B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 5, 2021 --85 Reference:  May Princess -82
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R7 T32 1C564 YN -88 Good crop, excellent color, perfect shape with indented nose, firm, good flavor, some variable sizes. 2  1/2 64 12-15
17 R6 T1 63P200 WP LC -88 Good crop, beautiful full color, round shape, flat bottom, heavy crop, mild flavor. 2  7/16 67 11
16 R6 T28 17Q469 YP LC NM -88 Good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2 67 10
16 R7 T31 17Q436 WP LC NM -88 Round and flat shape, firm, good flavor, nice color, large size for early variety, non-melting?   2  3/4 70 11
12 R7 T53 12G873 YPC NM mLC -82 May Princess:  Not ready this week. 2  7/16 67 8
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 30, 2021  -96 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R7 T32 1C564 YN LC -90 Excellent shape, firm, nice color, only one apex crack - our best early nectarine. 2 1/4 57 12
16 R7 T31 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 Firm, good flavor, ex.color, ex.shape, non-melting? 2 1/2 64 12
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 5, 2021 --85 Reference:  May Princess -82
16 R7 T32 1C564 YN -88 Good crop, excellent color, perfect shape with indented nose, firm, good flavor, some variable sizes. 2  1/2 64 12-15
17 R6 T1 63P200 WP LC -88 Good crop, beautiful full color, round shape, flat bottom, heavy crop, mild flavor. 2  7/16 67 11
16 R6 T28 17Q469 YP LC NM -88 Good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, firm. 2 1/2 67 10
16 R7 T31 17Q436 WP LC NM -88 Round and flat shape, firm, good flavor, nice color, large size for early variety, non-melting?   2  3/4 70 11
12 R7 T53 12G873 YPC NM mLC -82 May Princess:  Not ready this week. 2  7/16 67 8
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 10, 2021  -86 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 R6 T31 17Q436 WP LC NM? -92 Firm, good flavor, ex.color, ex.shape, non-melting? 2 3/4 70 15
16 R6 T32 1C564 YN LC -90 Excellent shape, firm, nice color, a few apex cracks - our best early nectarine. 2 1/2 64 12
16 R6 T28 17Q469 YP LC NM -88 Firm, flat shape, excellent color, good flavor - thinned late. 2  3/8 67 14
NEW 69P9 YN vLC -85 Firm, flat shape, excellent color, good flavor. 2 1/2 67 14
NEW 4C239 WN LC -84 Good size, crop, and color.  Firm, good flavor. 2  3/8 67 12
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 17, 2021  -79 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 69P9 YN vLC -85 Firm, flat shape, excellent color, good flavor. 2  3/8 67 14
NEW 69P8 YN LC -80 Weak tree here, but good firmness, shape, color. 2  3/8 67 12
19 R5 T78 69P983 WN LC -82 Very heavy crop, nice shape, color and flavor. 2  3/8 67 13
NEW 5P71 WN vLC -82 Good crop, nice shape, excellent flavor, firm, some freckles. 2  1/2 67 17
12 R7 T53 12G873 YP NM LC -82 MAY PRINCESS - reference.  Non-melting, but some soft stem pushes on smaller fruit. 2  5/8 67 14
15 R7 T43 27C334 YP LC -80 Melting flesh, but firm, nice color, shape, and flavor.  Excellent at KO test block last week.  Bigger than May Princess. 2  5/8 67 12
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 44P871 Cot -80 Oblong shape, freestone, pretty good flavor, firm. 2      67 13
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 18, 2021 -72 Reference:  May Princess -82
19 R5 T78 69P983 WN LC -80 Clean, ex. Color, firm but a few days past, nice flavor. 2  5/8 67 14
12 R7 T58 6M86 May Bright YN mLC -72 MAY BRIGHT.  Good flavor, color, crop and size. 2  7/8 73 13
14 R6 T24 61P20 YN vLC -70 Good flavor, v.firm, nice full color, no apex tears. 2  7/8 73 11
11 R5 T32 28C238 YPC NM -60 Preview:  Large, good crop, nice flavor. 3  1/4 83 14
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 17, 2021  -79 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 69P9 YN vLC -85 Firm, flat shape, excellent color, good flavor. 2  3/8 67 14
NEW 69P8 YN LC -80 Weak tree here, but good firmness, shape, color. 2  3/8 67 12
19 R5 T78 69P983 WN LC -82 Very heavy crop, nice shape, color and flavor. 2  3/8 67 13
NEW 5P71 WN vLC -82 Good crop, nice shape, excellent flavor, firm, some freckles. 2  1/2 67 17
12 R7 T53 12G873 YP NM LC -82 MAY PRINCESS - reference.  Non-melting, but some soft stem pushes on smaller fruit. 2  5/8 67 14
15 R7 T43 27C334 YP LC -80 Melting flesh, but firm, nice color, shape, and flavor.  Excellent at KO test block last week.  Bigger than May Princess. 2  5/8 67 12
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 44P871 Cot -80 Oblong shape, freestone, pretty good flavor, firm. 2      67 13
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 25, 2021 -67 Reference:  May Bright -72
11 R5 T32 28C238 YPC NM -70 ? Large, good crop, nice flavor. 3  1/4 83 15
13 R3 T27 3C797 WN LC -66 Good flavor, firm, a few split pits, overcropped, some freckles. 2  7/8 73 18
13 R3 T34 2C594 YNSA mLC -65 Good sub-acid flavor - few softs. 2  7/8 73 17
12 R7 T62 38M850 WP LC -64 Sick tree, but good crop, size, and color. 3  1/2 89 17
16 R5 T63 1C795 WN -61 Full color, nice flavor, heavy crop, firm. 2  7/8 73 16
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 25, 2021  -71 Reference:  May Bright -72
Nectarines & Peaches Thinned late at Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16 T6 T74 36M556 WN LC -74 Good size for late thinning and heavy crop, very good flavor, firm, good color, light freckles. 2  3/4 70 16
NEW 65P1095 YP -74 Large size, excellent color, nice shape, firm but melting texture. 3      76 13
19 R7 T147 20Q5 YPSA NM -72 Large, excellent shape and color, firm, sub-acid flavor. 3      76 17
12 R7 T58 6M86 YN LC -72 MAY BRIGHT - reference:  Nice color, firmness, medium size, clean. 2  3/4 70 16
NEW 27C310 YP mLC -72 Large size, good color, nice shape, firm but melting texture. 3      76 12
19 R5 T64 63P110 WN vLC -72 Excellent balanced flavor, overcropped, nice color with just a few freckles, crisp, nice shape. 2  5/8 67 18
12 R7 T59 31C474 YN mLC -70 Older selection with good size, freckles, firm, good flavor. 2  3/4 70 14
NEW 5P897 YP NM -70 Nice size, color, and firmness on young tree - non-melting. 2  7/8 73 13
NEW 1C609 YN LC -66 Preview.  Good size, firm, freckles, good nectarine flavor. 2  7/8 73 14
19 R5 T28 4C212 YN LC -66 Preview.  Excellent color, shape, firmness and flavor.  Last year's best in this time period. 2  5/8 67 14
Apricots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 16G556 Cot -72 Oblong shape, freestone, good crop, firm, pretty good flavor when still greenish - ripens inside out. 2      51 18
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2021  -64 Reference:  Rose Bright YN -62  Princess Time YP -62
Nectarines & Peaches Thinned late at Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R7 T147 20Q5 YPSA NM -72 2nd Look:  Large, excellent shape and color, firm, sub-acid flavor. 3  1/4 83 15
19 R6 T82 4C212 YN LC -66 Ex. color, shape, firmness and flavor with good size for very heavy crop.  Clean!  Last year's best in this time period. 2  7/8 73 16
             
16 R6 T74
 36M556 WN LC -72 2nd Look:  Good size for late thinning and heavy crop, very good flavor, medium firm, good color, light freckles. 2  7/8 73 16
DEAD @ KO 2020 1C793 WN LC -66 Good color, shape, firmness with great flavor & some freckles.  Great parents. 2  7/8 73 18
NEW 23Q275 WN -66 Excellent balanced flavor, good color, firm, light freckles.  Died at KO.  Great parents. 2  7/8 73 18-20
             
15 R6 T36
 17Q570 WP LC -66 Large, good flavor, medium color. 3  1/4 83 17
18 R7 T65 3C639 WP LC -64 Very good flavor, nice color, shape and firmness - melting.  Not good in KO test block. 3  1/8 79 14
16 R7 T93 3C678 WP mLC -64 Large, flat, good color on young graft.  Good in KO test block. 3  1/8 79 18
             
NEW 3C617 YP -64 Medium color, excellent shape, melting but firm, large. 3  1/4 83 15
11 R5 T32 28C238 YP NM -68 Firm, excelent color, round shape. 3  1/8 79 14
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Black Nectar 37P568 P/R -60
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 10A807 R/R -65 Good crop, nice flavor, good shape. 2  1/4 57 18
New 10A490 RG/R -65 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape, UNIQUE FLAVOR. 2  7/16 62 18-20
New 11A484 R/R -60 Good crop, a slight Santa Rosa flavor, nice shape. EX.FLV. 2  1/8 54 18-20
Apricots from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
20 16G248 Cot -65 Good size, ok color, ok flavor. 2  3/8 60 17-20
New 15Q943 Cot -65 Good flavor, heavy crop, medium size, red blush. 2  1/8 54 18-20
New 18P1087 Cot -64 Excellent color, good flavor. 2  1/8 54 20
New 5B26 Cot -63 Good crop, nice color, no drops, firm, ok flavor. 2  1/8 54 15-17
New 15Q664 Cot -63 Good flavor, medium crop, ok color, no drops. 2  1/8 54 18-20
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 31, 2021  -60 Reference:  Rose Bright YN -62  Princess Time YP -62
13 R3 T27 3C797 WN LC -66 2nd Look:  Good flavor, firm, a few split pits, overcropped, some freckles.  Very large this week, great flavor.  Excellent in Le Grand, but a few apex tears. 3  1/4 83 20
17 R4 T157 66P882 WN -55 Good flavor, firm, good crop, shape is ok. 3      76 18
             
12 R7 T62 38M850 WP LC -64 2nd Look:  Sick tree, but good crop, size, & color.  HUGE 3  5/8 92 20
16 R7 T93 3C678 WP NM -60 Medium color, good crop, good flavor, large. 3  1/2 89 13
             
19 R6 T82 4C212 YN LC -62 Excellent color, shape, flavor, and firmness.  Heavy crop with good size - still our 20 year best for this time period. 3      76 15
11 R5 T40 31C472 YNCSA -56 Good flavor, v.good crop, variable size, freckles. 3      76 17
             
19 R7 T147 20Q5 YPSA NM -70 Good flavor, young graft, good crop, nice color - earlier in Le Grand. 3  1/4 83 14
15 R6 T38 24Q282 YP mLC NM -62 Good flavor, heavy crop, nice color, great flat shape, firm. 3  1/4 83 12
19 R7 T86 69P313 YP NM? -58 Good flavor, heavy  crop, very young graft, flat shape. 2  7/8 73 12
15 R5 T70 66M299 YP mLC NM -57 Firm, very good crop, full color, nice flat shape, large. 3  1/4 83 12
APRICOTS
17 R3 T17 45P714 COT -60 Good flavor, firm, good crop, no drops.  Freestone 2  7/16 62 17
17 R3 T24 16Q217 COT -57 Nice flavor, heavy crop, ex. red blush, firm.  Freestone 2  7/16 62 18
PLUMS
18 R3 T138 12P818 RG/dR -54 Preview:  Great size, no thinning, good flavor, heavy crop. 2  3/4 70 17
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 9, 2021  -57 Reference:  Rose Bright YN -62  June Time YPC -52
Nectarines & Peaches Thinned late at Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R6 T82+ 4C212 YN LC -64 2nd Look:  Excellent color, shape, flavor, and firmness.  Heavy crop with good size - still our 20 year best for this time period. 3      76 16
11 R5 T40 31C472 YNCSA mLC -56 Good flavor, v.good crop, variable size, freckles.  KO last week. 3  1/8 79 15
             
DEAD @ KO 2020 1C793 WN LC -66 2nd Look:  Good color, shape, firmness with great flavor & some freckles.  Great parents. 3      76 19
NEW 23Q275 WN -66 2nd Look:  Excellent balanced flavor, good color, firm, light freckles.  Died at KO. Great parents. FIRMEST OF GROUP - 2P790 replacement. 3      76 18-20
18 R7 T55 2C475 WN mLC -58 Firm, crisp, freckles, outstanding balanced flavor. 3      76 18-22
19 R5 T45 66P308 WN -56 Preview:  Firm, excellent color. 3      76 15
14 R6 T29 67P136 YNSA -56 Nice shape, heavy crop, medium color, good size - subacid flavor. 3      76 17
             
20 R5 T182 66P317 WP -60 Baby tree, ex. color and shape, great flavor - not NM. 3  1/8 79 15
20 R5 T180 66P321 WP -60 Baby tree, ex. color and shape, good flavor - not NM. 3      76 14
14 R6 T43 11A1088 WP -58 Large size, ex. Balanced flavor, firm, good color.  MJ. 3  1/4 83 17
28C239 YPNM -58 Very heavy crop, firm, round shape, orange color.  Sister to the 28C238 and a week later. 3  1/4 83 14
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Black Nectar 37P568 P/R -60
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R2 T141 12P26 R/vdR -58 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size.  Ex.flavor. 2  7/16 62 17-20
New 12P154 P/Y -57 Good crop, medium size, ok flavor.  Bad texture. 2  1/4 57 18
New 12P854 dP/dR -57 Large size, good crop, ok flavor.  Ex.flavor & texture. 2  5/8 67 16-18
15 R4 T6 19C196 R/R -56 Nice color and shape, good flavor, variable ripening. 2  1/2 64 20
New 12A783 RG/dR -56 Giant size for baby graft, nice flavor, ok crop. 2  5/8 67 20
New 9G993 P/R -56 Good crop, large size, good flavor, nice color. 2  5/8 67 18
18 R3 T138 12P818 RG/R -54 Good crop, good size for young graft, good flavor. 2  7/16 62 18
New 11A712 RG/R -54 Good flavor, nice shape, variable size, good crop. 2  1/2 64 20
Apricots & Plumcots from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 8C707 PC -58 Nice color, variable flavor, good crop. 2  1/2 64 18-20
13 R3 T6 30P1173 P/Y PC -57 Good flavor, nice color, good crop. 2  7/16 62 18
17 R3 T24 16Q217 Cot -60 Excellent flavor, nice color, ok crop.  Ex. Freestone BEST 2  1/8 54 22
New 15Q650 Cot -58 Nice flavor, good color, good size, ok crop. 2  1/2 64 20
New 19P1220 Cot -57 Good crop, nice color, good size, flavor? 2  3/8 60 20
New 16G754 Cot -56 Good crop, good size, nice flavor. 2  1/4 57 20-24
19 R6 T51 17B171 Cot -56 Ex. Color with red blush, good flavor, firm, nice freestone. 2  1/4 57 20
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 8, 2021  -54 Reference:  June Time Peach YPC NM -52
19 R6 T82 4C212 YN -62 2nd Look:  Nice flavor, heavy crop, huge size, fantastic cosmetically, excellent flavor, holding firm with a few soft as it goes way past ripe.  "Best yellow nectarine in 20 years" might be too conservative. 3  1/4 83 15
             
11 R5 T48 8G1205 YPC NM -50 June Time:  Good crop, huge size, excellent color, non-melting firm! 3  1/2 89 12
15 R5 T55 28C684 YPSA mLC -58 Nice sub-acid flavor, good crop, firm, nice color and shape, variable size. 3  3/8 86 13
APRICOTS
17 R3 T24 16Q217 COT -57 2nd Look:  Nice flavor, heavy crop, nice color, still firm and juicy.  NO DROPS! 2  7/16 62 21-23
PLUMS
18 R3 T138 12P818 RG/dR -54 2nd Look:  Great size, no thinning, good flavor, firm, dark red flesh. 2  3/4 70 18
18 R3 T127 4P518 RG/R -48 Good crop, good flavor but tart skin, firm. 2 1/2 64 18
19 R8 T2 4P102 BP  GR/R -58 Baby Plum:  Nice flavor, medium crop, firm, juicy, young graft.  Variable size. 2  1/8 54 25
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 16, 2021  -50 Reference:  June Time YPC -52
Nectarines & Peaches Thinned late at Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R5 T45 66P308 WN -56 2nd Look:  Firm, excellent color.  Very nice flavor - Pearlicious III (30C558) replacement. 3  1/8 79 18
             
19 R5 T31 1C541 YN LC -50 Sequel to 4C212:  Excellent color,shape, firmness & size. 3  1/8   15
             
14 R6 T43 11A1088 WP -58 2nd Look:  Large size, ex. Balanced flavor, firm, good color. 3  1/4 83 16
NEW 40M1175 WP -52 Excellent color & shape, firm, nice balanced flavor.  Best balanced flavor. 3  1/4   15
             
11 R5 T48 8G1205 YPC NM -52 June Time.  Fantastic firmness and color - good flavor. 3  1/8   15
NEW 4G31 YPSA -52 Excellent mild flavor, firm, nice color. 3  1/8   15
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Flavor Majesty 24C50 P/R -47 - with Dragon Heart
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Exp. 19 57M438 R/R -50 Dragon Heart:  Good size, good crop, good flavor. 2  5/8 67 17-19
NEW 6M632 RG/R -50 Large size, good flavor, nice shape, medium crop. 2  5/8 67 19
NEW 13P476 P/vdR -49 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size.  BLACK FLESH - exp. 2  1/2 64 18-20
NEW 55M1075 R/vdR -49 Large size, good flavor, medium crop. 2  3/4 70 18
NEW 56M292 R/R -49 Good flavor, good crop, good size for baby graft. 2  7/16 62 18
NEW 15A1196 R/Pk -48 Good flavor, good crop, ok size. 2  1/2 64 20
NEW 52M806 P/R -48 Good size, good flavor, good crop.  Expedite. 2  5/8 67 18-20
NEW 53M912 RG/dR -48 Nice flesh color, good crop, ok size, tart flavor. 2  1/2 64 18-20
20 R6 T12 11A790 RG/R -47 Large size, nice shape, good crop, ok flavor. 2  3/4 70 17
19 R4 T69 7P654 RG/dR -47 Large size, flat round shape, good crop, ok flavor.  Glen 2  3/4 70 17-19
Apricots from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 17B150 Cot -51 Excellent flavor, nice color, light crop, juicy.  A+ flavor. 2      51 20-24
16 R5 T27 45P902 Cot -51 Good flavor, heavy crop, firm. 2  1/4 57 18-20
NEW 45P849 Cot -51 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2  1/2 64 18-21
NEW 17P529 Cot -50 Very small baby graft, very firm, good flavor. 2      51 25
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 15, 2021  -45 Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40
15 R2 T58 67P1130 YNC LC -44 Very good flavor, some freckles, good color, very firm, good shape.  Ex.flavor. 3      76 17
13 R3 T58 67M11 YN mLC -42 Good crop, nice flavor, v.firm, good shape, some freckles.  Giant size. 3  1/4 83 19
11 R5 T47 65M869 WN -48 Ex.flavor, good crop,firm, good shape, full color. 3  1/4 83 20-23
12 R7 T73 29C635 WP -44 Brent's favorite, haha:  Good flavor, v.good crop, huge size, nice full color - looks great in Le Grand also. 3  1/2 89 13
PLUMS
17 R2 T87 9P206 RG/dR -45 Excellent flavor, nice dark flesh, good shape. 2  1/2 64 21
18 R2 T115 3G274 RG/R -44 Heavy crop, v.young graft, ex.juicy flavor, heart shape. 2  1/2 64 20
18 R3 T118 50M394 RG/R -44 Heavy crop, good flavor, ex.quality, nice shape, large. 2  7/8 73 18
18 R3 T96 8A927 R/R -42 Young graft, good crop, nice flavor, slight skin tartness. 2  5/8 67 19
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 22, 2021  -38 Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40 Flavor Pearl WN -35
15 R2 T58 67P1130 YNC LC -44 2nd Look:  Very good flavor, some freckles, good color, very firm, good shape.  Still firm!  Ex.flavor. 3      76 17
17 R7 T56 36M133 WNC -37 Ex.flavor, good crop, full colo with a few freckles.  With Flavor Pearl. 3  1/4 83 18
13 R3 T50 66P114 WPC mLC -39 Huge, very firm, good flavor, nice color. 3  1/2 89 12
C R5 T56 34P249 WPF -36 Pearl Princess:  Very firm, good crop, good flavor, good color, large size.  Scuffs easily. 3  3/8 86 15
15 R5 T98 66M48 WPC mLC -32 HUGE, heavy crop, good flavor, nice color.  Very slt scuff. 3  5/8 92 14
PLUMS
17 R2 T87 9P206 RG/dR -45 2nd Look:  Excellent flavor, nice dark flesh, good shape. 2  1/2 64 21
17 R2 T95 57M967 dP/R -37 Nice flavor, heavy crop, mild, firm. 2  5/8 67 21
19 R5 T159 14A863 RY/Y -26 Very nice flavor, firm, good crop.  Excellent look! 2  1/2 64 21
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Black Ruby 27C714 B/R -40
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 14A736 YR/Y -44 Two-Tone, excellent flavor, good crop, watch scuff.  Pineapple Plum! 2  1/2 64 23
NEW 16A915 B/vdR -44 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size, black flesh!  Glen 2  1/2 64 20-22
20 R6 T3 17A1216 dR/dR -44 Good flavor, good crop, medium size.  Sweet. 2  7/16 62 18-20
Exp. 19 12P827 dP/OY -44 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, small size.  Tropical flavor. 2  1/4 57 19-21
Comm 27C714 B/dR -44 Black Ruby:  Outstanding this year!!  Firm, good size, heavy crop, excellent shape and color, great flavor. 2  1/2 64 20
NEW 10A631 dR/R -43 Good crop, good flavor, ok size. 2  1/2 64 21
NEW 12A708 GR/R -43 Excellent flavor, good crop, medium size.  Scuff? 2  7/16 62 18-20
NEW 12A698 dRG/dR -43 Very good crop, good flavor, medium size.  Sweet & sour. 2  7/16 62 20-23
Exp. 19 4P696 P/dR -43 Large variable size, good crop, ok flavor.  Good flv & large. 2  3/4 70 19
19 R7 T7 13G327 RG/dR -43 Good flavor, ok size, heart shape, good crop.  Ex.flavor. 2  1/2 64 22-24
NEW 14A169 dRG/R -40 Very firm, good size for baby graft, nice flavor.  Ex.flavor. 2  5/8 67 23
19 R4 T163 4P476 R/dR -40 Nice color, ok flavor, ok size.  Dirt flavor. 2  1/2 64 21
17 R2 T95,97 57M967 dR/R -40 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, firm. 2  1/2 64 20
DATE:  June 23, 2021  -43 Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40  Pearl Time WNC -44
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R5 T31 1C541 YN LC -50 2nd Look:  Sequel to 4C212:  Excellent color,shape, firmness & size - most are still firm. 3  1/8 79 15
15 R5 T93 67M11 YNC -44 Red Bright II:  Large size this year, firm, nice color, light freckles, ex.flavor. 3  1/8 79 18
15 R5 T73 67P1130 YN LC -43 Nice flat shape, good color, firm, some freckles, last week KO selection. 3      76 15
             
NEW 4G401 YNCSA -44 Huge, firm, freckles, ex. Sub-acid flavor.  Sweet. 3  1/4 83 18
18 R6 T114 7C868 YNCSA -43 Nice size, shape, and firmness, ex. flavor, freckles. 3      76 20
15 R5 T103 67M10 YNCSA -40 FT:  Candysweet XII:  Firm, good color, ex.flavor, light freckles. 3      76 19
             
15 R5 T88 48P470 WNC -44 Pearl Time:  Heavy crop, firm, dark red color, some freckles, excellent flavor. 3      76 18
16 R7 T116 68P1022 WNC -43 Very large size, medium color, light freckles, good flavor. 3  1/4 83 18
20 R6 T48 66P610 WNC -40 Preview:  Very large, flat shape, good flavor - lasted 3 weeks on the tree last year. 3  1/4 83 15
NEW 23Q700 WNC -40 Baby graft with ex.color, great flavor, med.size, freckles. 2  7/8 73 22
             
20 R5 T83 66P1003 WPC -45 Nice shape, color and firmness.  Ex.flavor. 3  1/4 83 15
NEW 11G940 WPC -43 Baby tree with huge size, ex. Shape, good color. 3  3/8 86 17
19 R4 T166 6C89 WP Semi-F -40 Heavy crop, ex.shape & color, sweet - v.large on graft. 3  3/8 86 18
             
NEW 67P948 YPC -46 Large size, melting flesh, orange red color. 3  3/8 86 15
19 R4 T162 4C97 YPC NM -43 Good size for a very heavy crop, firm, ex.color and shape. 3  1/8 79 15
NEW 5C435 YPFSA -45 Huge on baby tree, ex.color, firm, nice sub-acid flavor. 3  1/4 83 16
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 29, 2021  -31 Reference:  Spring Bright YNC -40 Flavor Pearl WN -35
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R5 T103 67M10 YNSA LC -32 Candysweet XII.  Good flavor, large, good crop, nice full red color, firm, good shape. 3  1/2 89 16
16 R7 T84 67P1122 YNC -31 Firm, flat shape, good color with light freckles, good crop, nice nectarine flavor. 3  1/2 89 16
18 R3 T40 9C192 WNF -24 Preview:  Good flavor, v.firm, heavy crop, light freckles, juicy, great shape and color - this variety is in a great time slot between Flavor & Majestic Pearl. 3 76 18
             
18 R5 T139 23Q477 WPF -31 Good flavor, heavy crop, young graft, firm, nice shape, juicy, large. 3  1/2 89 14
15 R5 T98 66M48 WPC mLC -36 2nd Look:  HUGE, heavy crop, nice flavor, nice color - Still firm. 3  5/8 92 15
12 R7 T84 66M53 WPC -32 LARGE, good flavor, firm, good crop, good color, balanced flavor. 4      102 12
PLUMS
15 R2 T166 47M300 RG/dR -28 Excellent flavor, tough skin, heart shape, firm, v.good crop. 2  5/8 67 20
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Ebony Treat 24C93 B/R -36
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 26C167 GR/R -38 Honey Dino - Good flavor, good crop, large size. 2  3/4 70 18-20
Comm 24C93 gB/R -36 Ebony Treat - Good crop, large size, ok flavor. 2 11/16 68 18-20
Comm 14G208 RG/dR -36 Excellent flavor, good crop, nice shape, firm.  Honey Red Dino II. 2  5/8 67 18-20
Comm 21P1155 GR/R -35 Dapple Dino - Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size. 2  1/2 64 20
19 R5 T159 14A863 RY/Y -35 2nd Look - Heavy crop, excellent flavor, nice two-tone color.  Excellent flavor and virtually no scuffing. 2  5/8 67 22-24
NEW 18A1185 dRG/dR -38 Heavy crop, variable size, nice flavor.  Tart skin. 2  1/2 64 18-20
NEW 57M412 RG/R -37 Large size, good crop, nice shape, good flavor, semi-freestone.  Early Red Phoenix? 2  7/8 73 19
NEW 15A945 B/dR -36 Excellent flavor with a third dimension, good crop. 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 4P536 RG/vdR -36 Large size on a small graft, good crop, good flavor. 2  3/4 70 22
18 R3 T74 10Q825 R/R PC -36 Huge size, heavy crop, freestone, ok flavor.  Brody liked. 3      76 21-24
NEW 16A1044 RG/dR -35 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size, very firm. 2  1/2 64 22-25
NEW 10G837 R/R PC -35 Good flavor, ok size, good crop. 2  7/16 62 19
NEW 9P877 R/vdR -34 Nice flavor with third dimension, large size, heart shape, freestone. 2  3/4 70 21
18 R2 T100 9P753 R/R PC -32 Preview - Large size, ok flavor now, good crop, very firm. 2  3/4 70 18-20
NEW 17P350 P/R PC -32 Preview - Heavy crop, ok flavor now, medium size. 2  1/4 57 19
Exp. 2020 18A1223 gB/dR -30 Preview - Heavy crop, ex.flavor already, just ok size, freestone. 2  1/2 64 21
DATE:  June 30, 2021  -36 Reference:  Flavor Pearl 31C758 WN -35  Spring Bright YN -40
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R4 T162 4C97 YPC NM -43 2nd Look:  Good size for a very heavy crop on a young tree, firm, ex.color & shape.  Non-melting - SPECTACULAR!  Sequel to June Time YPC -52. 3  1/4 83 16
NEW 18Q1048 YPC SA? -40 HUGE:  Round shape, ex.color, firm, ok flavor. 3  3/4 95 12
NEW 11G947 YPCSA NM? -40 Baby graft, firm, ex.color, huge. 3  3/8 86 16
             
NEW 31C854 YNC SA -40 Large, firm, good color. 3  1/8 79 16
16 R7 T117 67P1122 YNC -38 Flat shape, good color with light freckles, firm. 3  1/8 79 15
18 R6 T114 7C868 YNCSA -43 2nd Look:  Nice size, shape, and firmness, ex. flavor, freckles.  Still firm.  Best flavor of the day. 3  1/4 83 22
NEW 54P1222 YNCSA -40 Good color, young tree, firm, sweet.  Balanced flavor. 3      76 20
NEW 41M1240 YNCSA -38 Baby tree, nice size, balanced flavor. 3  1/8 79 20
             
16 R7 T116 68P1022 WNC -43 Very large size, medium color, light freckles, good flavor. 3  1/4 83 16-22
20 R6 T48 66P610 WNC -40 2nd Look:  HUGE, flat shape, great flavor, heavy crop - ok, 17 YEAR BEST!! - lasted 3 weeks on the tree last year.  Unfortunately, it overlaps Flavor Pearl (31C758). 3  3/8 86 16-22
Comm
11 R5 T57
12 R7 T79
 31C758 WN SemiF -33 FLAVOR PEARL - preview:  Overcropped, good color and shape - next week to pick. 3      76 17
             
15 R5 T98 66M48 WPC -32 Firm, excellent color, nice shape - huge at KO last week. 3  1/4 83 15
15 R5 T87
12 R7 T84		 66M53 WPC -38 Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, good color. 3  1/4 83 15
19 R4 T166 6C89 WP Semi-F -36 2nd Look:  Heavy crop, ex.shape & color, sweet - v.large on graft. 3  1/4 83 18
NEW 5C900 WPC NM? -36 Overcropped, firm, ex.shape, great flavor. 3      76 17
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 7, 2021  -23 Reference:  Summer Grand YNC -18
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13 R3 T59 3C319 YNC mLC -24 Very good crop, good flavor, irregular ripening. 3  1/4 83 16
13 R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -20 Good crop, firm, nice flavor, ok color, large. 3  1/2 89 14
18 R3 T40 9C192 WNF -24 2nd Look:  Great flavor, v.firm, heavy crop, light freckles, juicy, great shape and color - this variety is in a great time slot between Flavor & Majestic Pearl. 3  1/2 89 20
14 R6 T55 60P534 WNC mLC -18 Very good crop, firm, good flavor, good shape. 3  1/2 89 16
12 R7 T84 66M53 WPC -32 2nd Look:  LARGE, good flavor, firm, good crop, good color.  HUGE!!!   4  1/2 114 14
PLUMS
18 R2 T99 7P583 dR/R -22 Good crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2  5/8 67 19
10 R3 T194 59M733 R/R -22 Large, good crop, flavor ok, heart shape, a few shoulder tears. 3      76 18
 
Location:  Le Grand, CA
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Dapple Dino 21P1155 GR/R -35
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 21P1155 GR/R -35 2nd Look:  Dapple Dino - Ecellent flavor, good crop, ok size excellent shape..SPECTACULAR THIS YEAR! 2  5/8 67 20
19 R5 T159 14A863 RY/Y -35 2nd Look - Heavy crop, excellent flavor, nice two-tone color.  Excellent flavor and virtually no scuffing.  COSTCO loved it. 2  5/8 67 22-24
NEW 57M412 RG/R -37 2nd Look:  Large size, good crop, nice shape, good flavor, semi-freestone.  Early Red Phoenix? 2  7/8 73 19
NEW 15A945 B/dR -36 2nd Look:  Excellent flavor with a third dimension, good crop. 2  1/2 64 22
18 R3 T74 10Q825 R/R PC -36 2nd Look:  Huge size, heavy crop, freestone, ok flavor.  Brody liked. 3      76 21-24
NEW 9P877 R/vdR -34 Nice flavor with third dimension, large size, heart shape, freestone. 2  3/4 70 21
Exp. 2020 18A1223 gB/dR -30 2nd Look:  - Heavy crop, ex.flavor already, just ok size, freestone.  COSTCO:  GREAT FLAVOR 2  1/2 64 21
DATE:  July 7, 2021  -29 Reference:  Flavor Pearl 31C758 WN -35  
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
19 R4 T162 4C97 YPC NM -43 3rd Look:  Good size for a very heavy crop on a young tree, firm, ex.color & shape.  Non-melting - SPECTACULAR!  Sequel to June Time YPC -52. 3  1/4 83 16
NEW 36M926 YNC -32 Large, firm, good color. 3  1/4 83 16
NEW 31C854 YNCSA -28 Large, firm, good color. 3  1/8 79 18
             
20 R6 T48 66P610 WNC -38 2nd Look:  HUGE, flat shape, great flavor, heavy crop -   ok,  18 YEAR BEST!! - lasted 3 weeks on the tree last year.  Unfortunately, it overlaps Flavor Pearl (31C758). 3  3/8 86 16-22
Comm
11 R5 T57
12 R7 T79
 31C758 WN SemiF -33 2nd Look:  FLAVOR PEARL:  Overcropped, good color and shape - firm, excellent flavor. 3  1/4 83 19
NEW 36M936 WNC -26 Medium size, extremely firm, dark red with light freckles, FANTASTIC balanced flavor.  COSTCO BEST FLAVOR. 3      76 20-25
             
19 R4 T166 6C89 WP Semi-F -36 3rd Look:  Heavy crop, ex.shape & color, sweet - v.large on graft. 3  1/4 83 18
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 13, 2021  -13 Reference:  Red Phoenix RG/R -10 Majestic Pearl WN -14
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R3 T39 9C192 WNF -24 3rd Look:  Very good flavor and size, heavy crop, very firm.  Still firm, no drops.  Perfect timing between Flavor Pearl and Majestic Pearl. 3  1/2 89 20
18 R3 T19 7C901 WNC -12 Heavy crop, good flavor, v. firm, nice full color, good shape, heavy bud cutting advanced it, but still should be 1 week after Majestic P. 3  1/4 83 16
17 R7 T68 10C688 YNSA -17 Nice flvor, large, medium firmnes, freckles, heavy crop, slight corking.  Semi-freestone.  Best of day for SA. 3  5/8 92 18
17 R5 T100 31C841 YNCSA -17 Very good crop, nice flavor, firm.  Last week in Le Grand? 3 1/2 89 16
17 R5 T96 9C673 WPC -13 Nice flavor, heavy crop, weak color, ok shape, young graft. 3 5/8 92 16
PLUMS
18 R2 T41 47M1076 P-B/RY -8 Great flavor, medium crop, nice flat shape, firm.  Very nice. 2 3/4 70 23
18 R2 T46 17A604 R/R -13 Great flavor, some skin tartness, firm, no drops, very good crop. 2  3/4 70 20-24
Notes from KO:  9C192 is perfect timing between Flavor Pearl and Majestic PeaRL.
7C901 appears to be crowding Majestic Pearl, but it was cut hard for buds, so we still think it is later.
Red Phoenix is not ready in the test block.  9P888 is not looking good in test block - heat damage.
 
DATE:  July 14, 2021  -17
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Phoenix Sun  11P320 GR/dR -20
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 26C600 R/dR -21 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, nice shape.  Some tartness that mellows to fantastic flavor. 2  3/4 70 22
Exp. 2020 18A1223 gB/dR -30 3rd Look - Heavy crop, excellent flavor, firm, medium size, freestone.  Costco Best Flavor. 2  7/16 62 24
NEW 17P372 P/Y PC -25 2nd Look - Sill firm, excellent flavor, good crop, medium size.  Black Velvet sequel.  Need Pollination Checks 2022. 2  1/8 54 23
18 R2 T100 9P753 R/R PC -23 2nd Look - Large size, good flavor, good crop, firm. 2  9/16 65 21
NEW 16A1134 P/R -23 Excellent flavor, medium size on baby graft, very firm.  3-D Flavor. 2  7/16 62 27
NEW 32P151 RY/Y -22 Excellent flavor, large size, good crop.  Scuff. 2 13/16 71 20-23
NEW 5M337 GR/R -22 Good flavor, good crop, large size for small graft. 2  5/8 67 22
18 R2 T99 7P583 P/R -22 Good flavor, heavy crop, nice flat round shape.  Nice, large, g.flv. 2  5/8 67 21
19 R3 T141 9P740 P/dR -21 Good flavor, large size, medium crop, firm. 2  3/4 70 20-22
NEW 57M491 RG/dR -21 Good flavor, good crop, very firm, ok size.  Shoulder tears. 2  1/2 64 22-24
20 R6 T187 12A755 dR/R -20 Nice flavor, good crop, good size. 2  5/8 67 21
20 R5 T154 16A895 P/Pk -20 Good flavor, good crop, flat shape, very firm. 2  3/4 70 21
NEW 55P1176 RG/R -20 Good flavor, ok size for baby graft, ok crop. 2  3/8 60 21-23
19 R2 T110 55M834 GR/R -20 Good flavor, variable size, very firm. 2  3/4 70 21
DATE:  July 14, 2021  -17 Reference:  Majestic Pearl 15G222 WNC -14  Grand Bright YNC -18
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
20 R6 T48 66P610 WNC -38 3rd Look:  HUGE size, flat shape, great flavor, heavy crop -        18 YEAR BEST!! - lasted 3 weeks on the tree.  Unfortunately, it overlaps Flavor Pearl (31C758). 3  3/8 86 20-24
NEW 36M936 WNC -26 3rd Look:  Only medium size, very heavy crop, ROCK firm, dark red with light freckles, FANTASTIC balanced flavor.  COSTCO BEST FLAVOR.  Great timing between Flavor Pearl and Majestic Pear. 3      76 22-24
14 R6 T55 60P534 WNC -22 Firm, nice color with a few freckles, ex.flavor, 1 week before Majestic Pearl. 3  1/8 79 19
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl:  Preview:  Heavy crop, nice size, firm, ex.flavor, nice color with a few freckles. 3  1/8 79 18
             
NEW 59M1102 YNCSA -28 2nd Look.  Firm, ex.flavor, color and shape, CLEAN with virtually no freckles.  Very good flavor. 3  1/4 83 19
16 R5 T118 2C547 YNCSA -24 Very large, ex.color and shape. 3  1/4 83 16
2C495 YNFSA -23 Freestone, large, ex.color and shape. 3  1/4 83 16
17 R7 T68
17 R4 T177		 10C688 YNCSA -22 Very heavy crop, great size, firm, outstanding color & flavor.  Very slight corking was observed on original tree & KO.  Special Kyle! 3  1/4 83 18
             
17 R7 T89 7C880 YNC -18 Standard nectarine with perfect shape, ex.flavor, firm, good color, large size on young tree. 3  1/4 83 17
             
NEW 54P1192 WPC -24 Last Week:  Huge, ex.color, nice flavor, nice shape.  1 week before 48P442. 3  1/2 89 16
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 20, 2021  -6 Reference:  Red Phoenix RG/R -10 Majestic Pearl WN -14
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R3 T19 7C901 WNC -5 2nd Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, v. firm, nice full color, great shape, heavy bud cutting advanced it, but still should be 1 week after Majestic Pearl.  Still a few days from first picking. 3  1/4 83 16
17 R7 T110 33M975 WNC -10 Excellent flavor, good crop, firm, freckles, slightly oblong, only average color. 3 1/8 79 20
11 R5 T91 48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Heavy crop, good shape, firm, good color on north side, good flavor. 3  1/2 89 15
14 R6 57 16A792 WPC LC -6 Nice flavor, heavy crop, good color, firm, good shape.  Scuff. 3  1/2 89 16
PLUMS
18 R3 T12 6P103 R/R -7 Firm, good flavor but skin is a little sour, nice shape, heavy crop! 2 3/4 70 18
Notes from KO: 7C901 appears to be crowding Majestic Pearl, but it was cut hard for buds, so we still think it is later.
 
DATE:  July 21, 2021  -10
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Red Phoenix  1C116  PG/dR  -13
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - Large size, good flavor, good crop. 2  3/4 70 18-21
Exp. 2020 18A1223 gB/vdR -30 4th Look - Heavy crop, excellent flavor, rock firm, medium size, freestone.  Costco Best Flavor.  Still crispy firm - not one soft fruit in 22 days and lots of 105 oF days! 2  7/16 62 28
15 R2 T148 26C386 RY/Y -14 Two-tone coloring, excellent flavor, good crop. 2  3/4 70 20-24
14 R4 T20 54M417 RG/R -13 Heavy crop, mild flavor, heart shape. 2  3/4 70 20
NEW 18A1188 dRG/vdR -12 Excellent flavor, good crop, very firm - black flesh!
"That's why KO is number one!"		 2  7/16 62 25
2020 10G650 R/RY PC -12 Good crop, ok flavor, firm, medium size. 2  1/8 54 23-25
NEW 2P568 R/RY PC -12 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, firm. 2  1/2 64 20
NEW 4M952 dR/RO -12 Excellent flavor, medium crop, ok size. 2  1/2 64 23
NEW 12G1198 R/RY PC -10 Giant size for baby graft, only 3 fruits. 3      76 20
19 R2 T164 6M528 GR/R -10 Nice flavor and shape, good crop, ok size. 2  1/2 64 20-22
18 R3 T13 49M1237 R/R -10 Large size, good crop, ok flavor, heart shape. 2  3/4 70 19-22
19 R3 T111 56M511 PG/dR -10 Good crop, tart flavor, ok size, firm. 2  1/2 64 24-26
NEW 68M230 RG/R -10 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, nice shape. 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 4P361 R/R -10 Excellent flavor, ok crop, ok size. 2  1/2 64 22-25
18 R2 T41 47M1076 P/Yring -10 Shown from KO test block last week - Heavy crop, large size, flat round shape, good flavor.  Almost a donut! 2  3/4 70 20
NEW 2P257 RG/R -9 Large size, good flavor, good crop - not good color for KO. 2  3/4 70 21
NEW 68M312 dR/RO -8 Nice flavor, medium crop, very firm.  Great juice and crispiness. 2  5/8 67 22-25
DATE:  July 21, 2021  -10 Reference:  Majestic Pearl 15G222 WNC -14  Snow Princess 1P764 WPF -7
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl:  Heavy crop, nice size, firm, ex.flavor, nice color with a few freckles. 3  1/4 83 20
20 R7 T91 13C256 WNC -8 Preview:  Heavy crop, dark red color with light freckles, great balanced flavor, just after Majestic Pearl. 3  1/8   20
             
17 R7 T68
17 R4 T177		 10C688 YNCSA -22 2nd Look:  Very heavy crop, great size, firm, outstanding color & flavor.  Very slight corking was observed on original tree & KO.  Special Kyle! 3  1/4 83 21
12 R7 T90 28C145 YNCSA -14 Summer Sugarine:  Very heavy crop, huge size, firm, nice color. 3  3/8 86 18
18 R7 T155 58P340 YNCSA -10 Very firm, fantastic sweet flavor, nice shape, average color with quite a few freckles. 3  1/4 83 21
             
NEW 39M996 YNC -24 2 weeks ago, dark red color, firm, excellent flavor. 3  1/8 79 19
17 R7 T89 7C880 YNC -18 2nd Look:  Standard nectarine with perfect shape, ex.flavor, firm, good color, large size on young tree. 3  1/4 83 18
NEW 39M978 YNC -16 Heavy crop, dark red color, last week, good flavor, firm. 3  1/8 79 17
             
NEW 45M766 YPFSA -16 Excellent cavity, firm, nice size on small tree, good flavor. 3  3/16   20
NEW 6B121 YPCSA -15 Small tree, heavy crop, perfect shape, nice color, sweet flv. 3  1/8   21
             
NEW 55P1251 WPF -16 Last Week:  Huge, ex.color, nice flavor, nice shape.  1 week before 48P442. 3  3/8 86 14
COMM 48P442 WPF -15 2nd Look:  Pearl Princess IX - Sweet Snow.  Nice size, firm, good pink to red color, nice freestone, good mild flavor.  Excellent for KO commercially. 3  3/8 86 17
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 27, 2021  +0 Reference:  Red Phoenix RG/R -10 Snow Princess 1P764 WPF +0
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R3 T19 7C901 WNC -5 3rd Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, v. firm, nice full color, great shape, heavy bud cutting advanced it, but still should be 1 week after Majestic Pearl.  Great flavor this week. 3  1/4 83 21
14 R6 57 16A792 WPC LC -6 2nd Look.  Nice flavor, heavy crop, good color, firm, good shape.  Still very firm. 3  1/2 89 16
15 R3 T166 69P690 WPC +0 Big, good flavor, heavy crop, good color on west. 3  1/2 89 14
PLUMS
18 R3 T12 6P103 R/R -7 2nd Look.  Firm, good flavor but skin is a little sour, nice shape, very heavy crop!  Still firm. 2 3/4 70 18
18 R3 T12 10P963 All Colors +0 Baby Plum:  Firm, nice flesh clor, heavy crop, nice round shape, very good flavor. 1 1/2 38 21
Notes from KO: 7C901 appears to be crowding Majestic Pearl, but it was cut hard for buds, so we still think it is later.
Last week's:  18A1223 still has a few fruits that are firm and 28 brix.  18A1188 is 28-30 brix with black flesh.
 
DATE:  July 28, 2021  -3
Plums from Le Grand Reference:  Red Phoenix  1C116  PG/dR  -13
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - 2nd Look, large size, good flavor, good crop.  Withstood the heat ok - slight sponge on some but no cooking. 2  3/4 70 20-22
Comm 8C440 R/dR -3 Large size on young graft, excellent flavor, firm. 2  3/4 70 22
15 R2 T148 26C386 RY/Y -14 2nd Look - Still firm, two-tone coloring, excellent flavor, good crop.  Minimal scuff. 2  3/4 70 20-24
NEW 17A446 RG/RO -5 Nice flavor, good crop, firm, color?  Scuff. 2  5/8 67 24
NEW 68M241 dRG/R -5 Excellent flavor, ok crop, ok size, firm. 2  1/2 64 23-25
NEW 10G838 RY/Pk -3 Good flavor with mild skin, good crop, very firm, freestone. 2  7/16 62 24-26
NEW 10G840 GY/Y PC -3 Good flavor, good crop, very firm. 2  7/16 62 22-26
NEW 4P508 RY/R -3 Two-tone coloring, good flavor, good crop, good size. 2  5/8 67 21-23
2020 ? 47M4 R/R -3 Large size, good crop, good flavor, very firm.  Red Phoenix look plus 10 days. 2  3/4 70 22
NEW 7Q372 R/R +0 Good crop, ok size, slight fruit punch flavor, very firm.  BEST OF WEEK. 2  5/8 67 23
DATE:  July 28, 2021  -3 Reference:  Snow Princess 1P764 WPF +0 Summer Fire YNC +0
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl:  3rd Look:  Heavy crop, nice size, firm, ex.flavor, nice color with a few freckles. 3  1/4 83 20
NEW 7Q258 WNC -8 Baby twig of a tree.  Firm, best flavor, must test. 2  3/4 70 24
18 R3 T19 7C901 WNC -5 2nd Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, v. firm, nice full color, great shape, heavy bud cutting advanced it, but still should be 1 week after Majestic Pearl.  Still a few days from first picking.  LARGE 3  3/8 86 20
             
17 R7 T68
17 R4 T177		 10C688 YNCSA -22 3rd Look:  Very heavy crop, great size, firm, outstanding color & flavor.  Very slight corking was observed on original tree & KO.  Special Kyle!  Still firm. 3  1/4 83 21
18 R7 T155 58P340 YNCSA -10 2nd Look:  Very firm, fantastic sweet flavor, nice shape, average color with quite a few freckles. 3  1/4 83 21
NEW 2Q233 YNCSA -5 Dark red color, juicy, balanced flavor. 3      76 19
             
             
NEW 6B121 YPCSA NM -15 2nd Look:  Small tree, heavy crop, perfect shape, nice color, sweet flavor, non-melting. 3  1/8 79 21
             
COMM 20P1156 YPF -4 July Princess.  Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, clean cavity, average color. 3  1/4 83 15
             
COMM 48P442 WPF -15 2nd Look:  Pearl Princess IX - Sweet Snow.  Nice size, firm, good pink to red color, nice freestone, good mild flavor.  Excellent for KO commercially. 3  3/8 86 17
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 3, 2021  +8 Reference:  Red Phoenix RG/R -10 Snow Princess 1P764 WPF +0
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
17 R7 T105 6B294 YNCSA +9 Nice flavor, good crop, nice color, huge size, firm.  Some cork. 3  1/2 89 14
             
19 R3 T176 36M103 WPC +3 Very firm, pink color, good flavor, good crop, nice shape.  Average flavor, but great pink color & size. 3  1/2 89 14
17 R7 T138 34M20 WPF +5 Excellent flavor, heavy crop, dark red color, nice shape, firm, freestone.  Too dark?! 3  1/2 89 16
PLUMS
18 R3 T12 6P103 R/R -7 3rd Look.  Firm, good flavor but skin is a little sour, nice shape, very heavy crop!  Still firm.  Skin a little tart & some scuff. 2 3/4 70 18
15 R2 T126 26Q828 R/dR +9 Excellent flavor, good crop, freestone, nice round shape with flat bottom, firm. 2  7/8 73 20
18 R4 T79 13P26 YR/OR PP +9 Pubescent Plum:  Good flavor, medium crop, red and yellow skin, very firm, will hold for weeks.  Great flavor & no scuff. 2  1/2 64 21
16 R3 T66 36P999 R/Pk +10 Plumred XI, Sunshine.  Good size, heavy crop, good flavor. 2  7/8 73 19
14 R3 T114 20C535 RG/dR +10 Excellent flavor, good  crop, firm, ex.shape, juicy, tough skin.  SUPER - not cracks, large, firm, great flavor.  GLEN 2  7/8 73 22
 
DATE:  Aug. 4, 2021 +4 Reference:  8C440  R/dR  -3
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 10G840 GY/Y PC -3 2nd Look - Still very firm, good flavor, good crop, very firm.  Next week? 2  7/16 62 22-26
19 R3 T99 6M282 RG/RO +4 Excellent flavor, good crop, good size. Very low acid, sweet.  ** 2  5/8 67 24
NEW 53P454 Pk-Y/RY +4 Good flavor with mild skin, ok size, good crop.  Low acid. 2  1/2 64 24
2019 ?? 17A1215 GR/R +4 Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, firm. 2  9/16 65 20-23
20 R6 T183 8G861 P/Pk +4 Large size, good flavor, good crop, firm. 2  3/4 70 23
18 R4 T79 13P26 YR/OR PP +4 Heavy crop, good flavor, very firm, medium size. 2  1/4 57 21-23
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/R +7 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, very firm. 2  1/2 64 23-26
NEW 19Q840 GR/R +4 Excellent flavor, good crop, good size, very firm, freestone.  Glen's favorite flavor.  Mike loved the flavor.  ** 2  5/8 67 22-26
NEW 24Q9 R/RO +7 Slight preview, 6P33 size and color, good flavor now, ok crop.  HUGE 3      76 21
DATE:  Aug. 4, 2021 +4 Reference:  Snow Princess 1P764 WPF +0  Sierra Pearl WNC +5
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R3 T19 7C901 WNC -5 3rd Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, v. firm, nice full color, great shape, heavy bud cutting advanced it, 1 week after Majestic Pearl.    LARGE, clean, still firm.  Balanced flavor! 3  1/4 83 20
NEW 7C497 WNC +0 Firm!  Very dark red with medium freckling, medium crop and size.  Next week? 3  1/8 79 20
Comm
Aust		 19P892 WNC +5 Sierra Pearl:  Firm, very nice flavor, average size, medium red with moderate freckles. 3  1/8 79 22
             
NEW 2Q233 YNCSA -5 2nd Look:  Dark red color, light freckles, juicy, excellent balanced flavor, firm. 3      76 19
17 R7 T105 6B294 YNCSA +2 Dark red, light freckles, very good flavor, small tree - HUGE at KO. 3      76 20
19 R3 T177 2C132 YNCSA +6 Excellent balanced flavor, heavy crop, firm, small tree, LARGE size, reddish orange with freckles. 3  1/4 83 20
             
14 R6 T58 59P1090 YNC +5 Firm, medium color, very minimal freckling, nice flavor. 3  1/8 79 17
             
NEW 10A1010 YPCSA -3 Huge size, great shape and color, firm, nice sub-acid flavor, no red internal bleeding.  Lowe acid. 3  3/8 86 17
             
Comm 48P270 WPF +0 Ice Queen:  Pink color, nice cavity, good flavor, firm. 3  3/8 86 16
19 R3 T176 36M103 WPC +3 Pink color, large size, nice flavor, firm - HUGE at KO. 3  3/16 81 21
Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 10, 2021  +15 Reference:  August Bright 26P288 YNC +15  Sierra Princess WPF +12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
17 R7 T105 6B294 YNCSA +9 2nd Look.  Nice flavor, good crop, nice color, huge size, still firm. 3  1/2 89 14
             
19 R6 T98 45M865 YPCSA +15 Heavy crop on young graft, very firm, good shape, full color now, nice flavor. 3  1/2 89 15
             
17 R7 T138 34M20 WPF +5 2nd Look.  Excellent flavor, heavy crop, dark red color, nice shape, firm, freestone.  Outstanding flavor. 3  1/2 89 20
13 R3 T77 13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess.  Good color, nice flavor, firm, good crop. 3  1/2 89 14
 
PLUMS
14 R3 T114 20C535 RG/dR +10 2nd Look.  Excellent flavor, good  crop, firm, ex.shape, juicy, tough skin.  Still firm.  Crack free here? 2  7/8 73 22
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 Ex.flavor, 24 brix, very firm, acid/sugar balance, good crop, nice shape.  Excellent flavor!! 2  3/4 70 26
16 R2 T59 57M59 gB/R +20 Excellent flavor, firm, v.good crop, good shape.  Slight heat damage in weak trees at the test block. 2  7/8 73 25
 
BABY PLUMS
17 R3 T76 11P123 R/Y +20 Nice flavor, heavy crop, nice texture, cherry look. 1  1/2 38 21
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 Baby Plum:  Firm, nice flesh clor, heavy crop, nice round shape, very good flavor.  Still great after 3 weeks. 1 1/2 38 21
 
DATE:  Aug. 11, 2021 +11 Reference:  Black Majesty 0C768 gB/Pk +12 
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 0C768 gB/Pk +12 Black Majesty - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, some drops, few cracks. 2  3/4 70 21
T-2 24Q9 R/RO +7 2nd Look - 6P33 size and color, good flavor, good crop.  HUGE 3      76 21
14 R3 T114 20C535 Pg/dR +10 Large size, good flavor, good crop, nice shape, has had shoulder tears on expedited trees in the past. 2  3/4 70 22
NEW 11G219 RG/dR +10 Large size, good crop, good flavor, heart shape.  Excellent flavor! 3      76 20-23
18 R3 T9 4P95 RG/dR +10 Very large size on small graft, excellent flavor, good crop.  Slight tears on side, excellent flavor. 2  3/4 70 24-27
20 R5 T183 20Q55 dRG/R +11 Large size, nice flavor and shape, ok crop, color? 2  3/4 70 20-23
NEW 58P363 R/R +11 Good crop, ok flavor, heart shape, variable size. 2  5/8 67 21-24
NEW 65M1192 RG/R +11 Excellent flavor, heavy crop, slight heart shape, firm.  Mile and sweet. 2  1/2 64 25
16 R2 T59 57M59 gB/R +12 Heavy crop, good flavor, has been tart in the past. 2  9/16 65 22-24
12 R2 T157 8P935 G/Y +12 Large size for small graft, very firm, Very minor scuff - almost none, 2  5/8 67 24-26
DATE:  Aug. 11, 2021 +11 Reference:  August Bright 26P288 YNC +15 Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +12
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
18 R3 T19 7C901 WNC -5 4th Look.  Heavy crop, good flavor, v. firm, nice full color, great shape, heavy bud cutting advanced it, 1 week after Majestic Pearl.    LARGE, clean, still firm.  Balanced flavor! 3  1/4 83 20
NEW 7C497 WNC +5 2nd Look:  Firm!  Very dark red with medium freckling, medium crop and size.  Great timing! 3  1/8 79 20
20 R5 T115 11C182 WNC +10 Very heavy crop, large size, firm, medium color with some freckles.  Preview. 3  1/4 83 20
15 R3 T178 60P259 WNC +12 Medium red with freckles, heavy crop, excellent flavor.  Good timing. 3  1/8 79 21
             
17 R7 T105 6B294 YNCSA +2 Dark red, light freckles, very good flavor, small tree - HUGE at KO, very slight cork when past. 3      76 20
19 R3 T177 2C132 YNCSA +6 2nd Look:  Excellent balanced flavor, heavy crop, very firm, small tree, LARGE size, red with freckles, slight buldge in shape, but spectacular size and flavor. 3  1/4 83 20
             
Comm 26P288 YNC +10 August Bright:  Very nice color, firm, good flavor. 3  1/8 79 16
             
NEW 10A1010 YPCSA -3 2nd Look:  Huge size, great shape and color, firm, nice sub-acid flavor, no red internal bleeding.  Lowe acid.  Still firm. 3  3/8 86 17
             
19 R3 T176 36M103 WPC +3 2nd Look:  Pink color, large size, great flavor, firm - HUGE at KO.  Excellent balanced flavor. 3  1/4 83 21
NEW 23Q440 WPC +4 Over cropped, juicy, firm, balanced flavor. 3  1/4 83 16
20 R6 T67 60P115 WPC +12 Heavy crop, great size, firm, clean flesh, pink color. 3  5/8 92 17
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 17, 2021  +22 Reference:  August Bright 26P288 YNC +15  Sierra Princess WPF +12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13 R3 T91 14A922 YNC +26 Good crop, large, ok flavor, firm. 3  1/2 89 15
16 R7 T129 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Good flavor, nice color, v.good crop, light freckles, HUGE. 3  1/4 83 16
             
18 R7 T160 13A847 WPF +22 Nice flavor and color, firm, ok shape, large size, excellent cavity. 3  1/2 89 18
 
PLUMS
17 R2 T37 10P639 RP/lYring +23 Red to purple skin.  Nice flavor, v.good crop, good size, heart shape. 3      76 20
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 2nd Look.  Ex.flavor, 24 brix, very firm, acid/sugar balance, good crop, nice shape.  27 brix, FIRM!  Excellent flavor! 2  3/4 70 27
16 R2 T59 57M59 gB/dR +20 2nd Look.  Excellent flavor, firm, v.good crop, good shape.  Still firm!  Excellent flavor. 2  7/8 73 26
 
BABY PLUMS
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 Baby Plum:  Firm, nice flesh clor, heavy crop, nice round shape, very good flavor.  Still great after 3 weeks.  No sample, could show again with ex. Flavor. 1 1/2 38 21
 
DATE:  Aug. 18, 2021 +18 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 6P33 RY/Y +20 Preview:  Large size, excellent flavor, good crop, nice shape. 3      76 21
2020 13G992 GR/R +16 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size. 2  1/2 64 24
NEW 9P686 R/R +16 Nice color, variable size, good crop, good flavor.  Ex.flavor. 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 10P77 R/R +18 Large size on small graft, good crop and flavor, firm.  OK. 2 13/16 71 20-22
2020 48M712 gB/R +18 Large size, heavy crop, nice shape, firm, flavor?  Dry. 2  3/4 70 21
NEW 50M853 R/Pk +18 Large size, good flavor, ok crop.  Good flavor. 2  3/4 70 21-23
NEW 64M1135 GRD/R +18 Large size, excellent flavor, good crop, firm, color? 2  3/4 70 24
NEW 8M200 R/Oring +18 Large size, nice flavor with mild skin, good crop, nice shape. 2  7/8 73 19-21
NEW 6P814 gB/Y +19 Heavy crop, good size for small baby graft, very firm.  NW 2  1/2 64 23
20 R3 T152 58M579 gB/R +20 Good crop and size, good flavor, slight heart shape.  Soft sh. 2  9/16 65 21-24
18 R2 T29 55M268 RG/dR +22 Preview:  Used for crossing (no thinning) which hurt size and flavor.  Normally has large size about 2 3/4" and high brix around 24.  NO ACID!  A must for export to China!  Great look today as a preview! 2  3/4 70 21
DATE:  Aug. 18, 2021 +18 Reference:  Giant Pearl WNC +15 August Bright YNC +15 Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +12
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 66M782 DNYP +10 Donut Yellow Peach.  Heavy crop, traditional flavor, nice size, firm.  Cosmetically a major breakthrough . . . not one crack or apex separation on two whole trees! 3  1/2 89 17
             
18 R6 T162
DEAD TB		 23Q10 WNC +10 Best flavor a few years ago, very firm, super-sweet, UGLY skin. 3  1/8 79 24
20 R5 T115 11C182 WNC +12 2nd Look:  Very heavy crop, large size, firm, good color with some freckles.   3  1/4 83 20
15 R3 T178 60P259 WNC +12 2nd Look:  Medium red with freckles, heavy crop, excellent flavor.  Good timing. 3  1/8 79 21
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +18 Preview:  Very large size, firm, heavy crop, medium color now, but will darken by next week. 3  3/8 86 21
             
19 R3 T177 2C132 YNCSA +6 3rd Look:  Excellent balanced flavor, heavy crop, very firm, small tree, LARGE size, red and yellow skin with some freckles, slight buldge in shape, but spectacular size and flavor.  FIRM, HUGE. 3  3/8 86 20
11 R5 T104 62P215 YNCSA +18 Preview.  Large size, medium color, excellent flavor, firm. 3  1/4 83 20
             
Comm 26P288 YNC +15 2nd Look.  August Bright:  Very nice color, firm, good flavor. 3  1/8 79 16
             
OLD
NEW		 68P1116 YPC +12 Very large size, huge crop, full orange/red color, nice flesh, mild classic peach flavor. 3  5/8 92 16
18 R7 T158 9C395 YPF +16 Very heavy crop, tight cavity, nice yellow flesh.  Soft. 3  1/4 83 15
             
20 R6 T67 60P115 WPC +12  2nd Look:  Heavy crop, great size, firm, clean flesh, pink color, round shape. 3  5/8 92 17
Comm 13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess : White Honey - reference.  Excellent shape, color, cavity and firmness.  Medium size, very nice flavor. 3  3/8 86 18
NEW 9B187 WPC +14 Very heavy crop, firm, full red to pink color. 3  3/8 86 20
NEW 23Q807 WPC +20 Firm, red to pink color, round shape, good flavor.  Nice flavor. 3  1/2 89 18
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 24, 2021  +29 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25  
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
12 R7 T103 10A732 WPC +32 Good crop, ok flavor, firm, large, nice shape & color. 3  1/2 89 14
12 R7 T108 14G872 WPF +32 Pearl Princess XIII - Pearl Lady:  Very good crop, large, v.firm, good flavor, nice color. 3  1/2 89 12
             
18 R2 T33 4P167 gB/dR +16 3rd Look.  Ex.flavor, 24 brix, very firm, acid/sugar balance, good crop, nice shape.  27 brix, still FIRM!  Great flavor. 2  3/4 70 27
16 R2 T59 57M59 gB/dR +20 3rd Look.  Excellent flavor, firm, v.good crop, good shape.  Still FIRM!  OUTSTANDING FLAVOR!!  Balanced flavor. 2  7/8 73 26
17 R2 T37 10P639 RP/Yring +23 2nd Look.  Nice flavor, v.good crop, good size, heart shape.  Still firm.  Big, balanced flavor. 3      76 20
16 R2 T45 0C621 R/Pk +25 Good crop and flavor, v.slight heat damage, heart shape, firm. 2  7/8 73 20
17 R3 T55 27P1078 P/dR +30 Good flavor, very good crop, nice crunchy texture, mild. Off flavor. 2  5/8 67 21
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 4th Look - Baby Plum:  Firm, nice flesh clor, heavy crop, nice round shape, very good flavor.  Still great after 4 weeks.  Still looking good with ex.flavor.  NO DROPS, STILL FIRM! 1 1/2 38 23
 
DATE:  Aug. 25, 2021 +25 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 6P33 RY/Y +24 Large size, excellent flavor, good crop, nice shape. 3      76 21
18 R2 T29 55M268 RG/dR +22 2nd Look - Used for crossing (no thinning) which hurt size but flavor is spectacularly low acid and sweet!  NO ACID!  A must for export to China! Size is still good this week. 3      76 24
NEW 6P814 gB/Y +22 2nd Look - Heavy crop, good size for small baby graft, very firm. 2  1/2 64 23
NEW 6G1210 P/Yring +23 Ok size, good flavor, mild skin, ok crop, heart shape.  Mild, juicy. 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 6G744 R/Y +24 Ok size for baby graft, nice color and flavor, firm. 2  1/2 64 20
17 R3 T55 27P1078 R/R +25 Excellent flavor, ok size, medium crop, heart shape, firm.  Just OK 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 6G723 R/R +25 Heavy crop, ok size, excellent flavor, mild skin, very firm.  Mild 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 5G1193 PG/R +25 Medium size on baby graft, excellent flavor with mild skin. 2  7/16 62 23-26
NEW 25C753 R/Y +26 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm.  True red. 2  3/4 70 21
20 R7 T30 15G923 R/Y +26 Heavy crop, good flavor, mild skin, good size.  Slightly dry. 2  5/8 67 20-22
17 R2 T37 10P639 R/YG +26 Large size, good crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2  3/4 70 23
NEW 7G1173 gB/Pk +26 Large size, excellent flavor, good crop, very firm.  Aeration 2  3/4 70 24-27
20 R2 T149 5M932 gB/R +28 Preview - Good crop, good flavor, good size, very firm.  Fantastic cosmetics!  Very nice. 2  5/8 67 23-25
DATE:  Aug. 25, 2021 +25 Reference:  Ivory Rose-Glacier Queen 48P606 WPF +20
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 66M782 DNYP +10 2nd Look:  Donut Yellow Peach.  Heavy crop, traditional flavor, nice size, firm.  Cosmetically a major breakthrough . . . not one crack or apex separation on two whole trees!  Non-melting?  Excellent. 3  1/2 89 17
             
20 R5 T115 11C182 WNC +12 3rd Look:  Very heavy crop, large size, firm, good color with some freckles.  Excellent balanced flavor. 3  1/4 83 20
15 R3 T178 60P259 WNC +12 2nd Look:  Medium red with freckles, heavy crop, excellent flavor.  Good timing. 3  1/8 79 21
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +18 2nd Look:  Preview:  Very large size, firm, heavy crop, medium color now, but will darken by next week. 3  3/8 86 21
Comm 55P278 WNC +23 Summer Pearl- Pearlicious XVI:  Firm, large, somewhat oblong, medium color with light freckles, excellent flavor.  Picking today at KO. 3  3/16 81 20
             
19 R3 T177 2C132 YNCSA +6 4th Look:  Excellent balanced flavor, heavy crop, very firm, small tree, LARGE size, red and yellow skin with some freckles, slight buldge in shape, but spectacular size and flavor.  FIRM, HUGE.  Still firm to the very end! Short stem? 3  3/8 86 22
19 R6 T96 46M1050 YNCSA +20 Firm, nice shape, good red color with light freckles. 3  3/16 81 22
             
15 R3 T185 14A908 YNC +20 Excellent shape, nice color, large, firm. 3  1/4 83 15
             
18 R7 T158 9C395 YPF +16 2nd Look:  Very heavy crop, tight cavity, nice yellow flesh.  Great color, firm, nice round shape, loaded. 3  1/4 83 15
             
Comm 48P606 WPF +20 Ivory Rose-Glacier Queen:  Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, weak color. 3  5/8 92 18
NEW 23Q807 WPC +18 2nd Look:  Firm, red to pink color, round shape, good flavor.  Excellent shape and color, medium firmness. 3  1/2 89 21
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 31, 2021  +36 Reference:  6P33 R/Y +35  15G1028 B/Y +40 14G872 WPF +32
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
17 R7 T141 69P964 YNC +40 Very large size, good flavor, oblong, light color with freckles. 3 1/8 79 15-18
11 R5 T127 8G1073 YPCNM +40 Summer Princess - Red Honey:  Nice flavor, firm, good color, good crop, ex.shape. 3  1/2 89 12
12 R7 T108 14G872 WPF +32 Pearl Princess XIII - Pearl Lady:  Very good crop, large, v.firm, good flavor, nice color.  Excellent shape and color. 3  1/2 89 12
             
17 R2 T37 10P639 RP/Yring +23 3rd Look.  Nice flavor, v.good crop, good size, heart shape.  Still firm.  Big, balanced flavor.  Nice flavor. 3      76 23
17 R3 T55 27P1078 P/dR +30 2nd Look:  Good flavor, very good crop, nice crunchy texture, mild. Off flavor. 2  5/8 67 21
13 R2 T52 6P33 R/Y +35 Plumcandy XI - Honey Sweet:  Huge size, firm, excellent shape, great flavor - true fire engine red color. 3  1/4 83 20
14 R3 T147 15G923 R/Pk +39 Good crop, good flavor, firm, tough skin, nice round shape.  Concentric circles on shoulders. 2  7/8 73 20
14 R7 T144 15G1028 B/Y +40 Black Opal, Plumcandy XIV:  Looks great, heavy crop, great flavor, good size.  Delicious - BEST PLUM in this time slot. 3      76 20
14 R3 T157 15G1028 B/Y +40 Very heavy crop here, no thinning, genetically black, a little bumpy skin, still excellent size and flavor! 2  7/8 73 19
17 R2 T134 10P963 All Colors +0 5th Look - Baby Plum:  Firm, nice flesh clor, heavy crop, nice round shape, very good flavor.  Still great after 4 weeks.  Still looking good with ex.flavor.  NO DROPS!  Super sweet & juicy.  Grower friendly. 1 1/2 38 26
 
DATE:  Sept. 1, 2021 +32 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25  15G1028 B/Y +38
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 6P33 RY/Y +24 3rd Look - Still firm, large size, excellent flavor, good crop, nice shape. 3      76 22
Comm 15G1028 gB/Y +38 Black Opal - Heavy crop, large size, nice black color with bumpy skin. 2  3/4 70 22
20 R2 T149 5M932 gB/R +28 2nd Look - Good crop, excellent flavor, good size, very firm.  Fantastic cosmetics!  Very nice.  Excellent flavor. 2  5/8 67 23-25
NEW 21Q777 gB/RY +30 Good crop, good size, nice flavor, slight heart shape.  Very sweet and mild. 2  5/8 67 23-25
13 R2 T79 20C733 R-P/R +32 Excellent flavor, good crop, large size. 2  3/4 70 22
NEW 6G1163 GPk/Yring +32 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size, nice shape, light color? 2  1/2 64 23-25
19 R2 T85 55M1021 gB/R +32 Good crop, large size, nice flavor.  Very mild and sweet. 2  3/4 70 23-25
20 R2 T150 21Q1183 R/Y +35 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, color? 2  3/4 70 23-25
19 R2 T44,50 52M499 R/Y +35 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor.  Pure sugar. 2  3/4 70 23
NEW 7G1012 P-B/R +36 Large size, good crop, tart flavor.  Hollow tip. 2  3/4 70 23
DATE:  Sept. 1, 2021 +32 Reference:  September Bright 26P490 YNC +30  
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R3 T186 23Q274 WNC +18 3rd Look:  Very large size, firm, heavy crop, medium color, excellent flavor. 3  3/8 86 21
Comm 55P278 WNC +23 2nd Look:  Summer Pearl- Pearlicious XVI:  Firm, large, somewhat oblong, medium color with light freckles, excellent flavor.  Still firm. 3  3/16 81 20
20 R7 T127 33M1121 WNC +30 Good balanced flavor, dark red with freckles, medium firm. 3  1/8   21
             
19 R6 T96 46M1050 YNCSA +20 2nd Look:  Firm, nice shape, good red color with light freckles.  Sequel to 2C132. 3  1/4 83 21
             
NEW 67P1089 WPC +30 Nice balanced flavor, nice color and shape - baby tree. 3  1/4   15
             
18 R7 T158 9C395 YPF +16 3rd Look:  Very heavy crop, tight cavity, nice yellow flesh.  Great color, firm, nice round shape, loaded. 3  3/8 86 15
20 R5 T115 17G212 YPCSA +30 Nice shape, good flavor, medium firm, yellow/red color. 3  1/4   20
NEW 23Q1134 YPC +35 Huge size, excellent shape, firm, nice orange color - prequel to 8G1073. 3  1/2   14
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept. 14, 2021 +50 Reference:  15G1028 B/Y +40 
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T176 16A1152 WNC RF +55 Nice flavor, color? Heavy crop, firm, but some drops, needs more sunlight, too bushy. 3  1/2 89 20
13 R3 T124 13G520 YPC +60 Preview:  Huge, v.good crop, color?  Firm, nice shape, ok flavor - sequel to 8G1073. 4      102 12
12 R7 T111 69P1151 YPCSA +50 Excellent flavor, huge, firm, v.good crop, good color - best of the week.  HUGE 4  1/2 114 13
16 R7 T135 23Q533 WPC +53 Good flavor, good crop, good color, firm, nice shape. 3  1/2 89 12
             
13 R2 T52 6P33 R/Y +35 Plumcandy XI - Honey Sweet:  3rd Look:  Still firm, juicy.  Great shape, size and flavor. 3      76 20
16 R2 T34 7C476 R/R +46 A few apex dots, nice flavor, good crop, firm, good shape. 2  7/8 73 21
13 R2 T64 1A1168 R/Yring +55 Plumcandy XVI.  Nice flavor, very good crop, juicy, good shape, fruit punch. 2  7/8 73 26
15 R2 T6 10Q1097 B/OY +60 Excellent flavor, v.good crop, large, heart shape, very firm. 3      76 25
 
DATE:  Sept. 15, 2021 +46 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +25  15G1028 B/Y +38
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 6P33 RY/Y +24 Plumcandy XI - Honey Sweet:  5th Look - Still firm, large size, excellent flavor, good crop, nice shape. 3      76 22-26
Comm 15G1028 gB/Y +38 Plumcandy XIV - Black Opal - 3rd Look - Heavy crop, large size, nice black color with bumpy skin.  All time best. 2  3/4 70 22-26
Comm 1A1168 R/Y +46 Plumcandy XVI - Excellent flavor, variable size and ok crop on young graft. 2  5/8 67 22-26
NEW 5M492 R/R +35 2nd Look - Excellent flavor, ok size on small graft, ok crop. 2  1/2 64 24
NEW 64M195 RP/Y +42 Good flavor, good crop, good size, very few cooked. 2  1/2 64 24-26
NEW 7G1067 gB/Y +44 Good crop, ok size on young graft, good flavor, firm. 2  1/2 64 22
NEW 7M632 B/RO +46 Large size, nice flavor, good crop, slight aeration. 2  3/4 70 21
DATE:  Sept. 15, 2021 +46 Reference:  Autumn Bright 9P89 YNC +40  Pearl Princess XIII 14G872 WPF +40
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
14 R6 T80 63P221 WNC +46 Firm, nice shape, SUPER SWEET, best of the week even in color. 3  1/8 79 27
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +60 Preview:  Nice color already for 2021, already sweet. 3      76 18
             
11 R5 T128 9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Very nice color, heavy crop, firm. 3  1/4 83 16
16 R5 T130 69P964 YNC +45 Pretty nice color, firm.  Crisp. 3      76 18
15 R2 T6 23Q1097 YNC +48 Very firm, excellent color. 3  1/8 79 17
             
             
NEW 67P1089 WPC +30 3rd Look:  Nice balanced flavor, nice color and shape - baby tree.  Red flesh to pink. 3  1/4 83 18
13 R4 T113 14G872 WPF +35 Pearl Lady - Pearl Princess XIII:  Reference - nice shape, color, firmness and cavity. 3  1/2 89 16
NEW 23Q1028 WPF +42 Young tree, good color, tight cavity, good flavor. 3  1/4 83 18
             
NEW 10C194 YPCSA NM +30 2 Weeks ago:  Firm!  Very nice flavor, nice shape, only red/yellow color. 3  3/8 86 18
11 R5 T111 65M505 YPCSA +38 Nice color and shape, good sub-acid flavor, firm. 3  1/4 83 17
             
20 R3 T143 23Q1131 YPCNM +32 3rd Look:  Huge size, excellent shape, firm, nice orange color - prequel to 8G1073.  Still Firm! 3  3/4 95 16
NEW 12G212 YPC RF +38 RED FLESH!  Firm, nice shape, dark red, peach flavor. 3      76 17
11 R5 T127 8G1073 YPC NM +40 August Princess:  Large, firm, non-melting, nice orange/red color. 3  1/2 89 16
15 R2 T179 13G520 YPC NM +50 Firm, attractive reddish orange over yellow color, nice peach flavor, good shape. 3  3/8 86 15
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  Sept. 28, 2021 +64 Reference:  September Yummy R/Y +50   Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +55  62M513 R/Y +85 
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T176 69P1151 YPCSA
NM?		 +50 3rd Look:  Excellent flavor, huge, firm, v.good crop, good color - still rock hard, no drops!  HUGE - 1.55 pounds. 4  1/2 114 13
             
16 R2 T5 50P23 dP/dR +65 Nice flavor, nice shape, heavy crop, heat resistant, HUGE, very dark purple skin, red flesh. 3  1/4 83 21
12 R2 T27 5A713 R/Y +70 Good flavor, slightly spongy, heavy crop, no drops, juicy, medium red skin color. 3      76 18
 
DATE:  Sept. 29, 2021 +60 Reference:  September Yummy R/Y +50   Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +55  62M513 R/Y +85 
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 50P23 R/R +66 Purple Honey - Black Cherry - Plumcandy XVII.  Large size, heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, few drops.  Spectacular flavor. 3 76 21
Comm 1A447 R/OY +75 Plumred XII - Ruby Sugar - Heavy crop, good flavor, very firm, good size.  Excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 24-26
Exp. 2019 5M27 P-B/Yring +55 (Was +66 last year) Mild flavor, good crop, ok size.  Spongy. 2  1/2 64 22-24
NEW 5G797 P/Oring +57 Good flavor, ok size, heart shape, medium crop.  Candy. 2  5/8 67 25-27
20 R3 T115 7G986 gB/Y +60 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, firm.  Sequel to 15G1028. 2  5/8 67 25-27
NEW 63M1016 P/Oring +60 Excellent flavor, good size, ok crop, firm. 2  5/8 67 23
NEW 23Q1239 RO/RO +60 Large size, nice flavor, ok crop.  Nice flavor, slight aeration. 2  7/8 73 22
Exp. 2020 58M614 gB/O +63 Good crop, very good flavor, medium size, heart shape. 2  1/4 57 25-28
 
JD 49P120 Y/Y +65 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, juicy, scuff resistant.  Too much spongy fruit! 2 9/16 65 23
Mike 5A713 R/Y +70 Plumcandy XII.  Preview - Heavy crop, variable size and shape, about half color now. 2  1/2 64 21
 
DATE:  Sept. 29, 2021 +60 Reference:  Autumn Bright 9P89 YNC +40  
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
11 R5 T137 13A337 WNF +60 Reference:  Just ok color and medium size, firm, good flavor. 3      76 20
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +65 Preview:  Almost ready, best color this week, firm, great flavor, medium size, nice internally.  Balanced flavor. 3      76 19
15 T2 T181 13A1047 WNC +65 Good size, excellent flavor, weak color. 3  1/8 79 22
             
NEW 33M124 WNC RF +50 RED FLESH breakthrough!  Baby tree with 6 fruits.  Dark red flesh with mild, balanced flavor.  Super sweet, firm, and dark red skin with light freckles. 3      76 24
             
NEW 14Q1094 YNC +50 Very good red skin color, nice crop, firm. 3  1/8 79 16
14 R6 T76 3C501 YNC +58 Good crop, pretty nice color, 10 days after Autumn Bright. 3  1/8 79 15
             
14 R6 T75 10A978 WPF +50 Firm, nice shape, good size, only medium color. 3  3/8 86 14
             
15 R2 T179 13G520 YPC NM +50 2nd Look:  Firm, attractive reddish orange over yellow color, nice peach flavor, good shape.  Acidic. 3  3/8 86 16
NEW 5G31 YPCSA NM +58 Excellent shape, firm, medium color, GREAT FLAVOR. 3  1/4 83 21
 
18C95 Red Apple +50 Full reddish pink skin, white flesh, firm, excellent shape, great flavor. 3  1/4 83 21
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  October 12, 2021 +78 Reference:  Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +77  62M513 R/Y +80 
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
10 R2 T35 1A447 R/Y +64 Ruby Sugar:  Great flavor, good crop, good red color, firm, juicy with very slight aeration but not a problem. 2.875 73 23
18 R2 T1 47M595 RG/YO +80 Very firm, heavy crop, heart shaped, no drops, semi-freestone, no heat damage, super sweet and juicy!  Watch shoulder cracks. 2.625 67 25
14 R2 T62 62M513 R/O +80 Very nice flavor, good crop here, firm, juicy, nice color. 2.875 73 22
               
 
DATE:  October 13, 2021 +74 Reference:  Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +77  62M513 R/Y +80 
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 5A713 R/Y +70 Plumcandy XII.  Heavy crop, variable size and shape, weak color. 2  1/2 64 21-23
Comm 62M513 R/O +80 Very nice flavor, light crop, firm, juicy, medium size and color. 2 1/2 64 24-26
NEW 54P628 R/R +70 Excellent flavor, medium size on baby graft, nice color. 2  1/4 57 23-25
NEW 50P607 P/Y +75 Medium size on baby graft, nice color, ok flavor.  Dryish. 2  1/8 54 21-23
19 R2 T25 10G1075 P/Y +78 Good crop, ok flavor, ok size.  Bitterish. 2 1/2 64 22
2020 49P190 R/Y +85 Preview - Heavy crop, ok flavor, ok size. 2 1/2 64 21
DATE:  October 13, 2021 +74 Reference:  Autumn Bright 9P89 YNC +40  
Nectarines & Peaches from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +65 2nd Look:  Best color for the late whites.  Firm, great flavor, medium size, nice internally.  Balanced flavor. 3      76 20
             
14 R6 T76 3C501 YNC +60 2nd Look:  Good crop, pretty nice color, 10 days after Autumn Bright. 3  1/4 83 17
             
NEW 23Q1149 YPFSA +68 Very large, firm, nice cavity, average color. 3  1/2 89 17
NEW 23N321 YPCSA +70 Large, good shape, firm, and full reddish orange color. 3  1/4 83 19
20 R4 T167 23Q1175 YPC +72 Excellent shape and color, firm. 3  1/2 89 15
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
 
DATE:  November 8, 2021 +100 Reference:  Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +77  62M513 R/Y +80 
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Exp. 19 7M650 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, nice color, good flavor, firm, few cracks. 2 1/2 64 20-22
NEW 7M689 R/R +90 Excellent flavor, medium size, really good crop. 2  3/8 60 21-27
NEW 54P266 P/RY +92 Good flavor, ok size on baby graft, ok crop. 2  1/2 64 20
B Q GENETICS 2021 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS Glen Bradford bfnect@aol.com
Jon Quisenberry quizzle82@yahoo.com
 
DATE:  November 22, 2021 +114 Reference:  Ruby Sugar 1A447 R/R +77  62M513 R/Y +80 
Plums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 5A713 R/Y +70 Plumcandy XII.  Still firm, heavy crop, variable size and shape, nice color, excellent flavor. 2  1/2 64 21-23
Comm 62M513 R/O +80 Still firm, excellent flavor, good crop, juicy, nice color. 2 1/2 64 23-26
NEW 7M689 R/R +90 Still firm, excellent flavor, medium size, good crop, juicy. 2  3/8 60 25-27
2020 49P190 P-B/Y +94 Still firm, excellent flavor, good crop, nice color, slight heart shape, juicy.  LATER THAN THE 713 and 513 2 1/2 64 22-25
NEW 4M980 B/Yring +104 Mild tough skin, meaty texture, medium crop, nice color - brown flesh? 2 3/8 60 24
BabyPlums from Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
20 R2 T23 64M284 lR/Y +105 Good flavor, good crop, melting texture, freestone. 2      51 24
NEW 5M1078 G/Y +105 Excellent flavor, firm, good crop, juicy, no scuff on tree. 1  3/4 44 26
NEW 51P16 P/Y +110 Very firm, good crop, nice color and shape, juicy. 1 7/8 48 25-27