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
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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? |
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Mayfire |
YN –82 |
Reference. |
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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. |
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VERY NEW – BABY TREES – TEST FOR SIZE IN COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS & EARLY DISTRICTS
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1P3 |
YN –89 vLC |
Very early nectarine with excellent color and shape – firm? |
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0P350 |
YP –89 vLC |
Firm, good color, nice shape – test for size. |
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0P356 |
YN –89 v LC |
Past ripe, indented suture, good color, pulls apart at apex. |
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6M146 |
WP –81 |
Nice shape, color, acid with some sugar, firmness? – test for size. |
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31C906 |
WP –80 |
Nice shape, good color, very firm, light acid flavor – test for size – see next week. |
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PREVIEW
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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. |
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8G372 |
YP –72 NM |
Good crop – excellent last year. |
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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
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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? |
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Mayfire |
YN -82 |
Reference. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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11G132 |
YP –78 NM |
Round shape, smooth ok color, 70’s with some 64’s at top. |
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VERY NEW – BABY TREES – TEST FOR SIZE IN COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS & EARLY DISTRICTS
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0P356 |
YN –89 v LC |
Past ripe, indented suture, good color, pulls apart at apex – still pretty firm this week – test. |
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0P836 |
WN –80 |
Acid flavor, but good, firm. |
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PREVIEW
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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. |
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8G372 |
YP –72 NM |
Good crop – excellent last year. |
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6M86 |
YN -72 LC NM? |
Looks very good now – see next week. |
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May Pearl I 30P484 |
WNC –72 |
Early white nectarine – about 1 week away. |
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Rose Bright |
YNC -63 |
Preview – reference. |
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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
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13P396 |
YN –82 LC |
Still firm, but ripened with May Fire, very good flavor, flat low-chill type shape, need to test for size. |
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*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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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*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. |
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*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. |
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31C574 Table |
YN –72 vLC |
Flat shape, dark red color, firm, good flavor, eglandular. |
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May Pearl I 30P484 |
WNC –74
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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. |
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5P131 |
WP –72 VLC |
70’s on small graft, sweet sub-acid flavor, firm, just ok color, excellent shape. |
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20P1184 |
YP –71 VLC |
The best flavor – like Bright Princess – firm, good shape, a few large, crop damage from frost? |
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*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. |
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PREVIEW
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Rose Bright |
YNC -63 |
Preview – reference. |
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Ivory Duchess 29C17 |
WP -60 |
Preview. |
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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
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*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. |
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*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. |
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May Pearl I 30P484 |
WNC –74
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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. |
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*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. |
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29C481 |
WPC –72 |
Past ripe, but pretty nice still – good color, shape, flavor, size – some split pits ’06 |
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30P1010 |
WNC –69 |
Weak tree, but very firm, sweet flavor with a little acid, nice size for small tree. |
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0P961 |
YPC –68 LC |
Very large, dark red, flat shape, good flavor, medium firmness – sequel to 12G641. |
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28C543 |
YNC –68 |
Large, firm, clean, good flavor, good crop. |
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28C48 |
WNC –68 |
Large, firm, nice color & shape, 64’s, a few split pits, a nice balanced flavor. |
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May Pearl II 29C113 |
WNC –66 |
Excellent color, smooth, firm, good flavor, 16 brix, size? 64’s on top, small inside. |
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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. |
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17G487 |
YPCSA –66 LC |
Large for small tree, firm, very sweet, dark red color, low chill. |
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12G19 |
YNC –66 |
Large, red, firm, average flavor. |
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8G454 |
YPC –66 NM |
Big crop, good size, good flavor, firm, excellent shape, some very large fruit. |
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31C300 |
WNC –65 acid |
Tasty acid flavor with sugar, large, firm, excellent color. |
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28C151 |
YNC –65 VLC |
Firm, round, nice shape, some freckles, large at tree top. |
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56P822 |
YNCSA –65 LC |
Excellent flavor, firm, nice shape, average color. |
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11G178 |
YPC –64 NM? |
LARGE, flat, excellent shape, good crop, firm, dark color toward apex. |
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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. |
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Ivory Duchess 29C17 |
WP –60 MLC |
Almost ready, 56’s in the breeding grounds, firm, good color, nice 14-17 brix, good crop. |
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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
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28C48 |
WNC –68 |
Large, firm, nice color & shape, 64’s, a few split pits, a nice balanced flavor. |
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May Pearl II 29C113 |
WNC –66 |
Excellent color, smooth, firm, good flavor, 16 brix, size? 64’s on top, small inside. |
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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. |
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8G454 |
YPC –66 NM |
Big crop, good size, good flavor, firm, excellent shape, some very large fruit. |
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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. |
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0P948 |
YPC –63 LC |
Viewed sister last week – very large size, ok firmness, good color, good flavor. |
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9G444 |
YPCSA –62 LC |
Very large on small tree, firm, nice shape and color, medium flavor. |
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11G178 |
YPC –64 NM |
LARGE, flat, excellent shape, good crop on this tree, firm, dark color, okay flavor. |
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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. |
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Kay Sweet |
YNCSA -60 |
Reference – nice size and color with pleasant flavor. |
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29C31 |
WPC –58 |
Nice crop, shape, color, firmness and good flavor – a few days after Ivory Duchess. |
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7G1 |
WNC –58 |
Nice size, flavor and crop, but lots of freckles and only medium firmness. |
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13G305 |
WNC –58 |
Large, good flavor with 16 brix, firm, nice color with a little freckling, BEST TODAY. |
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48P179 |
WNC –58 |
Big crop, excellent clean color, oblong shape, medium size, flavor is variable. |
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8P666 |
YPC –58 mLC |
Large, indented suture, excellent smooth color, excellent flavor, average firm. |
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12G1144 |
YNC -58 |
GIANT size, good crop, firm, good color, flavor has been ? Not bad on 2nd tree. |
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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. |
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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? |
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Diamond Pearl |
WNC –52 |
LARGE, excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop only this year – preview. |
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June Sweet |
YNCSA –46 |
Preview – very nice. |
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Spring Pearl |
WNC –42 |
Preview. |
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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
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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. |
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Kay Sweet |
YNCSA –60 |
Reference – nice size and color with pleasant flavor. |
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13G305 |
WNC –58 |
Large, good flavor with 16 brix, firm, nice color with a little freckling, BEST LAST WEEK. |
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8G462 |
YPC –56 NM |
Excellent quality non-melting peach – nice crop, size, firmness, color, shape, flavor – should have seen last week. |
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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. |
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31C259 |
YPC –54 |
Large, firm, nice shape, medium color, good flavor. |
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Diamond Brt. |
YNC –52 |
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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. |
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Diamond Pearl |
WNC –52 |
LARGE, excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop only this year – just finished. |
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Ivory Princess |
WPC –52 |
Large, firm, good color, good flavor, excellent shape, not a heavy crop this year. |
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6G71 |
YPC –52 |
Firm, nice size on small weak tree, excellent flavor, good color, 56’s. |
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28C507 |
WNC –50 |
Very large, firm, smooth red color, excellent flavor – too close to Diam. Prl. |
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8P1228 |
YPC –48 |
Large, nice shape, good color, firm, good flavor. |
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Ivory Queen |
WNC –46 |
Large, firm, excellent color and shape, good flavor. |
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June Sweet |
YNCSA –48 |
Very clean, smooth, shiny red color, firm, nice size, heavy crop, good flavor. |
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48P1157 |
WPC –44 |
Very nice shape, color, firmness and flavor. |
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Spring Pearl |
WNC –42 |
Heavy crop, round & flat shape, nice color, firm, crisp, good flavor. |
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Bright Princess |
YPF –42 |
Preview. |
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Spring Bright |
YNC –40 |
Reference. |
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1P758 |
YPF –40 |
Preview. |
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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:
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Diamond Pearl |
WNC –52 |
LARGE, excellent flavor, very firm, medium crop only this year. |
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June Sweet |
YNCSA –48 |
Very clean, smooth, shiny red color, firm, nice size, heavy crop, good flavor – last look. |
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Spring Pearl |
WNC –42 |
Heavy crop, round & flat shape, nice color, firm, crisp, good flavor. |
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Spring Bright |
YNC –40 |
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*48P470 |
WNC –42 |
Big crop, large size, freckles, fantastic flavor, 18 brix. |
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*30C917 |
WNC –38 |
Large size on very small tree, firm, nice color, shape and flavor – timing looks between Spring Pearl and Candy Pearl. |
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13G114 |
WNC –34 |
Large size, cleaner than Kay Pearl, good flavor, firm – too close to Candy Pearl? |
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Kay Pearl |
WNF –34 |
Preview. 0P162 |
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Candy Pearl |
WNC –30 |
Preview. 6P205 |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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8G462 |
YPC –56 NM |
Excellent quality non-melting peach – nice crop, size, firmness, color, shape, flavor – still impressive. |
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Ivory Princess |
WPC –52 |
Large, firm, good color, good flavor, excellent shape, not a heavy crop this year. |
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Ivory Queen |
WPC –46 |
Large, firm, excellent color and shape, good flavor. |
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10G810 |
WPC –42 |
Young tree, excellent color, firmness, shape & flavor 17 brix – size must be determined on older tree – how close to Ivory Queen? |
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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. |
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11P920 |
YPC –38 |
Clingstone peach with nice shape, color, size, flavor and firmness. |
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38P206 |
YPC –38 NM? |
Great production and size again for the 5th straight year – good flavor and color. |
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49P170 |
WPC –38 |
Large size, large crop, good color, firm, nice flavor. |
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8P634 |
YPFSA –36 LC |
Large, flat, firm, nice color, flavor and crop. |
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48P628 |
WPF –37 |
GIANT size, firm, sweet, good crop, average color. |
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33P297 |
YPCSA –37 |
Large, firm, nice flavor, good color and heavy crop – 21 brix. |
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1P758 |
YPF –34 |
Thinned for processing this year – giant crop, good size, nice shape, a few days away. |
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Spring Candy |
YPFSA -35 |
Reference – nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – a few days away. |
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Diam. Candy |
YPFSA –30 |
Reference. |
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Ice Princess |
WPF –32 |
Preview. 27P1066 |
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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
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Spring Bright |
YNC –40 |
Reference. |
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*48P470 |
WNsF –40 |
Big crop, semi-freestone, large size, very firm, freckles, fantastic flavor, 18-20 brix – 4 days after Spring Pearl. |
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*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
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Kay Pearl |
WNF –34 |
Reference. 0P162 |
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11P1001 |
YNC –34 |
Large size, firm, good crop, nice flavor, a few freckles. |
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56P1134 |
WNC –33 vLC |
Large size, very sweet 21 brix, good flavor, some freckles, average color. |
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13G114 |
WNF –32 |
Large size, cleaner than Kay Pearl, good flavor, firm – too close to Candy Pearl? |
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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. |
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Candy Pearl |
WNC –28 |
Preview. 6P205 – good crop, excellent flavor, a few days away. |
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Red Bright |
YNC –28 |
Preview: Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm – a little later than normal ’06. |
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Grand Bright |
YNC –24 |
Preview: Big crop – a week away. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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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 |
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38P206 |
YPC –38 NM? |
Great production and size again for the 5th straight year – good flavor and color. |
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11P920 |
YPC –38 |
Clingstone peach with nice shape, color, size, flavor and firmness – very much like Bright Princess, but a clingstone. |
P1 P2 |
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49P170 |
WPC –38 |
Large size, large crop, good color, firm, flavor washed out this week. |
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33P297 |
YPCSA –37 |
Large, firm, nice flavor, good color and heavy crop – 21 brix. |
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*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
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Spring Candy |
YPFSA –35 |
Reference – just past with good size, shape, color and flavor. |
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49P173 |
WPF –34 |
Good crop, firm, nice color, good flavor – 15 brix – pretty close to Ice Princess. |
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1P758 |
YPF –34 shipping |
Thinned for processing this year – giant crop, good size, nice shape, ready for shipping – must still wait for processing. |
P1 |
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Diam. Candy |
YPFSA –30 |
Reference - nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – a few days away. |
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Ice Princess |
WPF –30 |
Preview. 27P1066 – Very heavy crop. |
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37P3 |
YPF -28 |
Large size, big crop, nice shape this year, orange-pink color, good flavor. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color Reference: Santa Rosa -35
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Santa Rosa |
R/R&Y -35 |
Reference. |
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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. |
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*26C248 |
P/Y –38 |
Excellent flavor, 19-21 brix, good crop, firm, ok size, mild skin flavor! |
P1 |
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22C280 |
R-P/OY -35 |
Large, good crop, spongy firm, 18 brix, smooth, shiny, full color – ready this week. |
P1 |
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*23C226 |
P/gY –34 |
Excellent flavor, 20-21 brix, large size, BIG CROP, heart shape, crisp, juicy, tart skin. |
P1 |
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*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
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*48P470 |
WNsF –40 |
Big crop, semi-freestone, large size, very firm, freckles, fantastic flavor, 18-20 brix – 4 days after Spring Pearl. |
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*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. |
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Kay Pearl |
WNF –34 |
Reference. 0P162 |
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13G114 |
WNF –32 |
Large size, cleaner than Kay Pearl, good flavor, firm – too close to Candy Pearl? |
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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. |
THIS WEEK
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29C181 |
YNCSA –33 |
Large, firm, excellent flavor and color – with Pacific Sweet. |
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9P662 |
YNC –32 |
Giant size, firm, excellent color, some freckling – better fit between Spring Bright and Grand Bright? |
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26P994 |
YNCSA –29 |
Very large size, good flavor, clean, but with Pacific Sweet, more or less. |
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*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. |
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Red Bright |
YNC –28 |
Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm, good flavor, a little later than normal ’06. |
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Grand Bright |
YNC –22 |
Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, skim today. |
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15G222 |
WNC –12 |
Preview – crop on young tree is very nice. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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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. |
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11P920 |
YPC –38 |
Clingstone peach with nice shape, color, size, flavor and firmness – very much like Bright Princess, but a clingstone. |
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*48P628 |
WPF –37 |
GIANT size (42’s), firm, sweet, good crop, average color – 15 brix – the best timing between Ivory Queen and Ice Princess. |
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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. |
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Diam. Candy |
YPFSA –30 |
Nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – plenty of 42’s. |
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Ice Princess |
WPF –30 |
Preview. 27P1066 – Very heavy crop. |
THIS WEEK
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7G315 |
YPFSA –32 |
Giant size, excellent crop, good flavor – too close to Diamond Candy. |
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37P3 |
YPF -28 |
Large size, big crop, nice shape this year, orange-pink color, good flavor. |
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11G595 |
WPF –28 |
GIANT on small tree, big crop, ok firm, good flavor, ok color. |
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48P1272 |
WPF –23 |
Large size, firm, sweet, nice shape, good color – between Ice & Snow Princesses? |
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34P249 |
WPC –25 |
Small tree, large fruit, clingstone, firm, 20 brix. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color Reference: Santa Rosa -35
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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. |
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*26C248 |
P/Y –38 |
Excellent flavor, 19-21 brix, good crop, firm, ok size, mild skin flavor! Last Week. |
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*23C226 |
P/gY –34 |
Excellent flavor, 21-23 brix, large, BIG CROP, heart shape, crisp, juicy, tart skin. |
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*23C196 |
P/OY –34 |
Excellent flavor, 20-21 brix, good size, flat shape, 2 ½”, CRISP, firm, medium crop. |
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23C918 |
B/gY –30 |
OK crop, giant size, 2 5/8”, good color, 15-17 brix. |
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23C277 |
B/OY –29 |
Flat and round, heavy crop, medium size, mild skin, excellent flavor, 2 3/8”. |
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23C73 |
dP-B/yG –29 |
Excellent crop, giant but variable size, firm, 17 brix, OK flavor – with Black Amber. |
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23C57 |
R-P/Yg –29 |
GIANT, 2 5/8”, round, slightly flat, good crop, firm, juicy, firm, some tartness. |
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Yummy®giant |
R/Y –15 |
Preview. |
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August Yummy® |
R-P/Y –8 +15 |
Preview. |
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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
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26P994 |
YNCSA –29 |
Very large size, good flavor, clean, but with Pacific Sweet, more or less. |
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*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. |
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Red Bright |
YNC –28 |
Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm, good flavor, a little later than normal ’06. |
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Grand Bright |
YNC –22 |
Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, 2nd pick now. |
THIS WEEK
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0P984 |
WNC –24 |
Large, firm, excellent color, good flavor. |
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29C13 |
WNC –22 |
Large, very firm, 17 brix, clean, good crop. |
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Summer Bright |
YNC –12 |
Reference. |
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15G222 |
WNC –12 |
Preview – crop on young tree is very nice. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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7G315 |
YPFSA –32 |
Giant size, excellent crop, good flavor – close to Diamond Candy – last look. |
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Diam. Candy |
YPFSA –30 |
Nice shape, color, firmness, flavor and size – plenty of 42’s – last look. |
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48P1272 |
WPF –23 |
Large size, sweet, nice shape, good color – softens too quickly? |
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THIS WEEK
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33P439 |
WPF –23 |
Big crop, small tree, firm, ok flavor, size is ok for crop. |
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29C436 |
WPF –19 |
Big crop, nice size - 42’s, red to pink color, good flavor, 17 brix, balanced flavor. |
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6P1016 |
YPFSA –18 |
Big crop, firm, round, average color. |
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Candy Princess |
YPFSA –13 |
Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, about a week away. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color Reference: Black Amber -25
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23C57 |
P/yG –25 |
GIANT, 2 5/8”, round, slightly flat, good crop, firm, juicy, firm, some tartness – with Black Amber. |
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27P210 |
B/gY –25 |
Large, heavy crop, 19 brix. |
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22C302 |
P/yG –23 |
Large, juicy, good flavor, 20 brix, crop? |
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22C505 |
B/gY –20 |
Large with big crop, round and flat, firm, 17 brix, slightly dry toward center. |
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22C210 |
B/yG –20 |
Large, very firm, sweet, crisp, 18 brix. |
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23C73 |
dP-B/gY –20 |
Excellent crop, giant but variable size, firm, 17 brix, better flavor this week. |
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Yummy®giant |
R/Y –15 |
Large, good flavor, 19 brix, variable crop this year with early bloom in rainy weather. |
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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
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*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. |
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Red Bright |
YNC –28 |
Big crop, smooth color, nice size, firm, strong flavor, a little later than normal this year – finished strong – LAST LOOK. |
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Grand Bright |
YNC –22 |
Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, FINISHED. |
THIS WEEK
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Western Sweet 42P738 |
YNFSA –15 |
Giant size, firm, sweet, crisp, freestone – only average color. |
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Summer Bright |
YNC –12 |
Reference – early this year, but very nice quality. |
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Bright Pearl |
WNC –12 |
Reference. |
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***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. |
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35P196 |
WNC –15 |
Balanced acid-sugar flavor, good crop, firm, ok color, medium size. |
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July Bright 35P300 |
YNC –4 |
Preveiw – very nice quality, but should be just after Summer Bright and yet is about with Summer Fire. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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29C436 |
WPF –19 |
Big crop, nice size - 42’s, red to PINK color, good flavor, 17 brix, balanced flavor – STILL FIRM. |
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34P444 |
WPF – 16 |
Big crop, small tree, firm, ok flavor, size is ok for crop. |
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THIS WEEK
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15G1238 |
YPCSA –15 |
Clingstone with great color, firmness, flavor – only average size. |
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Candy Princess |
YPFSA –13 |
Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, excellent size, firmness, color and flavor. |
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48P364 |
WPF –15 |
Firm, nice flavor, good crop and shape, ok size. |
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Snow Princess |
WPF –3 |
Preview. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color Reference: Black Amber -25
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22C505 |
B/gY –20 |
Large with big crop, round and flat, firm, 17 brix, slightly dry toward center. |
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*22C198 |
d.P/Y –22 |
Firm, large crop and size, mild skin, slight heart shape, very sweet 18 brix. |
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22C210 |
B/yG –20 |
Large, very firm, sweet, crisp, 18 brix – crop? |
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38P609 |
d.R/Y –14 |
Very heavy crop, excellent flavor, round, firm, juicy, 22 brix. |
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27P954 |
B/Y –10 |
Giant size on baby tree, firm, crisp, ok flavor. |
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Yummy®giant |
R/Y –15 |
Large, good flavor, 19 brix, variable crop this year with early bloom in rainy weather. |
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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
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Grand Bright |
YNC –22 |
Big crop, nice size, firm, full orange to shiny red color, very clean, FINISHED. |
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Western Sweet 42P738 |
YNFSA –15 |
Giant size, firm, sweet, crisp, freestone, average color, good cavity, heat tolerant – finished, but still very firm. |
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Bright Pearl |
WNC –12 |
Reference. |
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*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. |
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50P1108 |
WNC –10 |
Excellent balanced flavor, round and flat in shape, full color, sweet. |
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THIS WEEK
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47P153 |
YNFSA -11 |
Excellent color, clean, medium size on baby tree, good flavor and cavity. |
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7P204 |
YNFSA –9 |
Excellent color, clean, medium size on baby tree, good flavor and cavity. |
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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. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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29C436 |
WPF –19 |
Big crop, nice size - 42’s, red to PINK color, good flavor, 17 brix, balanced flavor – STILL FIRM. |
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34P444 |
WPF – 16 |
Big crop, small tree, firm, ok flavor, size is ok for crop. |
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Candy Princess |
YPFSA –13 |
Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, excellent size, firmness, color and flavor. |
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THIS WEEK
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48P364 |
WPF –15 |
Firm, nice flavor, good crop and shape, ok size. |
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15G1220 |
WPF –12 |
Large, firm, nice cavity, average color, pretty clean, sweet flavor – 20+ BRIX. |
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20P1156 |
YPF –8 |
Large, firm, good flavor, some bleeding when ripe, pretty clean for this season, good color. |
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29P564 |
YPFSA –5 |
Giant size, orange color, firm, clean, ok flavor, pretty clean. |
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Snow Princess |
WPF +0 |
Preview. |
PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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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”. |
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27P954 |
B/Y –3 |
Giant size on baby tree, firm, crisp, ok flavor. |
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August Yummy® |
R/Y +8 |
Preview: Giant size, but not coloring from heat. |
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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
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Western Sweet 42P738 |
YNFSA –15 |
Giant size, firm, sweet, crisp, freestone, average color - orange, good cavity, heat tolerant – finished, but still very firm! |
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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. |
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THIS WEEK
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Summer Fire |
YNC –4 |
Reference. |
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58P270 |
WNF -1 |
Very good size on baby tree, firm, nice color, 20 brix, clean, very tight freestone. |
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Western Pride 39P188 |
YNF +0 |
Giant size, firm, freestone – view for Washington growers. |
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21P170 |
YNCSA +0 |
Very firm, pretty clean, nice shape, color and crop – very sweet. |
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Giant Pearl |
WNC +10 |
Preview – Giant size. |
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August Bright |
YNC +12 |
Preview – very clean and heat tolerant – very cork resistant. |
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35P63 |
WNC +15? |
Preview. |
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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
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Candy Princess |
YPFSA –13 |
Very large, round, firm, crop is lighter this year, excellent size, firmness, color and flavor. |
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20P1156 |
YPF –8 |
Large, firm, good flavor, some bleeding when ripe, pretty clean for this season, good color – last look. |
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29P564 |
YPFSA –5 |
Giant size, orange color, firm, clean, ok flavor, pretty clean |
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THIS WEEK
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Snow Princess |
WPF +0 |
Excellent quality – firm, round, good color, nice flavor, very clean and heat tolerant. |
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Snow Duchess 48P579 |
WPF +10 |
Preview. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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7M512 |
R/Y –1 |
Large, ok crop, firm, good flavor, 20 brix – mild like a late Yummy®giant. |
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37P988 |
B/Y +0 |
Firm, sweet, 20 brix, better size on nemagard. |
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20C718 |
B/OY +3 |
Round, flat, large, firm, sweet, ok crop, 21 brix. |
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27C236 |
R/Y +3 |
Giant, 20 brix, firm – crop? |
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7M540 |
B/W +8 |
GIANT, clean, firm, juicy, 20 brix, good crop – still could wait a little longer for even better flavor? |
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August Yummy® |
R/Y +8 |
Preview: Giant size, almost ready, didn’t like the heat wave. |
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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
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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. |
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58P270 |
WNF -1 |
Very good size on baby tree, firm, average color, 20 brix, clean, very tight freestone – clean. |
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THIS WEEK
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21P170 |
YNCSA +5 |
Very firm, pretty clean, nice shape, color and crop – very sweet. |
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17G30 |
YNCSA +9 |
Good crop, nice size, 20 brix, firm, only average color – prequel to 6M900. |
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Giant Pearl |
WNC +10 |
Giant size, excellent flavor 18-20 brix, firm, average color, somewhat cork resistant. |
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August Bright |
YNC +12 |
Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – some split pits & medium crop. |
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35P63 |
WNC +15? |
Preview. |
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28P Comparisons: Giant Pearl, August Bright, 35P63, August Fire, 6M900.
New varieties with minimal corking – very young trees – available to test to commercial conditions.
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54P589 |
YNC +1 |
Medium size, firm, clean, good color, peach flavor. |
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46P692 |
YNC +2 |
Excellent color, shape, flavor – average firmness. |
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54P1039 |
YNC +4 |
Good color, medium size, average firmness, peach flavor. |
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54P1042 |
YNC +5 |
Good size, nice color, firm, peach flavor. |
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54P282 |
YNC +6 |
Excellent color, medium size, firm. |
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54P1247 |
YNCSA +6 |
Large size, firm, good color, balanced sub-acid & peach flavor. |
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54P1043 |
YNC +7 |
Good size, firm, peach flavor. |
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54P1095 |
WNF +8 |
Large size, firm, balanced flavor, good color. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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Snow Princess |
WPF +0 |
Excellent quality – firm, round, good color, nice flavor, very clean and heat tolerant. |
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THIS WEEK
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54P489 |
WPC +1 |
Very firm, size ok, good color, clean, sweet. |
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8P748 |
WPF +8 |
Very large, firm, sweet, good color, but green cast, 20 brix. |
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Snow Duchess 48P579 |
WPF +10 |
Large, firm, 18 brix, medium color, some clefts on suture, sweet with skin tartness. |
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13P1015 |
WPC +10 |
Clingstone, large, firm, sweet 16 brix, good crop, nice shape, full pink color. |
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10M230 |
YPCSA +10 |
Big crop, good size, very firm, clean, 16 brix. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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7M512 |
R/Y –1 |
Large, ok crop, firm, good flavor, 20 brix – mild like a late Yummy®giant – some shoulder splits on suture. |
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*20C718 |
B/OY +3 |
Round, flat, large, firm, sweet, ok crop, 22 brix. |
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*25C879 |
R/Y +5 |
Big crop, large, excellent 22 brix, egg shaped, firm, juicy. |
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*38P48 |
P/Y +7 |
Good crop, medium size, full color, firm, 20 brix. |
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7M540 |
B/W +8 |
GIANT, clean, firm, juicy, 18 brix – suffered severe HEAT DAMAGE. |
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August Yummy® |
R/Y +8 |
Giant size, sweet, big crop, didn’t hold in the heat wave. |
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3C928 |
P/Y +15 |
Very large, 20 brix, firm, good flavor, crop? Picked too early – sorry. |
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16G156 |
B/lY +8 |
GIANT, 19 brix, freestone, spongy firm, crop? |
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**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 |
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
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Giant Pearl |
WNC +10 |
Giant size, excellent flavor 18-20 brix, firm, average color, somewhat cork resistant. |
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August Bright |
YNC +12 |
Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – some split pits & medium crop. |
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6M900 |
YNCSA +15 |
Excellent sub-acid flavor, firm, average color, eglandular, pretty clean – our best this week. |
THIS WEEK
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16P729 |
WNC +12 |
Large size, firm, good flavor, pretty clean, too close to Giant Pearl. |
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35P63 |
WNC +17 |
Large size, firm, nice color, some corking. |
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August Fire |
YNC +18 |
Nice color, firm, good flavor, large. |
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0P608 |
WNC +22 |
Preview – check for cork. |
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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.
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54P1042 |
YNC +6 |
Good size, nice color, firm, peach flavor. |
2nd |
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54P282 |
YNC +6 |
Excellent color, medium size, firm – little sharp tip on a few. |
2nd |
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54P1095 |
WNF +8 |
Large size, firm, balanced flavor, good color. |
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54P1036 |
YNCSA +9 |
Firm, good color, excellent flavor. |
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54P1080 |
WNF +10 |
Good size, medium color, firm, good flavor. |
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54P1043 |
YNC +12 |
Good size, firm, peach flavor. |
2nd |
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54P380 |
YNC +12 |
Perfect shape, excellent color, firm, excellent flavor. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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10M230 |
YPCSA +10 |
Big crop, good size, very firm, clean, 16 brix. |
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THIS WEEK
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26P1180 |
WPC +17 |
Good size, firm, ok flavor, medium color. |
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48P664 |
WPF +17 |
Large, firm, ok flavor, good crop, average color. |
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7P188 |
WPF +17 |
Large, size, heavy crop, ok flavor, average color. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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25C879 |
R/Y +10 |
Big crop, large, excellent 22 brix, egg shaped, firm, juicy. |
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38P48 |
P/Y +7 |
Good crop, medium size, full color, firm, 20 brix. |
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**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 |
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*16G198 |
B/Y +20 |
Large, good crop, ok flavor with 17 brix, before Angeleno, firm. |
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16G274 |
B/Y +30 |
Preview – with Angeleno. |
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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
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August Bright |
YNC +12 |
Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – still firm and solid. |
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16P729 |
WNC +15 |
Large size, firm, good flavor, too close to Giant Pearl, pretty cork resistant. |
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35P63 |
WNC +17 |
Large size, firm, nice color, some corking. |
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THIS WEEK
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9P94 |
YNC +18 |
Nice color, firm, good flavor, clean. |
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August Fire |
YNC +20 |
Nice color, firm, good flavor, GIANT SIZE – excellent. |
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September Bright |
YNC +30 |
Preview – nice crop, color, size and flavor. |
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9P89 |
YNC +40 |
Preview – nice crop on original tree – later than September Bright. |
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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.
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54P1042 |
YNC +6 |
Good size, nice color, firm, peach flavor. |
3rd |
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54P1095 |
WNF +8 |
Large size, firm, balanced flavor, good color. |
2nd |
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54P1080 |
WNF +10 |
Good size, medium color, firm, good flavor. |
2nd |
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54P380 |
YNC +12 |
Perfect shape, excellent color, firm, excellent flavor. |
2nd |
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*54P1043 |
YNC +12 |
Good size, firm, peach flavor – still firm and clean – OUTSTANDING! |
3rd |
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NEW THIS WEEK |
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*54P304 |
YNC +19 |
Large, excellent color, very good flavor, clean. |
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*54P867 |
YNC +19 |
Large, good color, great flavor, clean. |
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54P1059 |
WNC +19 |
Good color, size, and flavor – clean. |
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54P855 |
YNC +28 |
Big crop, large, good flavor, clean – see again next week. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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7P188 |
WPF +17 |
Large, size, heavy crop, ok flavor, average color. |
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26P1180 |
WPC +22 |
Clingstone with good size, firm, medium color – better flavor this week. |
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THIS WEEK
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48P657 |
YPFSA +18 |
GIANT, firm, below average color, flavor varies from good to excellent, a little corking. |
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14P86 |
WPF +20 |
GIANT, average firmness, excellent flavor, color? |
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48P664 |
WPF +24 |
Large, firm, ok flavor, good crop, average color. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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**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 |
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2C136 |
P/Y +18 |
Giant, good crop, mild flavor, 18 brix with some tartness. |
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16G299 |
B/Y +20 |
Heavy crop, large, firm, good flavor, 20 brix. |
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16G198 |
B/Y +20 |
Large, good crop, ok flavor with 17 brix, before Angeleno, firm. |
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**2C753 |
B/Y +20 |
Heavy crop, large size, baby tree, EXCELLENT FLAVOR, 20 brix, MILD SKIN! |
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0C902 |
B/OY +21 |
OK crop, medium to large size, excellent flavor, 20 brix with some tartness. |
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25C60 |
R/W +23 |
Very heavy crop, large, good flavor, 18 brix, semi-freestone, almost white flesh. |
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16G274 |
B/Y +30 |
Good crop, firmness, color, size, flavor - with Angeleno? Stores well on tree. |
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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
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August Bright |
YNC +12 |
Nice size, flavor, color, firmness – very cork resistant – still firm and solid. |
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16P729 |
WNC +17 |
Large size, firm, good flavor, close to Giant Pearl but later, pretty cork resistant. |
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35P63 |
WNC +17 |
Large size, firm, nice color, some corking. |
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August Fire |
YNC +20 |
Nice color, firm, good flavor, GIANT SIZE – excellent – still firm. |
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THIS WEEK
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47P650 |
WNC +25 |
Sweet, firm, pretty clean, average color. |
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7G1239 |
WNC +28 |
Nice size, color, firmness and balance flavor – some stem push or brown rot? |
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47P672 |
YNCSA +30 |
Good crop, medium size, sweet, average color. |
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September Bright |
YNC +30 |
Preview – nice crop, color, size and flavor. |
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9P97 |
YNC +30 |
Very nice color, firmness, crop. |
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9P89 |
YNC +37 |
Preview – nice crop on original tree – later than September Bright. |
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50P12xx Comps. |
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5P56 |
YNC +40 |
Preview – large with good crop. |
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37P398 |
WNC +40 |
Preview – excellent crop, size, flavor – only needs color. |
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New varieties with minimal corking – very young trees – available to test to commercial conditions.
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LAST WEEK |
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*54P1043 |
YNC +12 |
Good size, firm, peach flavor – still firm and clean – OUTSTANDING! |
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*54P304 |
YNC +19 |
Large, excellent color, very good flavor, clean. |
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NEW THIS WEEK |
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54P855 |
YNC +28 |
Big crop, large, good flavor, clean – good again this week. |
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54P448 |
YNC +32 |
Large, firm, good color, good shape, some stem push. |
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PEACHES:
LAST WEEK
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48P664 |
WPF +24 |
Large, firm, ok flavor, good crop, average color. |
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THIS WEEK
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12G680 |
YPCSA +25 |
Large, good crop, ok firmness and flavor, color is only average. |
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15G304 |
WPC +30 |
Large, firm, sweet, clingstone, just ok color. |
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Late Comps. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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**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 |
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**2C753 |
B/Y +20 +25 |
Heavy crop, good size on last week’s sample, baby tree, EXCELLENT FLAVOR, 20 brix, MILD SKIN! 2ND |
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*25C60 |
R/W +23 |
Very heavy crop, large, good flavor, 21 brix this week, semi-freestone – 2nd |
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24C884 |
R/Y +30 |
Giant size, firm, 20 brix, excellent color – light crop – shoulder splits. |
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24C819 |
R/Y +37 |
Heavy crop, large, firm, 18 brix now, light red color – shoulder too weak. |
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*16G274 |
B/Y +30 |
Good crop, firmness, color, size, flavor - with Angeleno? Stores well on tree. |
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Angeleno |
B/gY +30 |
Reference – DRY. |
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Sept. Yummy® |
R/Y +45 |
Preview – 2 weeks away, maybe more. |
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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
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August Fire |
YNC +20 |
Nice color, firm, good flavor, GIANT SIZE – excellent – still firm. |
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September Bright |
YNC +30 |
Preview – nice crop, color, size and flavor. |
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54P855 |
YNC +28 |
Big crop, large, good flavor, clean – good again this week. |
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54P448 |
YNC +32 |
Large, firm, good color, good shape, some stem push. |
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9P97 |
YNC +30 |
Very nice color, firmness, crop – with September Bright. |
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READY THIS WEEK
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55P387 |
WNC +32 |
Large, light crop on baby tree, clean, nice color, BALANCE FLAVOR. |
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55P278 |
WNC +34 |
Medium size, nice flavor, good color, clean, good crop, baby tree. |
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9P89 |
YNC +37 |
Ready now, nice crop, medium size, good color, firm, about 1 week later than September Bright. |
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10G1122 |
WNF +40 |
Good size, firm, ok color, medium flavor, good cavity. |
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16G1184 |
YNC +42 |
Nice size, color, firmness – watch for the next 10 days. |
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5P56 |
YNC +45 |
Preview – large with good crop – pretty good color coming in about a week – promising.. |
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Late Bright 12G399 |
YNC +45 |
Large, firm, good crop, needs a little more color. |
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37P398 |
WNC +45 |
Preview – excellent crop, size, flavor, 18-20 brix – only needs color – can wait for white background, not green. |
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PEACHES:
THIS WEEK
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54P1089 |
WPF +32 |
Good size, young tree, clean, small stone, tight cavity, but check browning? |
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26P1099 |
WPC +35 |
Clean, young graft, ok size, good color, sweet, good crop. |
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PLUMS Key: Skin Color/Flesh Color
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**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! |
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*25C60 |
R/W +23 |
Very heavy crop, large, good flavor, 21 brix this week, semi-freestone – 2nd |
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*16G274 |
B/Y +30 |
Good crop, firmness, color, size, flavor - with Angeleno? Stores well on tree. |
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Angeleno |
B/gY +30 |
Reference – DRY. |
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35P244 |
R/Y +32 |
Good size, firm, sweet, 21 brix, good crop on baby tree. |
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0C906 |
P/Y +38 |
Good size for baby tree, excellent flavor, 21-23 brix. |
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Sept. Yummy® |
R/Y +50 |
Preview – 1 to 2 weeks away – excellent quality on original tree. |