2006 Cumulative Report

        

Week of May 13th  (-85)              

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, May 16th, -85     Reference:  May Fire -82

  

PEACHES AND NECTARINES:

 

Key:  LC = Low Chill       NM = Non-melting                                                                                                    

 

 

 

Pictures

12G873

YP –82 vLC NM

~300 hours

Very early peach with FIRM non-melting texture, very low chill, round and very flat shape, nice color, good flavor, size?  70’s & a few 64's in our breeding grounds – needs testing in commercial conditions – virtually no flaws, but can we size it?

P1

P2

Mayfire

YN –82

Reference.

 

6M134

YP –82 mLC NM

~400 hours

Very early peach with flat shape, nice color, firm texture – young tree & eglandular – need to test commercially for size – finish next week.

 

 

 

VERY NEW – BABY TREES – TEST FOR SIZE IN COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS & EARLY DISTRICTS

1P3

YN –89 vLC

Very early nectarine with excellent color and shape – firm?

 

0P350

YP –89 vLC

Firm, good color, nice shape – test for size.

 

0P356

YN –89 v LC

Past ripe, indented suture, good color, pulls apart at apex.

 

 

 

 

 

6M146

WP –81

Nice shape, color, acid with some sugar, firmness? – test for size.

 

31C906

WP –80

Nice shape, good color, very firm, light acid flavor – test for size – see next week.

 

 

PREVIEW

12G641

YP –76 VLC

~200 hours

 

May 2nd in Mettler

Preview:  GIANT size with a good crop where it didn’t freeze, very low chill, excellent flat shape.

 

In Mettler, CA:  Picked on May 2nd, 2006, with nice color, size (56’s – 64’s – a few 48’s), very flat shape with indented apex, and medium firmness – see pictures.

 

8G372

YP –72 NM

Good crop – excellent last year.

 

 

 

Week of May 23rd  (-78)

        

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, May 23rd , -78     Reference:  May Fire -82

 

 

PEACHES AND NECTARINES:

 

Key:  LC = Low Chill       NM = Non-melting                                                                                                  

This Week

 

 

Pictures

12G873

YP –85 vLC NM

~300 hours

Very early peach with FIRM non-melting texture, very low chill, round and very flat shape, nice color, good flavor, size?  64’s & 70's in our breeding grounds – needs testing in commercial conditions – virtually no flaws, but can we size it enough?

 

Mayfire

YN -82

Reference.

 

6M134

YP –82 mLC

~400 hours

Very early peach with flat shape, nice color – young tree & eglandular – nice size, shape, flavor ok, not firm this year.

 

31C906

Table

WP –80 NM?

Excellent shape, color, non-melting firmness, flavor has some acid with sugar – test for size – one size 60 on young tree.

P1

P2

28C6

Table

YN –85 LC

Nice size, very low chill, firmness ok, flat shape, rough with split pits this year in C block, clean on young comparison tree.

 

11G132

YP –78 NM

Round shape, smooth ok color, 70’s with some 64’s at top.

P1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VERY NEW – BABY TREES – TEST FOR SIZE IN COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS & EARLY DISTRICTS

0P356

YN –89 v LC

Past ripe, indented suture, good color, pulls apart at apex – still pretty firm this week – test.

 

0P836

WN –80

Acid flavor, but good, firm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVIEW

12G641

Spring Princess

YP –76 VLC

~200 hours

 

May 2nd in Mettler

Preview:  GIANT size with a good crop where it didn’t freeze, very low chill, excellent flat shape – LOTS OF 56’S with 5 days to go.

 

In Mettler, CA:  Picked on May 2nd, 2006, with nice color, size (56’s – 64’s – a few 48’s), very flat shape with indented apex, and medium firmness – see pictures.

 

8G372

YP –72 NM

Good crop – excellent last year.

 

6M86

YN  -72 LC NM?

Looks very good now – see next week.

 

May Pearl I 30P484

WNC –72

Early white nectarine – about 1 week away.

 

Rose Bright

YNC -63

Preview – reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apricot:  Preview 19P422 –64 Self-fertile, excellent crop, very clean.

 

 

Week of May 30th  (-71)

          

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, May 30th , -71     Reference:  Rose Diamond –63 one week away

 

PEACHES AND NECTARINES: 

Key:  LC = Low Chill       NM = Non-melting                                                                                                   

LAST WEEK

 

 

 Pictures

13P396

YN –82 LC

Still firm, but ripened with May Fire, very good flavor, flat low-chill type shape, need to test for size.

P1

*11G132

YP –78 NM

Last Week:  A last look at an early non-melting peach that has a round shape with flattened nose, nice smooth color, 64’s with a few 56’s, and good flavor.

P1

12G641

*GIANT

Spring Princess

YP –76 VLC

~200 hours

 

May 2nd in Mettler

GIANT size with a good crop where it didn’t freeze, very low chill, excellent flat shape – LOTS OF 56’S & 48’s, good flavor.  Would have picked here last Thursday.

 

In Mettler, CA:  Picked on May 2nd, 2006, with nice color, size (56’s – 64’s – a few 48’s), very flat shape with indented apex, and medium firmness – see pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

 

  Pictures

8P1241

WN –74 LC

Excellent smooth red color, sweet sub-acid flavor, no cracks, good crop, and firm with size on the young tree the question.

 

*8G372

YP –72 NM

Excellent shape, large size, firm non-melting flesh, excellent flavor, 56’s 48’s 64’s in size, good crop on the original tree, perfect shape.

P1

*6M86

YN  -72 vLC NM?

Excellent low chill nectarine that ripens 9 days before Rose Bright.  It has excellent color, a smooth finish for having lots of rain 10 days ago, excellent flavor, ok size for young tree, round shape with a flat nose, and fantastically firm non-melting flesh.

P1

31C574

Table

YN –72 vLC

Flat shape, dark red color, firm, good flavor, eglandular.

P1

May Pearl I 30P484

WNC –74

 

Very good flavor, a sweet 16 brix with a minor amount of acid, good crop, dark red color with moderate freckling, handled the 1 ½” of rain pretty well with only minimal cracking this year, but the size is down from last year – mostly 72’s.

P1

P2

5P131

WP –72 VLC

70’s on small graft, sweet sub-acid flavor, firm, just ok color, excellent shape.

 

20P1184

YP –71 VLC

The best flavor – like Bright Princess – firm, good shape, a few large, crop damage from frost?

 

*47P810

WPC –70 LC

Sub-acid white peach with perfect shape, very firm non-melting flesh, full red color, good flavor with 15 brix, medium low-chilling requirement, and average size for a young tree in the early season – 70’s & a few 64’s.

P1

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVIEW

Rose Bright

YNC -63

Preview – reference.

 

Ivory Duchess

29C17

WP -60

Preview.

 

 

Apricots:

45P1086  -74        Good crop, firm, red blush over strong orange skin, pretty clean, medium size, strong apricot flavor with 15          to 16 brix – has a slight after taste. 

19P422 –64          Self-fertile, excellent crop, very clean, close to picking and the flavor is still tart.

 

 

 

Week of June 6th  (-64)

           

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, June 6th , -64    Reference:  Rose Diamond –63

 

PEACHES AND NECTARINES:

 Key:  LC = Low Chill       NM = Non-melting                                                                                                    

LAST WEEK

 

 

 Pictures

*8G372

YP –72 NM

Excellent shape, large size, firm non-melting flesh, excellent flavor, 56’s 48’s 64’s in size, good crop on the original tree, perfect shape – LAST LOOK.

P1

*6M86

YN  -72 vLC NM?

Excellent low chill nectarine that ripens 9 days before Rose Bright.  It has excellent color, a smooth finish for having lots of rain 10 days ago, excellent flavor, ok size for young tree, round shape with a flat nose, and fantastically firm nearly non-melting flesh – still firm enough to see samples.

P1

May Pearl I 30P484

WNC –74

 

Very good flavor, a sweet 16 brix with a minor amount of acid, good crop, dark red color with moderate freckling, handled the 1 ½” of rain pretty well with only minimal cracking this year – commercial orchards made 64’s and 70’s this season.

 

*47P810

WPC –70 LC

Sub-acid white peach with perfect shape, full red color, good flavor with 15 brix, medium low-chilling requirement, and average size for a young tree in the early season – 70’s & a few 64’s – actually was melting flesh – last look.

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

 

Pictures

29C481

WPC –72

Past ripe, but pretty nice still – good color, shape, flavor, size – some split pits ’06

P1

P2

30P1010

WNC –69

Weak tree, but very firm, sweet flavor with a little acid, nice size for small tree.

 

0P961

YPC –68 LC

Very large, dark red, flat shape, good flavor, medium firmness – sequel to 12G641.

P1

28C543

YNC –68

Large, firm, clean, good flavor, good crop.

 

28C48

WNC –68

Large, firm, nice color & shape, 64’s, a few split pits, a nice balanced flavor.

P1

May Pearl II 29C113

WNC –66

Excellent color, smooth, firm, good flavor, 16 brix, size?  64’s on top, small inside.

P1

ROSE BRIGHT

YNC -66

Large size, firm, dark red, good crop, original and young tree very clean – graft a little rougher – earlier, larger, smoother, firmer and darker color than Rose D.

 

17G487

YPCSA –66 LC

Large for small tree, firm, very sweet, dark red color, low chill.

 

12G19

YNC –66

Large, red, firm, average flavor.

 

8G454

YPC –66 NM

Big crop, good size, good flavor, firm, excellent shape, some very large fruit.

P1

31C300

WNC –65 acid

Tasty acid flavor with sugar, large, firm, excellent color.

 

28C151

YNC –65 VLC

Firm, round, nice shape, some freckles, large at tree top.

 

56P822

YNCSA –65 LC

Excellent flavor, firm, nice shape, average color.

 

11G178

YPC –64 NM?

LARGE, flat, excellent shape, good crop, firm, dark color toward apex.

P1

 

 

 

 

30C222

See on orig.

YPC –61 NM LC

Could skim today, big crop, excellent color, firm, round with a flat nose, excellent flavor, large size with plenty of 56’s already – virtually no flaws.

P1

 

 

 

 

Ivory Duchess

29C17

WP –60 MLC

Almost ready, 56’s in the breeding grounds, firm, good color, nice 14-17 brix, good crop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVIEW

13G305 WNC –60  7G1 WNC –58  48P179 WNC -58

 

Plum:  27P905 Red Skin/Yellow Flesh –64  Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, with Red Beaut, size?

 

Apricots:

45P1086  -74  Good crop, firm, red blush, clean, medium size, strong apricot flavor with 15  to 17 brix.

19P422 –68 Self-fertile, excellent crop, very clean, close to picking and the flavor is still tart.

Goldenblush –66 Large, firm, 16 brix but tart, red blush, very light crop this year.

45P1080  -64  Giant size, firm, smooth, low acid 15 brix without strong apricot flavor.

19P518  -66   Smooth, clean, nice shape, good flavor, firm, 13-16 brix.

Castlebrite –66   Reference

 

Week of June 13th  (-55)         

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, June 13th , -55    Reference:  Diamond Bright -52

 

PEACHES AND NECTARINES:

 

Key:  LC = Low Chill       NM = Non-melting    T = Table Sample

 

LAST WEEK

 

 

 

Pictures

28C48

WNC –68

Large, firm, nice color & shape, 64’s, a few split pits, a nice balanced flavor.

P1

May Pearl II 29C113

WNC –66

Excellent color, smooth, firm, good flavor, 16 brix, size?  64’s on top, small inside.

P1

ROSE BRIGHT

YNC –66

Large size, firm, dark red, good crop, original and young tree very clean – graft a little rougher – earlier, larger, smoother, firmer and darker color than Rose D.

 

8G454

YPC –66 NM

Big crop, good size, good flavor, firm, excellent shape, some very large fruit.

P1

Ivory Duchess

29C17

WP –60 mLC

Just past, plenty of 56’s in the breeding grounds, firm, excellent color, very tasty flavor with 14-17 brix, good crop – one week before Ivory Princess.

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

 

 

Pictures

0P948

YPC –63 LC

Viewed sister last week – very large size, ok firmness, good color, good flavor.

 

9G444

YPCSA –62 LC

Very large on small tree, firm, nice shape and color, medium flavor.

 

11G178

YPC –64 NM

LARGE, flat, excellent shape, good crop on this tree, firm, dark color, okay flavor.

 

30C222

See on orig.

YPC –61 mLC

Finished strong, excellent color, firm but not non-melting, round with a flat nose, good peach flavor, big crop following heavy bud cutting, large size with plenty of 48’s – virtually no flaws cosmetically.

P1

P2

Kay Sweet

YNCSA -60

Reference – nice size and color with pleasant flavor.

 

29C31

WPC –58

Nice crop, shape, color, firmness and good flavor – a few days after Ivory Duchess.

P1

7G1

WNC –58

Nice size, flavor and crop, but lots of freckles and only medium firmness.

 

13G305

WNC –58

Large, good flavor with 16 brix, firm, nice color with a little freckling, BEST TODAY.

P1

48P179

WNC –58

Big crop, excellent clean color, oblong shape, medium size, flavor is variable.

 

8P666

YPC –58 mLC

Large, indented suture, excellent smooth color, excellent flavor, average firm.

 

12G1144

YNC -58

GIANT size, good crop, firm, good color, flavor has been ?  Not bad on 2nd tree.

 

Crimson Prin.

35P505

YPC -56

Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice color, a few split pits on original, about 2 days after Crown Princess.

 

JUNE BRIGHT

2P427

YNC –52

Heavy crop, very dark red color, sizing well at the last moment, very firm, good flavor – replacement for Diamond Bright?

P1

Diamond Pearl

WNC –52

LARGE, excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop only this year – preview.

 

June Sweet

YNCSA –46

Preview – very nice.

 

Spring Pearl

WNC –42

Preview.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLUMS

27P905 Red Skin/Yellow Flesh –64  Heavy crop, good flavor, firm texture, with Red Beaut, size?  35P1060 d.Purple Skin/Yellow Flesh –60  Good crop, round, 16 brix, firm, tart skin, size?                Yummy®gem d.Purple Skin/Yellow Flesh –54 Very heavy crop,  firm, a sweet 17 brix with tart skin, firm, better size this year.

Yummy®beaut Purple Skin/Yellow Flesh –46  Preview:  Very nice quality, but crop is variable – good if spiked with 26P575.

 

DONUT PEACH:  390C WdonutP –54  From Antonino Nicotra's breeding program in Italy.  This variety has excellent shape, color, firmness, flavor (13-15 brix) and production – apex is potential problem.

 

 

                               

Week of June 20th  (-45) 

 

 BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, June 20th , -45    Reference:  Spring Bright -40

 

PEACHES AND NECTARINES:

 Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

LAST WEEK

30C222

See on orig.

YPC –61 mLC

Finished strong, excellent color, firm but not non-melting, round with a flat nose, good peach flavor, big crop following heavy bud cutting, large size with plenty of 48’s – virtually no flaws cosmetically.

P1

Kay Sweet

YNCSA –60

Reference – nice size and color with pleasant flavor.

 

13G305

WNC –58 

Large, good flavor with 16 brix, firm, nice color with a little freckling, BEST LAST WEEK.

 

8G462

YPC –56 NM

Excellent quality non-melting peach – nice crop, size, firmness, color, shape, flavor – should have seen last week.

P1

 

 

 

 

Crimson Prin.

35P505

YPC –54

Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice color, a few split pits on original, about 2 days after Crown Princess.

 

31C259

YPC –54

Large, firm, nice shape, medium color, good flavor.

P1

Diamond Brt.

YNC –52

Reference.

 

JUNE BRIGHT

2P427

YNC –52

Heavy crop, very dark red color, sizing well at the last moment, very firm, good flavor – FINISHED STRONG AGAIN – better than Diamond Bright.

P1

P2

 

 

 

 

Diamond Pearl

WNC –52 

LARGE, excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop only this year – just finished.

 

Ivory Princess

WPC –52

Large, firm, good color, good flavor, excellent shape, not a heavy crop this year.

 

 

THIS WEEK

6G71

YPC –52

Firm, nice size on small weak tree, excellent flavor, good color, 56’s.

 

28C507

WNC –50

Very large, firm, smooth red color, excellent flavor – too close to Diam. Prl.

 

8P1228

YPC –48

Large, nice shape, good color, firm, good flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

Ivory Queen

WNC –46

Large, firm, excellent color and shape, good flavor.

P1

June Sweet

YNCSA –48

Very clean, smooth, shiny red color, firm, nice size, heavy crop, good flavor.

P1

48P1157

WPC –44

Very nice shape, color, firmness and flavor.

 

Spring Pearl

WNC –42

Heavy crop, round & flat shape, nice color, firm, crisp, good flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

Bright Princess

YPF –42

Preview.

 

Spring Bright

YNC –40

Reference.

 

1P758

YPF –40

Preview.

 

 

 

PLUMS

 Yummy®gem d.Purple Skin/Yellow Flesh –54 Very heavy crop,  firm, a sweet 17 brix with tart skin, firm, better size this year.

 

  Yummy®beaut Purple Skin/Yellow Flesh –46  Very nice quality, but crop is variable – good if spiked with 26P575 – LARGE size, firm, nice color, good pack-outs.                                                                                                              

 

Week of June 27th  (-38)

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, June 27th , -38    Reference:  Spring Bright -40

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

Diamond Pearl

WNC –52 

LARGE, excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop only this year.

 

June Sweet

YNCSA –48

Very clean, smooth, shiny red color, firm, nice size, heavy crop, good flavor – last look.

 

Spring Pearl

WNC –42

Heavy crop, round & flat shape, nice color, firm, crisp, good flavor.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

Spring Bright

YNC –40

Reference.

 

*48P470

WNC –42

Big crop, large size, freckles, fantastic flavor, 18 brix.

P1

*30C917

WNC –38

Large size on very small tree, firm, nice color, shape and flavor – timing looks between Spring Pearl and Candy Pearl.

P1

 

 

 

 

13G114

WNC –34

Large size, cleaner than Kay Pearl, good flavor, firm – too close to Candy Pearl?

 

Kay Pearl

WNF –34

Preview.  0P162

 

Candy Pearl

WNC –30

Preview.  6P205

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK

8G462

YPC –56 NM

Excellent quality non-melting peach – nice crop, size, firmness, color, shape, flavor – still impressive.

 

Ivory Princess

WPC –52

Large, firm, good color, good flavor, excellent shape, not a heavy crop this year.

 

Ivory Queen

WPC –46

Large, firm, excellent color and shape, good flavor.

 

 

THIS WEEK

10G810

WPC –42

Young tree, excellent color, firmness, shape & flavor 17 brix – size must be determined on older tree – how close to Ivory Queen?

P1

Bright Princess

YPF –40

Large 56’s & 48’s in breeding grounds, firm, nice color, blocky shape, excellent peach flavor – some trees not quite ready - original is with Spring Bright.

P1

11P920

YPC –38

Clingstone peach with nice shape, color, size, flavor and firmness.

 

38P206

YPC –38 NM?

Great production and size again for the 5th straight year – good flavor and color.

 

49P170

WPC –38

Large size, large crop, good color, firm, nice flavor.

P1

8P634

YPFSA –36 LC

Large, flat, firm, nice color, flavor and crop.

 

48P628

WPF –37

GIANT size, firm, sweet, good crop, average color.

P1

33P297

YPCSA –37

Large, firm, nice flavor, good color and heavy crop – 21 brix.

P1

 

 

 

 

1P758

YPF –34

Thinned for processing this year – giant crop, good size, nice shape, a few days away.  

 

Spring Candy

YPFSA -35

Reference – nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – a few days away.

 

Diam. Candy

YPFSA –30

Reference.

 

Ice Princess

WPF –32

Preview.  27P1066

 

 

PLUMS

               

Yummy®beaut Purple Skin/Yellow Flesh –46  Very nice quality, but crop is variable – good if spiked with 26P575 – LARGE size, firm, nice color, good pack-outs.

Yummy®rosa Red-Purple Skin/Red & Yellow Flesh –36 Very heavy crop,  good size – preview a few days ahead – best success has been to pick and condition.

38P898 P/Y –42  Round shape, medium size, firm, 18 brix.

22C280 R-P Skin/OY Flesh –38 Large, good crop, firm, 16-17 brix, smooth, shiny, full color.

 

APRICOT

19P320 –45 Self-fertile, tough texture, orange skin color, bright orange flesh color, excellent 16-20 brix.            

 

                     July 4th (-17)

 

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Tuesday, July 4th, -31    Reference:  Ruby Diamond -30

 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES: 

LAST WEEK

Spring Bright

YNC –40

Reference.

 

*48P470

WNsF –40

Big crop, semi-freestone, large size, very firm, freckles, fantastic flavor, 18-20 brix – 4 days after Spring Pearl.

P1

P2

*30C917

WNC –38

Large size on very small tree, firm, nice color, shape and flavor – timing looks between Spring Pearl and Candy Pearl – 18 brix and 56’s on small tree.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

Kay Pearl

WNF –34

Reference.  0P162

 

11P1001

YNC –34

Large size, firm, good crop, nice flavor, a few freckles.

 

56P1134

WNC –33 vLC

Large size, very sweet 21 brix, good flavor, some freckles, average color.

 

13G114

WNF –32

Large size, cleaner than Kay Pearl, good flavor, firm – too close to Candy Pearl?

 

Pacific Sweet

15G225

YNCSA –32

Big crop and very nice size, clean full red color, nice shape, good firmness, good flavor with 15-17 brix.

 

Candy Pearl

WNC –28

Preview.  6P205 – good crop, excellent flavor, a few days away.

 

Red Bright

YNC –28

Preview:  Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm – a little later than normal ’06.

 

Grand Bright

YNC –24

Preview:  Big crop – a week away.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK

Bright Princess

YPF –40

Large 48’s, 42’s & 56’s in breeding grounds, firm, nice red-orange color, blocky shape, excellent peach flavor – LOOKS GREAT here – large size & crop – last pick.

P1

38P206

YPC –38 NM?

Great production and size again for the 5th straight year – good flavor and color.

 

11P920

YPC –38 

Clingstone peach with nice shape, color, size, flavor and firmness – very much like Bright Princess, but a clingstone.

P1

P2

49P170

WPC –38

Large size, large crop, good color, firm, flavor washed out this week.

 

33P297

YPCSA –37

Large, firm, nice flavor, good color and heavy crop – 21 brix.

 

*48P628

WPF –37

GIANT size (42’s), firm, sweet, good crop, average color – 15 brix – the best timing between Ivory Queen and Ice Princess.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

Spring Candy

YPFSA –35

Reference – just past with good size, shape, color and flavor.

 

49P173

WPF –34

Good crop, firm, nice color, good flavor – 15 brix – pretty close to Ice Princess.

 

1P758

YPF –34 shipping

Thinned for processing this year – giant crop, good size, nice shape, ready for shipping – must still wait for processing.

P1

Diam. Candy

YPFSA –30

Reference - nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – a few days away.

 

Ice Princess

WPF –30

Preview.  27P1066 – Very heavy crop.

 

37P3

YPF -28

Large size, big crop, nice shape this year, orange-pink color, good flavor.

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color     Reference:  Santa Rosa -35

               

Santa Rosa

R/R&Y -35

Reference.

 

Yummy®rosa

R-P/R&Y -36

Red-Purple Skin/Red & Yellow Flesh – big crop, good flavor, best success is to pick early and condition – hanging much better this year, but still must stay after.

 

*26C248

P/Y –38

Excellent flavor, 19-21 brix, good crop, firm, ok size, mild skin flavor!

P1

22C280

R-P/OY -35

Large, good crop, spongy firm, 18 brix, smooth, shiny, full color – ready this week.

P1

*23C226

P/gY –34

Excellent flavor, 20-21 brix, large size, BIG CROP, heart shape, crisp, juicy, tart skin.

P1

*23C196

P/OY –34

Excellent flavor, 20-21 brix, good size, flat shape, 2 ½”, CRISP, firm, medium crop.

P1

 

 

 

Week of July 11th  (-24)

        

 

Tuesday, July 11th, -24    Reference:  Ruby Diamond –30 Elegant Lady -18 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES: 

LAST WEEK

*48P470

WNsF –40

Big crop, semi-freestone, large size, very firm, freckles, fantastic flavor, 18-20 brix – 4 days after Spring Pearl.

 

*30C917

WNC –34

Large size, firm, nice color, shape and flavor – timing looks between Spring Pearl and Candy Pearl – 18 to 20 brix and 56’s on small tree – larger on old tree.

 

Kay Pearl

WNF –34

Reference.  0P162

 

13G114

WNF –32

Large size, cleaner than Kay Pearl, good flavor, firm – too close to Candy Pearl?

 

Pacific Sweet

15G225

YNCSA –32

Big crop and very nice size, 42’s, clean full red color, nice shape, good firmness, good flavor with 15-20 brix with very nice flavor at the top & outsides.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

29C181

YNCSA –33

Large, firm, excellent flavor and color – with Pacific Sweet.

 

9P662

YNC –32

Giant size, firm, excellent color, some freckling – better fit between Spring Bright and Grand Bright?

 

26P994

YNCSA –29

Very large size, good flavor, clean, but with Pacific Sweet, more or less.

 

*Candy Pearl

WNC –28

Good crop, excellent flavor, 17 to 20 brix, continues to grow on the tree, much larger this week, 48’s – 56’s – some 42’s, full red color, light freckling this season, very firm – EXCELLENT.

P1

P2

Red Bright

YNC –28

Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm, good flavor, a little later than normal ’06.

P1

Grand Bright

YNC –22

Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, skim today.

 

15G222

WNC –12

Preview – crop on young tree is very nice.

 

 

PEACHES: 

LAST WEEK

Bright Princess

YPF –40

Large 48’s, 42’s & 56’s in breeding grounds, firm, nice red-orange color, blocky shape, excellent peach flavor – LOOKS GREAT here – large size & crop – last pick.

 

11P920

YPC –38 

Clingstone peach with nice shape, color, size, flavor and firmness – very much like Bright Princess, but a clingstone.

 

*48P628

WPF –37

GIANT size (42’s), firm, sweet, good crop, average color – 15 brix – the best timing between Ivory Queen and Ice Princess.

 

1P758

YPF –34 shipping

Thinned for processing – giant crop, tremendous size (mostly 42’s & 48’s), nice shape, just past for processing – minimal split pits - fractured stones rare.

P1

Diam. Candy

YPFSA –30

Nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – plenty of 42’s.

P1

Ice Princess

WPF –30

Preview.  27P1066 – Very heavy crop.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

7G315

YPFSA –32

Giant size, excellent crop, good flavor – too close to Diamond Candy.

 

37P3

YPF -28

Large size, big crop, nice shape this year, orange-pink color, good flavor.

 

11G595

WPF –28

GIANT on small tree, big crop, ok firm, good flavor, ok color.

 

48P1272

WPF –23

Large size, firm, sweet, nice shape, good color – between Ice & Snow Princesses?

 

34P249

WPC –25

Small tree, large fruit, clingstone, firm, 20 brix.

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color     Reference:  Santa Rosa -35

               

Yummy®rosa

R-P/R&Y -36

Red-Purple Skin/Red & Yellow Flesh – big crop, good flavor, best success is to pick early and condition – hanging much better this year, but still must stay after.

 

*26C248

P/Y –38

Excellent flavor, 19-21 brix, good crop, firm, ok size, mild skin flavor! Last Week.

P1

*23C226

P/gY –34

Excellent flavor, 21-23 brix, large, BIG CROP, heart shape, crisp, juicy, tart skin.

P1

*23C196

P/OY –34

Excellent flavor, 20-21 brix, good size, flat shape, 2 ½”, CRISP, firm, medium crop.

 

23C918

B/gY –30

OK crop, giant size, 2 5/8”, good color, 15-17 brix.

 

23C277

B/OY –29

Flat and round, heavy crop, medium size, mild skin, excellent flavor, 2 3/8”.

 

23C73

dP-B/yG –29

Excellent crop, giant but variable size, firm, 17 brix, OK flavor – with Black Amber.

P1

23C57

R-P/Yg –29

GIANT, 2 5/8”, round, slightly flat, good crop, firm, juicy, firm, some tartness.

 

Yummy®giant

R/Y –15

Preview.

 

August Yummy®

R-P/Y –8 +15

Preview.

 

 

 

 

 

Week of July 18th  (-17)

        

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, July 18th, -17    Reference:  Elegant Lady –18 Summer Bright -12 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES: 

LAST WEEK

26P994

YNCSA –29

Very large size, good flavor, clean, but with Pacific Sweet, more or less.

 

*Candy Pearl

WNC –28

Good crop, excellent flavor, 17 to 20 brix, continues to grow on the tree, large with 48’s – 56’s – some 42’s, full red color, light freckling this season, very firm – EXCELLENT.

 

 

Red Bright

YNC –28

Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm, good flavor, a little later than normal ’06.

P1

Grand Bright

YNC –22

Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, 2nd pick now.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

0P984

WNC –24

Large, firm, excellent color, good flavor.

 

29C13

WNC –22

Large, very firm, 17 brix, clean, good crop.

 

Summer Bright

YNC –12

Reference.

 

15G222

WNC –12

Preview – crop on young tree is very nice.

 

 

 PEACHES: 

LAST WEEK

7G315

YPFSA –32

Giant size, excellent crop, good flavor – close to Diamond Candy – last look.

 

Diam. Candy

YPFSA –30

Nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – plenty of 42’s – last look.

 

48P1272

WPF –23

Large size, sweet, nice shape, good color – softens too quickly?

 

 

THIS WEEK

33P439

WPF –23

Big crop, small tree, firm, ok flavor, size is ok for crop.

 

29C436

WPF –19

Big crop, nice size - 42’s, red to pink color, good flavor, 17 brix, balanced flavor.

P1

6P1016

YPFSA –18

Big crop, firm, round, average color.

 

Candy Princess

YPFSA –13

Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, about a week away.

 

 

 PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color     Reference:  Black Amber -25               

23C57

P/yG –25

GIANT, 2 5/8”, round, slightly flat, good crop, firm, juicy, firm, some tartness – with Black Amber.

 

27P210

B/gY –25

Large, heavy crop, 19 brix.

 

22C302

P/yG –23

Large, juicy, good flavor, 20 brix, crop?

 

22C505

B/gY –20

Large with big crop, round and flat, firm, 17 brix, slightly dry toward center.

 

22C210

B/yG –20

Large, very firm, sweet, crisp, 18 brix.

 

23C73

dP-B/gY –20

Excellent crop, giant but variable size, firm, 17 brix, better flavor this week.

P1

 

 

 

 

Yummy®giant

R/Y –15

Large, good flavor, 19 brix, variable crop this year with early bloom in rainy weather.

 

 

 

 

Week of July 25th  (-10)

        

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333 

 

Tuesday, July 25th, -10    Reference:  Summer Bright –12  Bright Pearl –12  

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

*Candy Pearl

WNC –28

Good crop, excellent flavor, 17 to 20 brix, continues to grow on the tree, large with 48’s – 56’s – some 42’s, full red color, light freckling this season, very firm – EXCELLENT – LAST LOOK.

 

 

Red Bright

YNC –28

Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm, strong flavor, a little later than normal this year – finished strong – LAST LOOK.

 

Grand Bright

YNC –22

Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, FINISHED.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

Western Sweet

42P738

YNFSA –15

Giant size, firm, sweet, crisp, freestone – only average color.

P1

Summer Bright

YNC –12

Reference – early this year, but very nice quality.

 

Bright Pearl

WNC –12

Reference.

 

***15G222

WNC –12

Very large, 42’s & 48’s on small tree, very good crop, excellent color, great firmness and a sweet 18-20 brix for flavor – ready on nemaguard – few days away on original root.  BRIGHT PEARL REPLACEMENT.

P1

P2

P3

35P196

WNC –15

Balanced acid-sugar flavor, good crop, firm, ok color, medium size.

 

July Bright

35P300

YNC –4

Preveiw – very nice quality, but should be just after Summer Bright and yet is about with Summer Fire.

 

 

PEACHES: 

LAST WEEK 

29C436

WPF –19

Big crop, nice size - 42’s, red to PINK color, good flavor, 17 brix, balanced flavor – STILL FIRM.

P1

34P444

WPF – 16

Big crop, small tree, firm, ok flavor, size is ok for crop.

 

 

 THIS WEEK

15G1238

YPCSA –15

Clingstone with great color, firmness, flavor – only average size.

 

Candy Princess

YPFSA –13

Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, excellent size, firmness, color and flavor.

P1

48P364

WPF –15

Firm, nice flavor, good crop and shape, ok size.

 

Snow Princess

WPF –3

Preview.

 

 

  

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color     Reference:  Black Amber -25               

22C505

B/gY –20

Large with big crop, round and flat, firm, 17 brix, slightly dry toward center.

 

*22C198

d.P/Y –22

Firm, large crop and size, mild skin, slight heart shape, very sweet 18 brix.

P1

22C210

B/yG –20

Large, very firm, sweet, crisp, 18 brix – crop?

 

38P609

d.R/Y –14

Very heavy crop, excellent flavor, round, firm, juicy, 22 brix.

 

27P954

B/Y –10

Giant size on baby tree, firm, crisp, ok flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

Yummy®giant

R/Y –15

Large, good flavor, 19 brix, variable crop this year with early bloom in rainy weather.

 

 

 

 

Week of August 1st  (-3)

        

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

Grand Bright

YNC –22

Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, FINISHED.

 

Western Sweet

42P738

YNFSA –15

Giant size, firm, sweet, crisp, freestone, average color, good cavity, heat tolerant – finished, but still very firm.

P1

Bright Pearl

WNC –12

Reference.

 

*15G222

WNC –12

Very large, 42’s & 48’s on small tree, very good crop, excellent color, great firmness and a sweet 18-20 brix for flavor.  BRIGHT PEARL REPLACEMENT.

 

50P1108

WNC –10

Excellent balanced flavor, round and flat in shape, full color, sweet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

47P153

YNFSA -11

Excellent color, clean, medium size on baby tree, good flavor and cavity.

P1

7P204

YNFSA –9

Excellent color, clean, medium size on baby tree, good flavor and cavity.

 

July Bright

35P300

YNC –4

Late this year, should be just after Summer Bright, but is closer to Summer Fire.  Good crop and color, but for the first time we are observing corking on this variety from the heat wave.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK 

29C436

WPF –19

Big crop, nice size - 42’s, red to PINK color, good flavor, 17 brix, balanced flavor – STILL FIRM.

 

34P444

WPF – 16

Big crop, small tree, firm, ok flavor, size is ok for crop.

 

Candy Princess

YPFSA –13

Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, excellent size, firmness, color and flavor.

 

 

 THIS WEEK 

48P364

WPF –15

Firm, nice flavor, good crop and shape, ok size.

P1

15G1220

WPF –12

Large, firm, nice cavity, average color, pretty clean, sweet flavor – 20+ BRIX.

 

20P1156

YPF –8

Large, firm, good flavor, some bleeding when ripe, pretty clean for this season, good color.

 

29P564

YPFSA –5

Giant size, orange color, firm, clean, ok flavor, pretty clean.

 

Snow Princess

WPF +0

Preview.

P1

  

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

               

38P49

B/Y –5

21 brix, good crop even after very heavy budcutting, firm, crisp, sweet, juicy, large:  2 3/8” to 2 5/8”.

P1

27P954

B/Y –3

Giant size on baby tree, firm, crisp, ok flavor.

P1

 

 

 

 

August Yummy®

R/Y +8

Preview:  Giant size, but not coloring from heat.

 

 

Week of August 8th  (+4)

Tuesday, Aug 8th, +4    Reference:  Summer Fire –4  Snow Princess +0  

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

LAST WEEK

Western Sweet

42P738

YNFSA –15

Giant size, firm, sweet, crisp, freestone, average color - orange, good cavity, heat tolerant – finished, but still very firm!

 

July Bright

35P300

YNC –4

Late this year, should be just after Summer Bright, but is closer to Summer Fire.  Good crop and color, but for the first time we are observing corking on this variety from the heat wave.

 

 

THIS WEEK 

Summer Fire

YNC –4

Reference.

 

58P270

WNF -1

Very good size on baby tree, firm, nice color, 20 brix, clean, very tight freestone.

P1

Western Pride

39P188

YNF +0

Giant size, firm, freestone – view for Washington growers.

 

21P170

YNCSA +0

Very firm, pretty clean, nice shape, color and crop – very sweet.

 

Giant Pearl

WNC +10

Preview – Giant size.

 

August Bright

YNC +12

Preview – very clean and heat tolerant – very cork resistant.

 

35P63

WNC +15?

Preview.

 

 

49P Comparisons:  Western Sweet, Bright Pearl, Summer Fire, Fire Pearl, Fire Sweet, Royal Bright, Giant Pearl, August Bright, August Fire, 35P63.

28P Comparisons:  Giant Pearl, August Bright, 35P63, August Fire, 6M900.

 

 

PEACHES:

LAST WEEK 

Candy Princess

YPFSA –13

Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, excellent size, firmness, color and flavor.

 

20P1156

YPF –8

Large, firm, good flavor, some bleeding when ripe, pretty clean for this season, good color – last look.

 

29P564

YPFSA –5

Giant size, orange color, firm, clean, ok flavor, pretty clean

 

 

 

THIS WEEK 

Snow Princess

WPF +0

Excellent quality – firm, round, good color, nice flavor, very clean and heat tolerant.

P1

P2

Snow Duchess

48P579

WPF +10

Preview.

 

 

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

         

7M512

R/Y –1

Large, ok crop, firm, good flavor, 20 brix – mild like a late Yummy®giant.

P1

37P988

B/Y +0

Firm, sweet, 20 brix, better size on nemagard.

 

20C718

B/OY +3

Round, flat, large, firm, sweet, ok crop, 21 brix.

P1

27C236

R/Y +3

Giant, 20 brix, firm – crop?

P1

7M540

B/W +8

GIANT, clean, firm, juicy, 20 brix, good crop – still could wait a little longer for even better flavor?

P1

August Yummy®

R/Y +8

Preview:  Giant size, almost ready, didn’t like the heat wave.

 

 

 

        

Week of August 15th  (+11)

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, Aug 15th, +11    Reference:  August Bright +12  

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

July Bright

35P300

YNC –4

Late this year, should be just after Summer Bright, but is closer to Summer Fire.  Good crop and color, but some corking for the 1st time – last look – still firm.

 

58P270

WNF -1

Very good size on baby tree, firm, average color, 20 brix, clean, very tight freestone – clean.

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

21P170

YNCSA +5

Very firm, pretty clean, nice shape, color and crop – very sweet.

 

17G30

YNCSA +9

Good crop, nice size, 20 brix, firm, only average color – prequel to 6M900.

 

Giant Pearl

WNC +10

Giant size, excellent flavor 18-20 brix, firm, average color, somewhat cork resistant.

P1

P2

August Bright

YNC +12

Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – some split pits & medium crop.

P1

P2

35P63

WNC +15?

Preview.

 

28P Comparisons:  Giant Pearl, August Bright, 35P63, August Fire, 6M900.

 

New varieties with minimal corking – very young trees – available to test to commercial conditions.

54P589

YNC +1

Medium size, firm, clean, good color, peach flavor.

 

46P692

YNC +2

Excellent color, shape, flavor – average firmness.

 

54P1039

YNC +4

Good color, medium size, average firmness, peach flavor.

 

54P1042

YNC +5

Good size, nice color, firm, peach flavor.

 

54P282

YNC +6

Excellent color, medium size, firm.

 

54P1247

YNCSA +6

Large size, firm, good color, balanced sub-acid & peach flavor.

 

54P1043

YNC +7

Good size, firm, peach flavor.

 

54P1095

WNF +8

Large size, firm, balanced flavor, good color.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK

Snow Princess

WPF +0

Excellent quality – firm, round, good color, nice flavor, very clean and heat tolerant.

 

 

THIS WEEK

54P489

WPC +1

Very firm, size ok, good color, clean, sweet.

 

8P748

WPF +8

Very large, firm, sweet, good color, but green cast, 20 brix.

 

Snow Duchess

48P579

WPF +10

Large, firm, 18 brix, medium color, some clefts on suture, sweet with skin tartness.

 

13P1015

WPC +10

Clingstone, large, firm, sweet 16 brix, good crop, nice shape, full pink color.

 

10M230

YPCSA +10

Big crop, good size, very firm, clean, 16 brix.

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

               

7M512

R/Y –1

Large, ok crop, firm, good flavor, 20 brix – mild like a late Yummy®giant – some shoulder splits on suture.

 

*20C718

B/OY +3

Round, flat, large, firm, sweet, ok crop, 22 brix.

P1

*25C879

R/Y +5

Big crop, large, excellent 22 brix, egg shaped, firm, juicy.

 

*38P48

P/Y +7

Good crop, medium size, full color, firm, 20 brix.

 

7M540

B/W +8

GIANT, clean, firm, juicy, 18 brix – suffered severe HEAT DAMAGE.

P1

August Yummy®

R/Y +8

Giant size, sweet, big crop, didn’t hold in the heat wave.

 

3C928

P/Y +15

Very large, 20 brix, firm, good flavor, crop? Picked too early – sorry.

 

16G156

B/lY +8

GIANT, 19 brix, freestone, spongy firm, crop?

 

**21C330

RED YUMMY®

R/Y +17

18 brix now

Excellent size, firm, nice crop, good shape, color looks very nice – an Early Sept.Y

Pollinators:  Aug.Y, Yrosa, 26P575, Sept.Y

P1

 

 

Week of August 22nd  (+18)

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, Aug 22nd, +18    Reference:  August Fire +18

 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

Giant Pearl

WNC +10

Giant size, excellent flavor 18-20 brix, firm, average color, somewhat cork resistant.

P1

P2

August Bright

YNC +12

Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – some split pits & medium crop.

 

6M900

YNCSA +15

Excellent sub-acid flavor, firm, average color, eglandular, pretty clean – our best this week.

P1

 

THIS WEEK

16P729

WNC +12

Large size, firm, good flavor, pretty clean, too close to Giant Pearl.

 

35P63

WNC +17

Large size, firm, nice color, some corking.

 

August Fire

YNC +18

Nice color, firm, good flavor, large.

 

0P608

WNC +22

Preview – check for cork.

 

28P Comparisons:  Giant Pearl, August Bright, 35P63, August Fire, 6M900, August Red, September Bright

 

New varieties with minimal corking – very young trees – available to test to commercial conditions.

54P1042

YNC +6

Good size, nice color, firm, peach flavor.

2nd

54P282

YNC +6

Excellent color, medium size, firm – little sharp tip on a few.

2nd

54P1095

WNF +8

Large size, firm, balanced flavor, good color.

 

54P1036

YNCSA +9

Firm, good color, excellent flavor.

 

54P1080

WNF +10

Good size, medium color, firm, good flavor.

 

54P1043

YNC +12

Good size, firm, peach flavor.

2nd

54P380

YNC +12

Perfect shape, excellent color, firm, excellent flavor.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK

10M230

YPCSA +10

Big crop, good size, very firm, clean, 16 brix.

 

 

THIS WEEK

26P1180

WPC +17

Good size, firm, ok flavor, medium color.

 

48P664

WPF +17

Large, firm, ok flavor, good crop, average color.

 

7P188

WPF +17

Large, size, heavy crop, ok flavor, average color.

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

               

25C879

R/Y +10

Big crop, large, excellent 22 brix, egg shaped, firm, juicy.

P1

38P48

P/Y +7

Good crop, medium size, full color, firm, 20 brix.

P1

**21C330

RED YUMMY®

R/Y +17

Excellent size, firm, nice crop, good shape, color looks very nice, 20 to 22 brix – an Early Sept.Y – Heavy crop on baby tree.

Pollinators:  Aug.Y, Yrosa, 26P575, Sept.Y

P1

P2

*16G198

B/Y +20

Large, good crop, ok flavor with 17 brix, before Angeleno, firm.

 

16G274

B/Y +30

Preview – with Angeleno.

 

 

 

 

Week of August 29th  (+25)

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, Aug 29th, +25    Reference:  August Fire +20

 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

August Bright

YNC +12

Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – still firm and solid.

 

16P729

WNC +15

Large size, firm, good flavor, too close to Giant Pearl, pretty cork resistant.

 

35P63

WNC +17

Large size, firm, nice color, some corking.

 

 

THIS WEEK

9P94

YNC +18

Nice color, firm, good flavor, clean.

 

August Fire

YNC +20

Nice color, firm, good flavor, GIANT SIZE – excellent.

P1

 

 

 

 

September Bright

YNC +30

Preview – nice crop, color, size and flavor.

P1

9P89

YNC +40

Preview – nice crop on original tree – later than September Bright.

 

28P Comparisons:  August Bright, 35P63, August Fire, 6M900, August Red, September Bright

 

New varieties with minimal corking – very young trees – available to test to commercial conditions.

54P1042

YNC +6

Good size, nice color, firm, peach flavor.

3rd

54P1095

WNF +8

Large size, firm, balanced flavor, good color.

2nd

54P1080

WNF +10

Good size, medium color, firm, good flavor.

2nd

54P380

YNC +12

Perfect shape, excellent color, firm, excellent flavor.

2nd

*54P1043

YNC +12

Good size, firm, peach flavor – still firm and clean – OUTSTANDING!

3rd

NEW THIS WEEK

 

 

 

*54P304

YNC +19

Large, excellent color, very good flavor, clean.

 

*54P867

YNC +19

Large, good color, great flavor, clean.

 

54P1059

WNC +19

Good color, size, and flavor – clean.

 

54P855

YNC +28

Big crop, large, good flavor, clean – see again next week.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK

7P188

WPF +17

Large, size, heavy crop, ok flavor, average color.

 

26P1180

WPC +22

Clingstone with good size, firm, medium color – better flavor this week.

 

 

THIS WEEK

48P657

YPFSA +18

GIANT, firm, below average color, flavor varies from good to excellent, a little corking.

 

14P86

WPF +20

GIANT, average firmness, excellent flavor, color?

 

48P664

WPF +24

Large, firm, ok flavor, good crop, average color.

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

               

**21C330

REDYUMMY®

R/Y +17

Excellent size, firm, nice crop, good shape, color looks very nice, 20 to 22 brix – an Early Sept.Y – only 1 dropped fruit & 1 slight suture tear – excellent quality.

Pollinators:  Aug.Y, Yrosa, 26P575, Sept.Y

P1

 

2C136

P/Y +18

Giant, good crop, mild flavor, 18 brix with some tartness.

T

16G299

B/Y +20

Heavy crop, large, firm, good flavor, 20 brix.

 

16G198

B/Y +20

Large, good crop, ok flavor with 17 brix, before Angeleno, firm.

 

**2C753

B/Y +20

Heavy crop, large size, baby tree, EXCELLENT FLAVOR, 20 brix, MILD SKIN!

P1

0C902

B/OY +21

OK crop, medium to large size, excellent flavor, 20 brix with some tartness.

T

25C60

R/W +23

Very heavy crop, large, good flavor, 18 brix, semi-freestone, almost white flesh.

T

16G274

B/Y +30

Good crop, firmness, color, size, flavor - with Angeleno? Stores well on tree.

 

 

 

 

Week of September 5th  (+32)

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, Sept 5th, +32    Reference:  September Bright +30

 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

August Bright

YNC +12

Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – still firm and solid.

 

16P729

WNC +17

Large size, firm, good flavor, close to Giant Pearl but later, pretty cork resistant.

 

35P63

WNC +17

Large size, firm, nice color, some corking.

 

August Fire

YNC +20

Nice color, firm, good flavor, GIANT SIZE – excellent – still firm.

 

 

THIS WEEK

47P650

WNC +25

Sweet, firm, pretty clean, average color.

 

7G1239

WNC +28

Nice size, color, firmness and balance flavor – some stem push or brown rot?

 

47P672

YNCSA +30

Good crop, medium size, sweet, average color.

 

September Bright

YNC +30

Preview – nice crop, color, size and flavor.

P1

P2

9P97

YNC +30

Very nice color, firmness, crop.

 

9P89

YNC +37

Preview – nice crop on original tree – later than September Bright.

 

 

 

 

 

50P12xx Comps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5P56

YNC +40

Preview – large with good crop.

 

37P398

WNC +40

Preview – excellent crop, size, flavor – only needs color.

 

 

New varieties with minimal corking – very young trees – available to test to commercial conditions.

LAST WEEK

 

 

 

*54P1043

YNC +12

Good size, firm, peach flavor – still firm and clean – OUTSTANDING!

 

*54P304

YNC +19

Large, excellent color, very good flavor, clean.

 

NEW THIS WEEK

 

 

 

54P855

YNC +28

Big crop, large, good flavor, clean – good again this week.

 

54P448

YNC +32

Large, firm, good color, good shape, some stem push.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

LAST WEEK

48P664

WPF +24

Large, firm, ok flavor, good crop, average color.

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

 

 

 

12G680

YPCSA +25

Large, good crop, ok firmness and flavor, color is only average.

 

15G304

WPC +30

Large, firm, sweet, clingstone, just ok color.

 

Late Comps.

 

 

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

               

**21C330

REDYUMMY®

R/Y +24

Excellent size, firm, nice crop, good shape, color looks very nice, 20 to 22 brix – an Early Sept.Y – only 1 dropped fruit & 2 slight suture tears – excellent quality.

Pollinators:  Aug.Y, Yrosa, 26P575, Sept.Y

P1

P2

 

**2C753

B/Y +20 +25

Heavy crop, good size on last week’s sample, baby tree, EXCELLENT FLAVOR, 20 brix, MILD SKIN!  2ND

 

*25C60

R/W +23

Very heavy crop, large, good flavor, 21 brix this week, semi-freestone – 2nd

P1

24C884

R/Y +30

Giant size, firm, 20 brix, excellent color – light crop – shoulder splits.

 

24C819

R/Y +37

Heavy crop, large, firm, 18 brix now, light red color – shoulder too weak.

 

*16G274

B/Y +30

Good crop, firmness, color, size, flavor - with Angeleno? Stores well on tree.

P1

Angeleno

B/gY +30

Reference – DRY.

 

Sept. Yummy®

R/Y +45

Preview – 2 weeks away, maybe more.

 

 

 

 

Week of September 12th  (+39)

 

BRADFORD FARMS 2006 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com – bfnect@aol.com – bfnect@yahoo.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

 

Tuesday, Sept 12th, +39    Reference:  September Bright +30

 

Key:  NM = Non-melting     (vLC LC mLC) = Low Chill (250 350 450) estimated hours       T = Table Sample

 

NECTARINES:

 

LAST WEEK

August Fire

YNC +20

Nice color, firm, good flavor, GIANT SIZE – excellent – still firm.

 

September Bright

YNC +30

Preview – nice crop, color, size and flavor.

 

54P855

YNC +28

Big crop, large, good flavor, clean – good again this week.

 

54P448

YNC +32

Large, firm, good color, good shape, some stem push.

 

9P97

YNC +30

Very nice color, firmness, crop – with September Bright.

 

 

 

 

 

 

READY THIS WEEK

55P387

WNC +32

Large, light crop on baby tree, clean, nice color, BALANCE FLAVOR.

 

55P278

WNC +34

Medium size, nice flavor, good color, clean, good crop, baby tree.

 

9P89

YNC +37

Ready now, nice crop, medium size, good color, firm, about 1 week later than September Bright.

P1

P2

10G1122

WNF +40

Good size, firm, ok color, medium flavor, good cavity.

 

16G1184

YNC +42

Nice size, color, firmness – watch for the next 10 days.

 

5P56

YNC +45

Preview – large with good crop – pretty good color coming in about a week – promising..

 

Late Bright

12G399

YNC +45

Large, firm, good crop, needs a little more color.

 

37P398

WNC +45

Preview – excellent crop, size, flavor, 18-20 brix – only needs color – can wait for white background, not green.

 

 

PEACHES:

 

THIS WEEK

54P1089

WPF +32

Good size, young tree, clean, small stone, tight cavity, but check browning?

 

26P1099

WPC +35

Clean, young graft, ok size, good color, sweet, good crop.

 

 

PLUMS     Key:  Skin Color/Flesh Color    

               

**21C330

REDYUMMY®

R/Y +24

Excellent size, firm, nice crop, good shape, color looks very nice, 20 to 22 brix – an Early Sept.Y – only 1 dropped fruit & 2 slight suture tears – excellent quality.

Pollinators:  Aug.Y, Yrosa, 26P575, Sept.Y         STILL FIRM!

P1

 

 

 

 

 

*25C60

R/W +23

Very heavy crop, large, good flavor, 21 brix this week, semi-freestone – 2nd

 

*16G274

B/Y +30

Good crop, firmness, color, size, flavor - with Angeleno? Stores well on tree.

P1

Angeleno

B/gY +30

Reference – DRY.

 

35P244

R/Y +32

Good size, firm, sweet, 21 brix, good crop on baby tree.

 

0C906

P/Y +38

Good size for baby tree, excellent flavor, 21-23 brix.

 

Sept. Yummy®

R/Y +50

Preview – 1 to 2 weeks away – excellent quality on original tree.

P1

P2