64 16-18
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 27, 2020  -64 Reference:  Rose Bright -62
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 63P129 WN vLC -72 Excellent balanced flavor, medium size, good shape, firm, baby tree. 2  5/8 67 20
2016 36M556 WN LC -70 Nice shape, excellent color, great flavor, ok size, firm. 2  1/2 64 18
New 1C793 WN -68 Super firm and crisp, some freckles, great flavor, no cracks - the best white nectarine of this time period. 2  5/8 67 18-22
R6 T36 17Q570 WP LC NM? -64 Good crop, very nice shape, firm, good flavor. 2  7/8 73 15
New 65P181 YN mLC -70 Excellent flavor, firm, nice color. 2  5/8 67 16
New 65P183 YN mLC -70 Firm, clean, excellent color. 2  9/16 65 13
2019 4C212 YN -66 Clean!  Firm, good flavor, small tree - excellent quality again this year - 10 year best last year. 2 5/8 67 14
New 2C653 YN -64 Good color, shape, and flavor - firm - check apexes. 2  5/8 67 12
New 1C609 YN LC -64 Heavy crop, medium size, good color, very firm. 2  9/16 65 13
2019 5C443 YPSA -70 Good color, good size, firm, SA flavor. 2  7/8 73 14
2018 65P1084 YP mLC NM -70 Large size, firm, good color, nice shape. 3      76 12
New 5P897 YP NM -70 Excellent shape, firm, good color and flavor.  Baby tree. 2  7/8 73 15
Mike
R7 T63
28C571 YP NM LC -66 Small tree, firm, excellent quality. 2  7/8 73 16
Apricots
Comm 19P422 COT -70 Golden May:  Heavy crop, large size, firm, average flavor. 2 9/16 65 13
New 16Q329 COT -66 Large size, good crop, good firmness, ok flavor. 2 9/16 65 16
Baby Plum/Plumcot
New 17P356 Plumcot -61 Good crop on baby graft, firm. 1 5/8 41 18-21
Plums
New 56M437 dP-B/dR -70 Good crop, medium firmness, round shape, dark red juice, dark purple skin - almost BLACK skin, good flavor, at least a full week ahead of Black Nectar. 2 3/8 60 17
Comm 37P568 P/R -60 Black Nectar:  Reference - overcropped 2 3/8 60 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 2, 2020  -52
R3 T44 28C485 WNF -52 Overcropped, good flavor, slightly pointy. 2  7/8 73 15
R5 T34 1C522 YNSA mLC -60 Nice flavor, firm, good crop, variable size. 3      76 18
R5 T40 31C472 YNCSA -56 Good flavor, variable size. 3  1/4 83 11-13
R6 T43 11A1088 WPF mLC -48 No thinning, variable size, good flavor. 3  1/8 79 13
R5 T70 66M299 YP mLC NM -57 2nd Look.  Firm, good flavor, good crop, full color, nice size. 3      76 12
          0  
R2 T83 27C229 R/R -52 Overcropped, good flavor, variable size. 2  3/8 60 15-17
R2 T91 8Q1145 RG/vdR -49 Giant size, good flavor, nice round shape. 2  7/8 73 14-17
          0  
New 10A648 R/dR -58 Very good crop, firm, dark red flesh, good stems, great flavor - Best of Week? 1 9/16 40 20-24
          0  
R3 T28 16Q575 Cot -52 Good flavor, firm, good crop. 2  1/2 64 17
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 2, 2020  -58 Reference:  Rose Bright -62
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 1C793 WN -68 2nd Look.  Super firm and crisp, some freckles, great flavor, no cracks - the best white nectarine of this time period. 2  7/8 73 18
EX 2017 62P1000 WN -62 Small tree, firm, excellent flavor, non-melting? 2  7/8 73 16
R7 T67 2018 23Q275 WN -60 Firm, excellent balanced flavor, some freckles, small tree. 2  3/4 70 16
New 66P321 WP mLC NM? -62 Large size on a very small tree, excellent shape, great balanced flavor, firm. 3  1/8 79 17
R7 T65 2018 3C639 WP mLC -60 Good size, firm, nice flavor, young graft. 3  1/8 79 16
New 45M130 WP -58 Baby tree, firm, excellent shape, great flavor. 3      76 18
EX 2019 4C212 YN -66 2nd Look.  Clean!  Firm, good flavor, small tree - excellent quality again this year - 10 year best last year. 2  7/8 73 14
New 1C845 YN mLC -62 Good shape, large size, medium firmness, nice color. 3      76 14
R7 T98 2016 67P136 YNCSA -58 Very heavy crop, medium firm, clean, mild sub-acid flavor. 2  7/8 73 13
R6 T38 24Q282 YP mLC NM -60 Full color, large, nice flavor, flat shape, great quality, good crop. 3  1/8 79 14
COMM 28C238 YPC NM -60 Very large size on original tree, firm non-melting texture, excellent color, globose shape. 3  1/8 79 12
New 23Q652 YPSA -60 Baby tree, excellent color and flavor. 3      76 16
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 16G248 COT -63 Large size, nice color, good crop, ok flavor. 2 7/16 62 15-17
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Exp. 19 50M195 RG/R -62 Last week, good crop, nice shape, good flavor. 2 1/8 54 17
Comm 37P568 P/R -60 Black Nectar:  Reference - overcropped 2 3/8 60 15
19 R6
T138-139
8P1105 R/R -58 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 17-19
15 R4 T9 58M3 R/R -56 Good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape, ok size. 2 1/4 57 19
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 9, 2020  -45
R5 T73 67P1130 YNC LC -42 Clean, very good flavor, perfect flat shape, firm, nice color, very few freckles. 3      76 17
R3 T58 67M11 YN mLC -42 Good crop, nice flavor, large, some freckles. 3  1/4 83 17
             
R7 T73 29C635 WP -48 Good flavor, good crop, huge size. 3  1/2 89 13
          0  
R7 T1 13C354 dP/W PC -44 Good crop, very good flavor, very firm, very nice round to oblate shape. 2      51 21
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 9, 2020  -51 Reference:  June Time YPC NM -54
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R7 T67 2018 23Q275 WN -60 2nd Look.  Firm, excellent balanced flavor, some freckles, small tree.  Still firm. 2  3/4 70 16-21
             
New 66P321 WP mLC NM -62 2nd Look:  NON-MELTING.  Large size on a very small tree, excellent shape, great balanced flavor, firm.  10 YEAR BREAKTHROUGH! 3  1/4 83 18
New 66P317 WP mLC NM -60 2nd Week:  NON-MELTING.  Large size on a very small tree, excellent shape, great balanced flavor, firm.  JUST AS GOOD 3  1/8 79 17
R6 T43 11A1088 WP mLC -54 Heavy crop, nice size, firm, melting flesh, good flavor, very nice color. 3  1/4 83 16
             
EX 2019 4C212 YN -66 3rd Look.  Clean!  Firm, good flavor, small tree - excellent quality again this year - 10 year best last year.  Past now, but still showing great quality. 2  7/8 73 14
New 1C845 YN mLC -62 Good shape, large size, medium firmness, nice color. 3      76 14
18 R7 T106 4C280 YNSA -54 Medium firmness, light freckles, great sub-acid flavor. 2  7/8 73 14-20
New 4C306 YN -52 Good shape, light freckles, medium firmness. 3      76 16
2019 1C541 YN LC -50 Good crop, shape, color, and size - sequel to 4C212. 3      76 13
             
New 4G31 YPSA NM -54 Baby tree, nice color and shape. 2  7/8 73 15
Comm 8G1205 YPC NM -54 June Time:  Firm, non-melting, excellent color, excellent shape, large size. 3  1/8 79 14
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R4 T187 46P1261 Cot -56 Good crop, firm, loose stone, firm, good flavor, red blush. 2 3/8 60 16
New 16Q540 Cot -52 Large size, nice flavor, firm, ok crop. 2 3/8 60 18-20
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R6
T138-139
8P1105 P/R -58 2nd Look, still firm, heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 20
15 R4 T9 58M3 P/vdR -56 2nd Look, still firm, good crop, good flavor, nice color and shape, good size. 2 3/4 70 20
19 R3 T7 12A144 B/R -54 Good crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 20
11 R4 T7 26C110 GR/R -51 Silver Phoenix - Good crop, good size, ok flavor, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 16
17 R2 T91,94 8Q1145 P/vdR -51 Large size, ok crop, nice color, flavor? 2 3/4 70 18
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 16, 2020  -38 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -37
R5 T73 67P1130 YNC LC -42 2nd Look.  Clean!  Excellent flavor, perfect flat shape, large, firm, nice color, very few freckles - another generational breakthrough for yellow nectarines! 3 1/8 79 17
R3 T58 67M11 YN mLC -42 Red Bright II.  Good crop, nice flavor, large, some freckles, firm, but not as nice as 67P1130.  2nd Look - nice flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
             
             
13 R3 T50 66P114 WPC mLC -39 Good crop, firm, nice size, medium flavor.  HUGE 3 7/8 98 12
15 R5 T87 66M53 WP -37 No thinning, nice size, good flavor, firm.  VERY LARGE 3 5/8 92 16
             
             
17 R2 T95 57M967 dP/R -37 Dark purple.  Large, excellent flavor, firm, heavy crop. 2 5/8 67 18
13 R2 T173 63M448 R/YR -38 Huge size, heavy crop, very nice flavor, melting texture. 2 7/8 73 17
14 R5 T184 6P973 RG/R -38 No thinning, nice flavor and size considering, firm. 2 3/4 70 16-19
15 R2 T160 51M536 gB/R -37 BLACK.  Heavy crop, variable size, outstanding flavor, firm.  Was -16 before. 2 1/2 64 20
18 R3 T97 57M815 P/dR -37 Good crop, firm, sweet flavor but tart skin. 2 1/2 64 18
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 16, 2020  -44 Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40 :  Black Ruby B/R -40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Mike J Comm 57M438 dR/R -50 Dragon Heart.  Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 16
Exp. 19 4P696 P/R -46 Large size, heavy crop, good flavor.  Full flavor. 2 3/4 70 18
New 15A691 dR/R -46 Ok size for baby graft, nice flavor, good crop.  Very nice flavor. 2 1/2 64 18-20
Comm. 24C50 R/R -45 Flavor Majesty - Heavy crop, good flavor, good size.  Firm? 2 5/8 67 17
15 R4 T27 49M372 RG/R -45 Heavy crop, good size, semi-freestone, good flavor.  Cot seed. 2 3/4 70 18
New 17A1216 gB/dR -45 Heavy crop, slight Santa Rosa flavor, nice shape.  Coconut milk. 2 1/2 64 19
New 18A1190 RG/dR -45 Good crop, variable size, good flavor.  MIld. 2 1/2 64 18
New 11A790 RG/R -44 Large size, flat round shape, ok crop, ok flavor.  Good flavor. 2 5/8 67 16-18
Nectarines & Peaches THINNED LATE - SMALLISH SIZES THIS YEAR
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 31C478 WN mLC -48 Older tree, firm, excellent color and flavor, large, light freckles. 3  1/8 79 16-18
15 R5 T72 2C369 WN mLC -45 Stony-hard, no juice, spectacular balanced flavor.  UGLY 2  7/8 73 19
2019 7C143 WNC -45 Baby tree, firm, few freckles, good color. 2 7/8 73 17
             
New 66P1003 WPC -42 Firm, balanced flavor, medium crop, excellent shape and color. 3  1/8 79 15
2015 R5 T87 66M53 WPC -42 Large, nice color and shape, medium firm and flavor - nice at KO. 3 1/8 79 13
             
2019 1C541 YN LC -52 2nd Look:  Good crop, shape, color, and size - sequel to 4C212 - still quite firm, spectacular color and cosmetics. 3  1/8 79 17
New 4C275 YN SA?? -50 Clean, excellent flavor and color, some freckles. 2  7/8 73 17
New 67M28 YNSA LC -46 Good crop, clean, excellent color.  Low flavor. 2  7/8 73 14
12 R7 T71 31C171 YNSA mLC -46 Older tree, firm, excellent dark red color and flavor, light freckles.  Nice flavor. 3  1/8 79 15
2015 R5 T73 67P1130 YN mLC -45 Great shape, ex. color, firm, excellent flavor - KO last 2 weeks - sequel to 4C212 & 1C541.  CLEAN! 3 76 15
2015 R5 T93 67M11 YN -42 Red Bright II.  Medium size, firm, dark red color. 3 76 16
             
new 5C435 YPSA -46 Huge on baby tree, excellent color and shape.  Nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 23, 2020  -31 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -36
R7 T117 67P1122 YNC -31 Very large, firm, good color with some freckles, light crop or stolen?  Excellent flavor. 3 3/8 86 13
             
             
13 R3 T50 66P114 WPC mLC -39 2nd Look:  Good crop, firm, nice size, medium flavor.  HUGE 3 3/4 95 12
15 R5 T87 66M53 WP -37 2nd Look:  No thinning, nice size, good flavor, firm.  VERY LARGE - THE BEST FOR THE TIME PERIOD before Pearl Princess. 3 7/8 98 15
             
             
17 R2 T95 57M967 dP/R -37 Dark purple.  Large, mild, excellent flavor, firm, heavy crop. 2 5/8 67 18
15 R2 T160 51M536 gB/dR -37 BLACK.  2nd Look.  Heavy crop, variable size, spectacular flavor, firm.  Was -16 before. 2 1/2 64 22
18 R3 T97 57M815 P/vdR -37 2nd Look:  Good crop, firm, sweet flavor with mildly tart skin. 2 1/2 64 19
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 24, 2020  -36 Reference:  Black Ruby B/R -40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 27C714 gB/R -40 Black Ruby - Good flavor, good crop, nice size and shape, freestone. 2 5/8 67 17-19
14 R5 T178 14G115 vdP/dR -41 Very good flavor, ok crop, freestone, variable size, nice shape. 2 7/16 62 19
NEW 56M1111 GR/R -38 Heavy crop, good flavor, large size, nice shape, scuff? 2 3/4 70 17-19
NEW 56M968 P/R -38 Large size, good flavor, good crop, large. 2 7/8 73 18
NEW 6M608 R/R -38 Excellent flavor, ok crop, ok size, very sweet. 2 1/2 64 22-24
NEW 57M165 PR/R -37 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size, firm, green freckles. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 57M453 dP/R -37 Large size, medium crop, good flavor, nice shape, mild, melting. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 55M990 PR/vdR -37 Very heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, acid. 2 7/8 73 17
NEW 18A1164 P/dR -37 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, slight dapple, ex.flavor. 2 1/2 64 17-19
Nectarines & Peaches Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40  Pearl Princess WPF -35
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2019 7C143 WNC -45 2nd Look:  Baby tree, very firm, few freckles, good color - best white flesh last week. 3 76 18
2017 R6 T37 66P610 WNC -42 Large, clean, dark red, flat nose, extremely firm - starts 4 days before Flavor Pearl but lasts longer - great last year. 3 1/8 79 18-20
NEW 19N81 WNC -40 Very firm, dark red, good shape, baby graft. 3 76 20-22
             
NEW 66P1003 WPC -42 2nd Look:  Firm, balanced flavor, medium crop, excellent shape and color - excellent shape. 3  1/4 83 17
2015 R5 T87 66M53 WPC -38 2nd Look:  Large, nice color and shape, medium firm and flavor - nice at KO.  VERY LARGE, best peach a week before Pearl Princess. 3 5/8 92 15
             
2015 R5 T73 67P1130 YN mLC -45 2nd Look:  Great shape, ex. color, firm, excellent flavor - KO last 2 weeks - sequel to 4C212 & 1C541.  CLEAN! 3 76 15
2015 R5 T93 67M11 YN -42 2nd Look:  Red Bright II.  Medium size, firm, dark red color, moderate freckles. 3 1/8 79 16
             
NEW 37M955 YPC -38 Dark red, firm, great shape, young graft. 3  1/8 79 13
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 30, 2020  -24 Reference:  
12 R7 T88 60P534 WNC -18 Preview:  Good flavor, nice red color with light freckles, large size, variable ripening. 3 1/4 83 18
15 R7 T84 66M53 WPC -37
-28 ?
3rd Look:  No thinning, nice size, good flavor, firm.  VERY LARGE - THE BEST FOR THE TIME PERIOD before Pearl Princess and after.  Spectacular again!! 4    102 18
             
18 R3 T97 57M815 P/vdR -37 3rd Look:  Good crop, firm, sweet flavor with mildly tart skin. 2 1/2 64 19
16 R3 T155 10P645 B/Yring -25 Black.  Heavy crop, no thinning, good size, slight fruit punch flavor?   2 7/8 73 16
16 R3 T145 47M966 RP/R -23 Good crop, very nice flavor, large. 2 7/8 73 19
18 R2 T99 7P583 P/R -22 Good crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 20
10 R3 T195 44M1237 GR/Pk -22 Heavy crop, mild flavor, huge size, green plum with pink flesh, firm. 2 7/8 73 19
17 R2 T114 6C404 RG/R -20 Good crop, tart skin but good flavor, firm. 2 7/8 73 19
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 1, 2020  -29 Reference:  Black Raspberry 22C534  B/R -30
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 22C534 gB/R -30 Black Raspberry - Good crop, ok size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2 64 21
Comm. 26C600 R/dR -20 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-21
NEW 6M453 RG/R -33 Large size, good crop, good flavor, flat round shape. 2 7/8 73 20-22
NEW 1A902 RG/R -32 Excellent flavor, medium size, good crop. 2 7/16 62 20-23
NEW 55M1118 P/dR -32 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, good size. 2 5/8 67 19
15 R2 T171 48M630 RG/dR -31 Very heavy crop, exccellent flavor, ok size, firm. 2 1/2 64 19-22
NEW 53M1081 dR-P/R -31 Good crop, ok size, nice flavor, medium firmness, heart shape. 2 1/2 64 21-23
NEW 12A794 RP/R -30 Mild skin, flat round shape, good crop, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 20
NEW 18A1223 gB/dR -30 Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 21
19 R5 T159 14A863 RY/Y -30 Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor. 2 7/16 62 23
17 R2 T95,97 57M967 RP/R -30 Excellent flavor, good size, heavy crop, slight heart shape. 2 5/8 67 22
18 R2 T100 9P753 R/R -26 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, firm. 2 1/2 64 21-25
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 10G610 R/Y PC -30 Good crop, good flavor, ok size, nice color. 2 3/8 60 19
NEW 17P1157 GR/Pk PC -28 Good crop, good flavor, medium size. 2 1/4 57 18
16 R5 T51 13P18 B/Y PC -26 Good flavor, good crop, medium size. 2 1/4 57 22
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 1, 2020  -29 Reference:  Pearl Princess WPF -36 
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2017 R6 T37 66P610 WNC -42 2nd Look.  Large, clean, dark red, flat nose, excellent flavor, extremely firm - starts 4 days before Flavor Pearl but lasts longer - great last year. 3 1/8 79 18-21
2012 R7 T79 31C758 WNC -36 Flavor Pearl:  Firm, heavy crop, nice color, light freckles, very good flavor. 3 1/8 79 20
2016 R7 T116 68P1022 WNC -36 Balanced flavor, large, firm, full red with light freckles. 3 1/4 83 17
NEW 64P496 WNF -30 Very heavy crop, dark red with freckles, ROCK, great flavor. 3 76 20
             
2015 R5 T87 66M53 WPC -38 3rd Look:  Large, nice color and shape, medium firm and flavor - nice at KO.  VERY LARGE, best peach before Pearl Princess. 3 5/8 92 15
2019 R4 T166 6C89 WPF -36 Spherical shape, very dark red color, tight cavity,  3 1/4 83 15
Comm R5 T56 34P249 WPF -36 Pearl Princess:  Heavy crop, medium size, firm, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
             
2016 R7 T117 67P1122 YNC -36 Excellent nectarine flavor, firm, large size, only medium crop. 3 1/8 79 14
NEW 36M926 YNC -23 Clean, nice color,  3 1/8 79 17
FT R5 T103 67M10 YNCSA mLC -36 Firm, clean, excellent color, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 17
2017 R5 T68 31C247 YNC mLC -34 Firm, very dark red, excellent flavor. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 68P1024 YNCSA -32 Firm, nice color, ok sub-acid flavor. 3 1/8 79 14
2015 R5 T97 2C547 YNCSA -28 Heavy crop, medium color 3 1/8 79 16
             
NEW 37M955 YPC -38 2nd Look:  Dark red, firm, great shape, young graft. 3  1/4 83 17
NEW 67P948 YPF -38 Very heavy crop, medium size,  3  1/8 79 13
2012 R7 T85 2P73 YPC -34 Red Princess.  Heavy crop, medium size, good peach flavor. 3      76 14
2014 R6 T48 17A1174 YPCSA -32 Very heavy crop, firm, medium color, mild flavor. 3  1/8 79 16
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 7, 2020  -17 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13
18 R2 T46 17A604 R/R -13 Good crop, nice flavor, some skin tartness. 2 3/4 70 20
18 R2 T108 4P10 dR/dR -13 No thinning, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 19
             
13 R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -18 Good crop, nice flavor, no thinning. 3 1/4 83 17
17 R7 T89 7C880 YNC -15 Good crop, good flavor, firm. 3 1/2 89 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 8, 2020  -22 NO SHOWING DUE TO INDEPENCE DAY AND MITE SPRAYS
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 14, 2020  -6 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14  Red Phoenix P/R -13
14 R4 T49 1C116 dR/R -10 Red Phoenix.  Good crop, nice size, firm - excellent quality. 2 7/8 73 18
             
15 R3 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 Heavy crop, good flavor, no thinning, nice size, average color. 3 1/4 83 16
             
11 R5 T91 48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Very good flavor, good crop, firm, medium size, nice color. 3 1/2 89 18
14 R6 T57 16A792 WPC LC -4 HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 3 3/4 95 14
15 R3 T166 69P690 WPC +0 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, excellent shape. 3 3/8 86 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 15, 2020  -11 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - Good crop, good size, good flavor, firm.. 2 5/8 67 19
15 R2 T148 26C386 RY/Y -14 Good crop, good size, tiger stripe coloring, nice flavor. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 5A968 RG/dR -14 Good flavor, good crop, good size. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 16A895 P/R -13 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
10 R3 T195 44M1237 GR/R -13 Heavy crop, large size, medium firmness, mild skin. 2 3/4 70 18-20
NEW 67M1121 B/R -13 Giant size for baby graft, very firm, ok flavor. 2 13/16 71 22
19 R3 T141 9P740 P/dR -12 Good crop, good flavor, was 2 3/4" last year. 2 1/2 64 20
NEW 12A755 R/R -11 Good crop, nice flavor, nice size. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 13G1000 P/dR -11 Good crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 19
NEW 57M231 RG/R -11 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 7M70 B/R -11 Flat round shape, ok crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21
NEW 5M755 P/R -11 Good size, good crop, nice flavor, medium firmness. 2 5/8 67 23
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 10G650 R/RY PC -12 Good flavor, good crop, medium size, nice color. 2 1/4 57 23-27
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 15, 2020  -11 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R5 T108 15A532 DNWP -20 Brody:  Donut peach, firm, nice flavor, crop? 3  5/8 92 18
             
NEW stb 7C899 WNC -16 Very heavy crop, rock hard. 3 1/8 79 20
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 MAJESTIC PEARL:  Just starting, large size, excellent flavor, firm, medium red with freckles. 3  1/8 79 19
11 R5 T95 56P1206 WNC -12 Family Tree.  Dark red with freckles, excellent flavor. 3 76 22
NEW 13C256 WNC -10 Heavy crop, dark red with very light freckles, firm!  Flat nose, globose shape, very nice balanced flavor - rock. 3 76 19
             
18 R5 T148 6C557 WPC -20 Very firm, good color, large. 3 1/2 89 14
15 R3 T163 22Q1134 WPC -14 Round shape, rock hard, large size, full red to pink. 3 1/2 89 14
             
17 R4 T117 10C688 YNCSA -22 Very firm, abused tree, excellent for last few years. 3 76 17
NEW 7C258 YNC -16 Very heavy crop, small tree, excellent color. 3 76 15
NEW 39M996 YNC -16 2nd Look.  Very heavy crop, clean, rock hard, young tree, excellent color. 3 76 16
13 R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -16 Very heavy crop, firm, clean, good flavor.  Very nice KO last week. 3 1/8 79 15-20
12 R7 T90 28C145 YNCSA -12 Summer Sugarine.  Very heavy crop, firm, preview. 3 1/8 79 14
18 R7 T155 58P340 YNCSA -12 Very dark red in sunlight with freckles, firm, excellent flavor - next generation sub-acid yellow for flavor to compete with our white nectarines. 3  1/8 79 18
             
14 R6 T48 17A1174 YPCSA -24 Heavy crop, excellent color, round shape, nice flavor, firm. 3  1/2 89 18
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 21, 2020  +1 Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
16 R4 T105 32Q188 P/GY +1 Good flavor, good crop, nice shape, firm. 2.75 70 18
13 R2 T131
COMM JD
8P892   RGD/dR +10 Crocodile Egg:  No thinning, heavy crop, good flavor, size and firmness. 2.75 70 19
15 R2 T133 22C417 B/R +0 Good crop, good flavor, flat shape, large size. 3 76 20
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 Baby plum:  Heavy crop, nice flavor, firm. 1 1/2 38 22
             
18 R3 T22
R2 T142
R2 T156
7C901 WNC +0 Good crop, excellent flavor, large, firm, great timing.  EXPEDITED 2018. 3.25 83 19
             
17 R7 T138 34M20 WPF +5 2nd Look.  Good crop, firm, excellent color, great shape, good flavor - great timing!  FIRM, excellent color and shape.  BEST WF Peach in 10 years? 3.5 89 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 22, 2020  -4 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 18A1223 gB/dR -30
-14?
Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor.  NONMELTING?  Shown 3 weeks ago, still firm, great flavor - 27 brix. 2 7/16 62 27
             
Comm. 1C116 PG/dR -12 Red Phoenix - Good crop, good size, good flavor, firm.. 2 5/8 67 19
18 R3 T13 49M1237 P/R -7 Heavy crop, good size, nice color, medium firmness, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 19
NEW 50M1086 RG/R -6 Large size, good crop, ok flavor, medium firmness, color? 2 3/4 70 20
NEW 13G1137 RG/dR -4 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 20
NEW 6A1185 P/Y -4 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21-23
NEW 48M40 GR/R -4 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, slight heart shape, good flavor. 2 11/16 68 19
New 53M210 lRY/Pk -4 Good crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20
NEW 58M654 gB/R -4 Giant size, good crop, good flavor. 3 76 18-21
NEW 58M957 gB/Y -4 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 19
LY 58M1160 R/R -4 Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 19
NEW 4M6 P/R -2 Flat round shape, ok crop, ok flavor, very firm. 2 5/8 67 20-22
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 17P1037 R/R PC -5 Good flavor, ok crop, nice color, medium size. 2 1/4 57 22
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 22, 2020  -4 Reference:  Snow Princess WPF -7 +0
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 2nd Look.  MAJESTIC PEARL:  Large size, excellent flavor, firm, medium red with freckles. 3  1/8 79 22
11 R5 T95 56P1206 WNC -12 2nd Look.  Pearlicious X - Family Tree.  Dark red with freckles, excellent flavor, rock firmness. 3 76 23
NEW stb 7C899 WNC -8 2nd Look.  Very heavy crop, rock hard, very sweet. 3 1/8 79 20
NEW 7C448 WNC -8 Good color with light freckles, ex. balanced flavor, huge size on small tree with very heavy crop, medium firmness. 3 1/4 83 19
             
COMM 48P442 WPF -12 Pearl Princess IX - Sweet Snow:  Very heavy crop, mild flavor, sweet, full red color, firm. 3 1/4 83 17
COMM 48P270 WPF -8 Ice Queen - ??:  Nice shape, firm, pink color, ex. Cavity 3 1/4 83 18
14 R6 T57 16A792 WPC LC -4 HUGE at KO last week.  Overcropped, good flavor, firm, excellent color and shape. 3 1/8 79 17
             
NEW 39M978 YNC -11 Heavy crop, clean, rock hard, young tree, excellent color. 3 76 15
NEW 2C70 YNC -7 Small tree, firm, good color, heavy crop, a few sutures. 3 1/16 78 15
             
18 R7 T155 58P340 YNCSA -12 2nd Look.  Very dark red in sunlight with freckles, firm, excellent flavor - next generation sub-acid yellow for flavor to compete with our white nectarines. 3  1/8 79 25
12 R7 T90 28C145 YNCSA -12 2nd Look.  Summer Sugarine.  Very heavy crop, firm, preview. 3 1/8 79 17
NEW 23Q6 YNCSA -10 Baby tree, very firm, dark red with freckles, sweet. 3  1/4 83 20
             
OLD COMM 20P1156 YPF -8 July Princess:  Heavy crop, firm, nice orange color. 3  1/4 83 15
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 28, 2020  +8 Reference:  White Honey - Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +12
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 2nd Look.  Baby plum:  Heavy crop, nice flavor, firm.  Still firm. 1 5/8 41 25
13 R2 T131
COMM JD
8P892   RGD/dR +5 2nd Look.  Crocodile Egg:  No thinning, heavy crop, good flavor, size and firmness. 2 3/4 70 19
13 R2 T139 20C732 RG/dR +12 No thinning, good flavor, nice quality - green skin!  Fruitpunch. 2 3/4 70 20
             
15 R7 T105 35M155 YNCSA -2 3rd Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, no thinning, nice size, average color.  Shown 2 weeks ago - Still firm. 3 1/4 83 18
18 R3 T22
R2 T142
R2 T156
7C901 WNC +0 2nd Look.  Good crop, excellent flavor, large, firm, great timing.  EXPEDITED 2018. 3 1/4 83 19
17 R7 T105 6B294 YNCSA +9 Good crop, good flavor, firm, huge size, slightly pointy apex. 3  3/8 86 15
             
17 R7 T138 34M20 WPF +5 2nd Look.  Good crop, firm, excellent color, great shape, good flavor - great timing!  FIRM, excellent color and shape.  BEST WF Peach in 10 years? 3 5/8 92 17
13 R3 T77
Comm.
13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess.  Good crop, great color, firm, medium size. 3 1/4 83 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 29, 2020  +3 Reference:  Red Phoenix P/R -13  8C440 R/dR +0
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
14 R4 T68 8C440 R/dR +0 Good crop, good flavor, medium firmness. 2 5/8 67 19
13 R2 T151 20C65 R/R -1 Good flavor, good crop, good size, a few slight shoulder tears. 2 5/8 67 19-23
12 R7 T47 26C228 RG/R +0 Large size, ok crop, good flavor, nice flat round shape. 2 7/8 73 21
NEW 7G904 RG/R +0 Giant size, good crop, good flavor, shape? 3 76 19
NEW 49M284 P/R +1 Good size, ok crop, good flavor, nice color. 2 5/8 67 18-20
NEW 8G861 gB/R +2 Very heavy crop, variable size, good flavor.  Excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 21
18 R3 T3 6P943 P/RO +2 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18
19 R3 T100 8Q1108 RG/R +3 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 9/16 65 17-20
NEW 47M4 R/R +3 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 15/16 75 18-20
NEW 13G480 RG/R +3 Variable size, ok crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 1/2 64 22-24
NEW 12G1146 PG/dR +3 Large size for baby graft, good crop, ok flavor. 2 3/4 70 19
NEW 17Q220 gB/lR +5 Large size, ok crop, good flavor.  Brent likes. 2 3/4 70 22
NEW 9G1228 RG/dR +2 Excellent flavor, mild skin, ok crop, medium size.  Great flavor. 2 3/8 60 22-26
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R4 T78,79 13P26 YR/OR PP +0 Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size, firm.  Past years:  Scuff resistant, sets heavy with plum pollen, stays firm 3 weeks. 2 3/8 60 23
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 29, 2020  +3 Reference:  Summer Fire YNC +0
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW stb 7C899 WNC -8 3rd Look.  Very heavy crop, rock hard, very sweet, never goes soft? 3 1/8 79 20
NEW 4G375 WNC -3 Baby treeds, firm, outstanding flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 25
18 R3 T22
R2 T142
R2 T156
7C901 WNC +0 Very heavy crop, nice flavor, great color, great timing.  Better at KO - EXPEDITED 2018. 2 3/4 70 18
OLD 19P892 WNC +0 Sierra Pearl:  Medium size, firm, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 20
             
19 R3 T106 36M103 WPC +0 Very heavy crop, firm, nice pink color. 3 1/4 83 14
             
NEW 2C70 YNC -7 2nd Look.  Small tree, firm, good color, heavy crop, a few sutures. 3 1/16 78 15
14 R6 T58 59P1090 YNC +0 Very heavy crop, good color, firm. 2  7/8 73 16
             
NEW 23Q6 YNCSA -10 2nd Look.  Baby tree, very firm, dark red with freckles, sweet. 3  1/4 83 20
19 R3 T177 2C132 YNCSA -7 Excellent balanced flavor, very firm, large size for a small tree, medium color with light freckles. 3  1/8 79 21
NEW 4G382 YNCSA -3 Young tree, very firm, good color with light freckles. 2  7/8 73 20
15 R4 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 Nice shape, very good color, nice flavor. 3 76 18
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 4, 2020  +15 Reference:  White Honey - Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R3 T66 36P999 R/Pk +10 Plumred XI, Sunshine.  No thinning, variable size, nice flavor, very heavy crop - very nice for crop. 2 5/8 67 18
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 Good crop, excellent balanced flavor and shape, genetically black with dark red flesh!  ** 2 5/8 67 21-23
18 R2 T28 10C808 G/Y +18 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, scuff test doesn't look good. 2 3/4 70 23
18 R2 T30 48M57 gB/Pk +18 Good crop, firm, genetically black, sweet flavor but some tartness. 3 76 24
16 R3 T32 0P48 gB/dR +18 No thinning.  Very nice flavor this week, ok size for no thinning, ok firmness.  ** 2.5 64 20
             
17 R3 T76 11P123 R/Y +20 Baby Plum:  Very good crop, nice mild flavor, cherry texture. 1.5 38 20
17 R3 T65 11P388 R/Y +25 Baby Plum:  Cherry size and texture, heavy crop, sweet but some tartness. 1.375 35 20-23
             
16 R7 T129 14A931 WNC RF +15 Heavy crop, great color, firm, nice size, some genetic red flesh, ok flavor for regular acid nectarine. 3.25 83 16
15 R3 T178 60P559 WNC +15 Huge, firm, excellent flavor, heavy crop, weak color. 3.5 89 18
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 HUGE, excellent flavor, rock hard, excellent color. 4.5 114 18
Comm
12 R7 T95
26P288 YNC +16 August Bright.  Nice flavor, good crop, huge size. 3.5 89 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August  5, 2020  +10 Reference:  Sierra Pearl 18P892 WNC +0 to +5
August Bright YNC +10
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R4 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 2nd Look - KO.  Nice shape, very good color, nice flavor. 3 76 18
             
NEW 6B260 YNC +8 Baby tree, excellent color, a few sutures. 3      76 15
old 26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  No corking, nice color, a few apexes. 3  1/8 79 15
             
NEW 11C182 WNC +8 Very heavy crop, young tree, mild flavor, good color with light freckles. 3  1/8 79 19
15 R3 T180 60P259 WNC +10 Heavy crop, firm, full red with freckles, balanced flavor. 3      76 20
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +12 Huge in some locations, firm, sweet, color is only average. 3  1/2 89 19
             
19 R3 T106 36M103 WPC +0 2nd Look - KO.  Very heavy crop, firm, nice pink color. 3 1/4 83 14
14 R6 T60 60P115 WPC +6 Huge size with very heavy crop, firm, nice flavor, round shape with pink color - our most productive peach. 3  1/2 89 15
NEW 23Q869 WPC +8 Excellent color, firm, good shape. 3  1/8 79 17
             
14 R6 T67 68P1116 YPC NM? +10 Huge size, round shape, suture groove, firm, mild flavor. 3  3/4 95 11
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 5, 2020  +10 Reference:  Black Majesty - 0C768  gB/Pk  +12
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
T-10 18A1223 gB/dR -30
-14?
Still Firm - Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor.  NONMELTING?  Shown 5 weeks ago, great flavor - 27 brix.  Black Flesh! 2 7/16 62 27
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 0C768 gB/R +12 Black Majesty - Heavy crop, no thinning, medium size, ok flavor, some drops. 2 1/2 64 18
Comm. 8P892 RG/dR +10 Crocodile Egg - Variable size, excellent flavor, ok crop, some spongy, few drops. 2 1/2 64 20
16 R3 T66 36P999 R/Pk +10 Sunshine:  Very heavy crop, medium size, no thinning, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 18-20
NEW 63M388 R/R +8 Very heavy crop, slight heart shape, ok size, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 20
19 R3 T99 6M282 P/R +8 Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 23
NEW 4P164 P/R +9 Good size for small graft, ok crop, firm, good flavor. 2 9/16 65 21
NEW 13G992 RG/RY +10 Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size. 2 7/16 62 23-26
NEW 8G916 P/RO +10 Large size for baby graft, ok crop, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20
NEW 6M187 P/R +10 Heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor, firm. 2 1/2 64 19-21
NEW 6M100 P/R +10 Nice flavor, ok crop, very firm, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21
18 R3 T1 6M25 P/R +10 Good flavor, good crop, variable size, flat round shape.  2 1/2 64 20-23
NEW 10P411 RG/Yring +11 Good flavor, very firm, light crop, ok size. 2 1/2 64 24
NEW 20Q55 PG/R +14 Heavy crop, very firm, good flavor, mild skin, slight aeration. 2 1/2 64 19
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R4 T78,79 13P26 YR/OR PP +0 Still Very Firm - Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size.  Past years:  Scuff resistant, sets heavy with plum pollen, stays firm 3 weeks. 2 3/8 60 24
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 11, 2020  +22 Reference:  Ivory Rose/Glacier Queen  48P606 WPF +20
Reference:  Black Majesty 0C768 B/Pk +12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 2nd Look.  Good crop, excellent balanced flavor and shape, genetically black with dark red flesh!  Some concentric lines on shoulders, some shoulder indentations from limb - sweet with some acid. 2 5/8 67 25
16 R2 T59 57M59 gB/dR +20 Good crop, excellent balanced flavor and shape, genetically black with dark red flesh!  Some concentric lines on shoulders.  Outstanding in 2019. 2 5/8 67 21-23
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 2nd Look.  HUGE, excellent flavor, rock hard, excellent color.  2nd look - most of fruit has been picked, firm.  1 week before Ivory Rose. 4 1/2 114 19
17 R7 T139 63P218 WNC +25 Excellent flavor, good crop, oblong shape, very large, firm, average color. 3 1/2 89 20-23
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 18, 2020  +29 Reference:  Snow Empress  48P606 WPF +40
Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R2 T14 21Q473 GR/RY +30 Good flavor, good crop, young graft. 2 5/8 67 20
17 R2 T37 10P639 dR/lYring +30 Nice flavor, heavy crop, sweet & sour. 3      76 19
17 R2 T72 0P394 gB/YO +30 Good crop, tough skin, good flavor. 2  3/4 70 23
14 R3 T114 20C535 RG/dR +30 Heavy crop, spectacular flavor, flat shape, dark red flesh, great look - 8P440 sequel.  Past problems?  Shoulder tears? 2  3/4 70 20
17 R2 T77 9P968 RG/R +32 Good crop, nice flavor, egg shaped. 3      76 20
13 R2 T52
16 R6 T177
6P33 R/Y +35 Plumcandy XI:  Good crop, firm, huge size, excellent flavor. 3      76 20
             
12 R7 T103 10A732 WPC +32 Good crop, full color, HUGE, nice shape. 4      102 15
11 R5 T127
Comm
8G1073 YPCNM +40 Summer Princess:  Good crop, strong traditional peach flavor, firm (NM?), smooth orange color. 3  1/2 89 15
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 19, 2020  +24 Reference:  Ivory Rose/Glacier Queen  48P606 WPF +20
Reference:  August Red YNC +25
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +12 2nd Look.  Large, firm, sweet, medium color. 3  1/8 79 19
16 R7 T129 14A931 WNC RF +15 2nd Look.  Heavy crop, great color, firm, nice size, some genetic red flesh, ok flavor for regular acid nectarine. 3 76 17
NEW 7C840 WNC +20 Firm, good color, good flavor, a few sutures. 3        18
13 R3 T89 60P716 WNC +20 Firm, good flavor, medium color. 3  1/8   20
COMM 55P278 WNC +20 Pearlicious XVI:  Nice color with freckles, firm, nice flavor. 3        20
             
14 R6 T60 60P115 WPC +15 2nd Look.  Huge size with very heavy crop, firm, nice flavor, round shape with pink color - our most productive peach. 3  3/8 86 20
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 HUGE, ex. flavor, rock hard, ok color, ok cavity, nice shape. 3 5/8 92 18
             
NEW 46M1052 YNC +15 Firm for two weeks, small tree, good flavor. 3        17
12 R7 T94 62P215 YNCSA +18 Hong Kong '18 winner:  Firm, medium size, good color, excellent flavor. 3        21
             
NEW 57P1243 YPC +16 Firm, young tree, excellent peach flavor, nice color. 3  1/4   17
14 R6 T68 23Q513 YPC NM +22 Nice color, good size, ok flavor. 3  1/4   15
14 R6 T70 11A1120 YPC NM +16 Overcropped.  Firm, good color and shape. 3        15
18 R6 T163 11A975 YPFSA +18 Good size, excellent cavity, no bleeding. 3  1/4   15
12 R7 T104 65M195 YPCSA +22 Large, firm, mild sub-acid flavor. 3  1/2   20
NEW 17G212 YPCSA +24 Baby tree:  Nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3        18
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 18, 2020  +29 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 6P33 R/Y +24 Was +30 last year, very large, very firm, nice color, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 21
Exp. 18 57M59 gB/R +18 Over cropped, ok size, tart flavor, some shoulder cracks. 2 1/2 64 19-23
NEW 4Q564 Y/Y +20 Not bad scuff on tree, heavy crop, firm, good flavor, heart shape. 2 11/16 68 19
NEW 17Q170 R/R +20 Large size, good crop, good flavor, slight fruit punch. 2 3/4 70 22
NEW 4M1017 RGD/R +20 Good crop, nice shape, medium size, good flavor, mild skin. 2 7/16 62 23
NEW 13G828 RGD/R +22 Good flavor, good crop, ok size for small graft. 2 1/2 64 23
16 R4 T101 52M678 P/Y +22 No thinning, very heavy crop, excellent flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 23
NEW 7M455 P/RO +22 Nice flat round shape, heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
NEW 13G507 GRD/dR +23 Nice color contrast, good crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 19-21
NEW 47M1124 gB/Yring +23 Very large size for small graft, heavy crop, firm, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 9G607 P/Y +24 Heavy crop, good size, firm, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
NEW 48M712 gB/R +24 Nice flat round shape, good crop, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 18-20
NEW 58M579 gB/R +24 Good crop, ok size, good flavor, slight heart shape. 2 1/2 64 23
NEW 21Q1183 R/Y +24 Heavy crop, variable size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
NEW 5M932 gB/R +25 Nice flat round shape, good crop, good flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 23
Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 9G1240 P/R PC +22 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 22
NEW 32Q727 YR/YR PP +24 Heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor, just ok firm. 2 3/8 60 25
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 25, 2020  +36 Reference:  Snow Empress  48P606 WPF +40
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13 R2 T52
16 R6 T177
6P33 R/Y +35 Heavy crop, looking very nice here, excellent size and flavor.  Firm and even sweeter this week! 3      76 21
13 R2 T 79 20C733 R/R +36 Nice flavor, very good crop, early this year. 2  3/4 70 20
17 R3 T 55 27P1078 P/dR +37 Good flavor, good crop, mild skin? 2  5/8 67 22
             
R7 T108
R6 T72
14G872 WPF +40 Good flavor and full color. 3  1/2 89 12
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept 1, 2020  +43 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  Black Jack - Blackred XII B/R +40
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13 R2 T52
16 R6 T177
6P33 R/Y +35 3rd Look.  Heavy crop, looking very nice here, excellent size and flavor.  Firm and even sweeter this week! 3      76 22
13 R2 T 79 20C733 R/R +36 2nd Look.  Nice flavor, very good crop, early this year. 2  3/4 70 20
13 R2 T79 20C733 R/R +36 Nice flavor, very good crop, early this year.  Second look, excellent flavor. 2  3/4 70 20
14 R3 T147 15G923 R/Pk +42 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, some tartness. 2  7/8 73 20
14 R3 T151 24C884 R/Y +45 Very good crop, mild flavor, nice color, firm. 2  3/4 70 20
16 R 2 T34 7C476 R/R +46 Very good crop, juicy, crisp, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 18
14 R3 T157 15G1028 B/Y +48 Very heavy crop, no thinning, huge size, nice black color with bumpy skin. 3      76 18
             
17 R7 T146 69P350 WPC +50 Nice color, excellent balanced flavor, very good crop. 3  5/8 92 18
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 2, 2020  +38 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 5Q715 WNC +6 +30 3 weeks ago - still firm and large on a baby tree. 3  1/8 79 20
NEW 33M1121 WNC +28 Best color of week, firm, very heavy crop on small tree. 2 7/8 73 21
             
Comm 26P490 YNC +30 September Bright:  reference 3 76 16
             
Comm 20P966 WPF +40 Lady Empress - Glacier Queen:  reference - weaker color this year, but way overcropped. 3  1/2 89 16
             
12 R7 T102 65M505 YPCSA +38 Good color, very heavy crop, sweet. 3  1/8 79 20
NEW 69P348 YPCSA +36 Young tree, firm, medium color, good shape. 3  3/8 86 18
11 R5 T127
Comm
8G1073 YPCNM +42 Summer Princess:  Very heavy crop, strong traditional peach flavor, firm (NM?), smooth orange color, nice shape. 3  1/2 89 13
NEW 23Q1131 YPCNM +36 Dark red color, firm. 3  3/8 86 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 2, 2020  +38 Reference:  Black Jack - Blackred XII B/R +40
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 0C498 gB/R +40 Black Jack - Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 7/8 73 20
Comm. 15G1028 gB/Y +40 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
13 R2 T79 20C733 R-P/R +40 Shown from KO last week, very heavy crop, ok size, excellent flavor. 2 1/2 64 20-22
NEW 13G409 G/RY +35 Excellent flavor, good crop, large size, firm. 2 3/4 70 24
NEW 55M37 R/RY +35 Excellent flavor, slight heart shape, medium crop, tough skin. 2 1/2 64 24
NEW 52M801 P/R +36 Good crop, flat round shape, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8 67 21
NEW 9G1137 P/R +37 Large size for young graft, nice color, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-20
NEW 6G1000 gB/R +37 Very good crop, mild flavor, large size on small graft. 2 3/4 70 21
NEW 50M625 RG/R +37 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 22
19 R2 T44,50 52M499 P/Y +38 Heavy crop, good sizem good shape, nice flavor, crisp. 2 11/16 68 22
LY 10M290 RG/Y +38 Good crop, good size, nice flavor, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 21-24
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept 15, 2020  +57 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  September Yummy  - 26P627  R/Y  +55
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T55 8C451 P/dR +60 Good crop, excellent flavor, crisp. 2  7/8 73 25
Comm. 13 R2 T64 1A1168 R/Yring +55 Plumcandy XVI.  Good crop, excellent flavor, juicy.  Some fruitpunch flavor when full ripe. 3      76 26
             
14 R6 T78 69P1137 YPF +60 Giant size freestone peach, light crop stolen, good pit cavity.  Nice clean flesh. 4      102 14
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 16, 2020  +52 Reference:  Lady Empress - Glacier Queen WPF +40
Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright - reference.  Nice color. 2 7/8 73 16
15 R2 T6-7 23Q1097 YNC +50 Nice size, heavy crop, excellent color, better shape than Autumn Bright with no sutures. 3  1/16   18
             
Comm 20P966 WPF +40 Lady Empress - Glacier Queen:  reference - weaker color this year, but way overcropped.  2nd Look:  Still firm with ok color. 3  5/8 92 16
14 R6 T75 10A978 WPF +48 Very heavy crop, firm, medium color. 3  1/8   16
NEW 69P330 WPC +48 Medium to large size, nice shape, medium color, great balanced flavor. 3  1/2   22
             
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +55 Our best late color in a white flesh nectarine for 2 years running.  A little smaller this year from late thinning, firm, nice shape, great flavor. 2  7/8   19
NEW 37M162 WNC +48 Young tree, size? Firm, good color, great flavor. 2  7/8   22
             
11 R5 T127
Comm
8G1073 YPCNM +42 Summer Princess:  Very heavy crop, strong traditional peach flavor, firm (NM?), smooth orange color, nice shape.  2nd Look - better color with a lot of still firm fruit. 3  1/2 89 13
17 R6 T9 13G520 YPC NM +55 Firm, large, nice color, sequel to 8G1073. 3  3/8   14
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 16, 2020  +52 Reference:  September Yummy  -  26P627  R/Y  +55
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 1A1168 R/Y +52 Good crop, Excellent flavor, large size, firm. 2 11/16 68 23
T-2 NEW 5M932 gB/R +25 STILL FIRM - Nice flat round shape, good crop, Excellent flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 23-25
NEW 14G768 GR/R +50 Good flavor, ok crop, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
NEW 5M795 RO/Oring +50 Good crop, nice flavor, ok size, tough skin. 2 1/2 64 22
16 R2 T34 7C476 R/Y +52 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, very firm. 2 11/16 68 52
NEW 5P1055 R/Y +52 Nice red color, oblong shape, excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 22
LY 5M393 GR/RY +52 Heavy crop, good flavor, good size, firm. 2 5/8 67 20-23
NEW 9M165 GY/Y +52 Excellent flavor, very firm, nice shape, no scuff on tree. 2 5/8 67 25
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept 29, 2020  +71 Reference:  Plumcandy XVII 50P23 P/R +70
Reference:  Plumcandy XIII 62M513 R/Y +85
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R2 T5 50P23 R/R +72 Plumcandy XVII.  Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape. 3 76 19
12 R2 T27 5A713 R/Y +73 Plumcandy XII.  Very good crop, nice flavor, firm. 3        21
18 R2 T1 47M595 RG/OY +75 Heavy crop, heart shape, good flavor. 2 3/4   21
12 R2 T4 62M513 R/Y +80 Plumcandy XIII.  Heavy crop, nice shape, good flavorl 2  3/4   20
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 30, 2020  +66 Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T6-7 23Q1097 YNC +50 2nd Look.  Nice size, heavy crop, excellent color, better shape than Autumn Bright with no sutures.  Excellent flavor. 3        17
15 R2 T177 14Q1094 YNC +55   3        15
             
14 R6 T75 10A978 WPF +48 2nd Look.  Very heavy crop, firm, medium color.  Preview. 3  1/4   16
NEW 4Q638 WPF +50   3  1/8   20
NEW 4Q1031 WPC +60   3  1/8   16
             
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +55 2nd Look.  Our best late color in a white flesh nectarine for 2 years running.  A little smaller this year from late thinning, firm, nice shape, great flavor. 2  7/8   21
NEW 23Q1052 WNC +60 Red flesh, balanced flavor, firm. 3        21
NEW 45M1124 WNC +66   2  7/8   22
             
17 R6 T9 13G520 YPC NM +55 2nd Look.  Firm, large, nice color, sequel to 8G1073. 3  1/4   15
NEW 23Q1149 YPFSA +58   3  1/4   17
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 30, 2020  +66 Reference:  Ruby Sugar  -  1A447  R/OY  +75
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm. 1A447 R/OY +75 Plumred XII - Ruby Sugar - Heavy crop, good flavor, very firm, good size. 2 5/8 67 23
NEW 7G1020 P/Pk +62 Excellent flavor, medium size, slight heart shape, good crop. 2 7/16 62 24
NEW 17A585 GRD/Yring +63 Excelent flavor, good crop, ok size, firm, color? 2 1/2 64 23-25
NEW 58M614 gB/R +63 Good crop, good flavor, medium size, freestone. 2 1/2 64 23
NEW 7G986 gB/Y +65 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, shape? 2 5/8 67 23-25
16 R7 T163 50P23 R/R +66 Plumcandy XVII.  Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 21
NEW 8G610 P/Y +66 Very heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor. 2 1/2 64 23-25
Exp. 19 5M27 gB/Yring +66 Was 2 5/8" last year, nice flat round shape,  medium size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 23
NEW 48M1189 R/R +70 Heavy crop, very firm, ok size, slight heart shape, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 22
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  October 13, 2020  +85 Reference:  Plumcandy XVII 50P23 P/R +70
Reference:  Plumcandy XIII 62M513 R/Y +85
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
12 R2 T27 5A713 R/Y +73 Plumcandy XII.  Still firm, very good crop, nice flavor. 3      76 21
18 R2 T1 47M595 RG/OY +75 Still firm, heavy crop, heart shape, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
12 R2 T4 62M513 R/Y +80 Plumcandy XIII.  Still firm, heavy crop, nice shape, good flavorl 2  3/4 70 20
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 14, 2020  +80 Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +40
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 37M237 YNCSA +72 Nice size, color, excellent balanced flavor, firm. 3  1/8 79 21
New 60M783 YNC +72 Baby tree.  Full dark red color, firm, heavy crop. 2  3/8 60 18
             
15 R2 T181 13A1047 WNC +72 Large, firm, very sweet, color?  Would need paper. 3  1/4 83 23
New 60M854 WNC +72 Baby tree, average color, nice flavor. 2  3/4 70 18
New 60M930 WNC RF +68 Red flesh!  Baby tree, mild sub-acid flavor. 2  3/4 70 19
             
New 60M945 YPCSA +68 Baby tree, good color, firm, sweet. 3      76 21
             
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 14, 2020  +80 Reference:  62M513  R/Y  +80
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 62M513 R/Y +80 Good size, medium crop, excellent flavor, nice shape and color. 2 5/8 67 22-24
Comm 5A713 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20-23
NEW 16A842 R/Y +75 Excellent flavor, mild skin, heavy crop, nice shape, semi-freestone. 2 1/2 64 25
19 R8 T42 23Q1190 RG/dR +75 Excellent flavor, medium size, good crop, juicy. 2 7/16 62 24
NEW 5M945 P/Oring +75 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 21
NEW 10M175 RGO/YO +75 Good crop, medium size, nice flavor, color? 2 7/16 62 22
19 R2 T20 49P120 Y/Y +80 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, firm, juicy, scuff resistant. 2.5 64 23
NEW 10G1083 RG/dR` +80 Good crop, good flavor, juicy, ok size, shape? 2 1/2 64 22
NEW 5M940 P/YO +80 Heavy crop, ok size, excellent flavor, firm. 2 1/2 64 24
NEW 48M854 gB/Y +80 Excellent flavor, good crop, tough skin, good size. 2 5/8 67 23
NEW 5M805 P/Yring +85 Good flavor, good crop, nice shape, good size. 2 5/8 67 19-21
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  November 4, 2020  +102 Reference:  Plumcandy XVII 50P23 P/R +70
Reference:  Plumcandy XIII 62M513 R/Y +80
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 10G1083 GR/Dr +80 Still hanging firm with large size, dark flesh, great flavor.  Excellent. 2 3/4 70 22-24
Comm 62M513 R/Y +80 Good size, medium crop, excellent flavor, nice shape and color. 2 5/8 67 22-24
Comm 5A713 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, great color. 2 5/8 67 20-23
NEW 10M175 RGO/YO +75 3rd Look - Still firm, good crop, medium size, nice flavor, color?  Finshed now. 2 7/16 62 23
19 R2 T20
Exp JD 2019
49P120 Y/Y +80 3rd Look - Slight sponge now, heavy crop, excellent flavor, juicy, slight scuff.  Johnny D testing 2 rows. 2.5 64 23
NEW 5M805 P/Yring +90 3rd Look - Still firm, good flavor, medium crop, nice color, good size.  Finished now. 2 5/8 67 19-21
19 R2 T25
Exp JD 2019
10G1075 gB/O +90 Very good crop, good flavor, variable size, firm. 2 7/16 62 21
T-2 NEW 5M32 R/RO +90 Good crop on baby limb, perfect shape and full red color - a late 6P33.  Size needs to be determined on a strong rootstock. 2 1/4 57 25
T-2 NEW 68M300 R/RO +90 Heavy crop on baby limb, perfect shape and full red color - a late 6P33.  Size needs to be determined on a strong rootstock.  JD 2 1/4 57 24
NEW 64M1213 RGD/R +92 Good crop, good size, good flavor, slight aeration.  Watch scuff. 2 1/2 64 20-23
NEW 11M160 RY/Y +92 Excellent flavor, just ok crop, ok size.  Slightly dryish. 2 7/16 62 22
T-5 NEW 5M12 GR/Oring +100 Excellent flavor, good crop, firm, color?  VERY LATE - still needs to color. 2 9/16 65 23
NEW 49P190 P/Y +100 Good crop, ok flavor, nice color, firm. Great flavor and very late. 2 7/16 62 22
B Q GENETICS 2020 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  November 12, 2020  +109 Reference:  Plumcandy XVII 50P23 P/R +70
Reference:  Plumcandy XIII 62M513 R/Y +80
All Varieties Have No Cracks After Rain
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R8 T42 23Q1190 RG/vdR +75 Still Firm - Excellent flavor, medium size, good crop, juicy. 2 7/16 62 25-27
NEW 65M1184 RY/Y +100 Excellent flavor, nice color, flat shape, ok crop, ok firmness. 2 3/8 60 25
NEW 64M284 RY/Y +106 Excellent flavor, semi-freestone, good crop, medium size, firm. 2 1/8 54 27
NEW 68M240 YR/Y +110 Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size, nice shape, very firm, watch scuff. 2 1/4 57 26-29
NEW 5M1025 R/Y +110 Good flavor, good crop, nice color, medium size. 2 1/8 54 20-22
NEW 23Q1207 P/Y +115 Heavy crop, tart flavor, nice color and shape. 2 1/16 52 22-25