B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 9, 2018 -86 Reference:  May Princess -82
THINNED VERY LATE - SMALL SIZE THIS YEAR
Nectarines & Peaches
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2016 17Q469 YP LC NM? -92 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor, good crop. 2 7/16 62 12
1C564 YN LC -90 Excellent shape, firm, nice color, crack resistant, excellent flavor. 2 5/16 59 10
2016 17Q436 WP LC NM? -88 Ok size, firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 5/16 59 10
2017 63P200 WP LC NM -88 Excellent dark red color, firm, nice shape, non-melting - heavy crop. 2 51 11
new 60P626 YN LC -87 Older tree - nice size, firm, excellent flat shape, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 14
new 63P142 YN LC -86 Firm, medium size, mild flavor, excellent shape. 2 1/4 57 14
ref 12G873 YP mLC NM -82 MAY PRINCESS.  Reference.  Firm, medium size, non-melting, medium color, excellent shape, good crop. 2 3/8 60 11
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 10, 2018  -80 Reference:  May Princess -82
R 7 T 32 1C564 YNLC -90 Past Ripe: Large, firm?, exellent color, excellent shape, flat. 2 5/8 67 10
R 6 T 28 17Q469 YPLCNM -90 Excellent flat shape, color and firmness; non-melting, 8-days before May Princess 2 5/8 67 10
R 7 T 31 17Q436 WPLCNM -85 Round shape, firm, mild flavor, nice color 2 5/8 67 10
 
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 21, 2018 -72 Reference:  May Princess -82
THINNED VERY LATE - SMALL SIZE THIS YEAR
FROST DAMAGE TO LOW CHILL NECTARINES
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2016 17Q469 YP LC NM? -92 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor, good crop. 2 7/16 62 12
2016 17Q436 WP LC -88 Ok size, firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 5/16 59 10
2015 27C334 YPC LC -78 LARGE, firm, excellent flat shape, great color, very nice flavor - 4 days after May Princess. 3 76 12
NEW 65P1095 YPC LC NM -73 Medium size, very firm, non-melting, round shape, great color, just before Spring Princess. 2 3/4 70 13
Apicot
39P961 SF Cot -75 Nice color with a little red blush, good flavor, firm, nice shape. 2 3/8 60 17
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 21, 2018 -67 Reference:  May Bright -72
R7                   T43-44 27C334 YP LC -78 Overcropped - Excellent shape & color, firm 2 5/8 67 10
R7  T52 61P20 YN LC -76 Excellent color, size & firmness, 4 days before May Bright 3 76 15
R5  T60 17Q240 YN    -75 Excellent color & shape, Large 2 7/8 67 11
R3  T27 3C797 WNLC -70 Firm, excellent sahpe, color & flavor, overcropped 2 3/4 70 15
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 28, 2018 -65 Reference:  May Bright -72
THINNED VERY LATE - SMALL SIZE THIS YEAR
FROST DAMAGE TO LOW CHILL NECTARINES
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015
5/24
27C334 YPC LC -78 HUGE, firm, excellent flat shape, great color, very nice flavor, 4 days after May Princess - Past now, but beautiful size & color. 3 76 12
NEW 65P1095 YPC LC NM -73 Medium size, very firm, non-melting, round shape, great color, just before Spring Princess. 2 3/4 70 13
This week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2012
31C474
R7 T59
YN mLC -72 Very dark red color, firm, ex.flavor, larger than May Bright and a couple of days earlier, some freckling. 2 5/8 67 14
NEW 65P1084 YP mLC NM -70 Non-melting firm, ex.color, good crop, ex.shape. 2 7/8 73 13
NEW 63P889 WN mLC -70 Good color, no cracks, firm, medium size. 2 1/2 64 13
Comm 6M86 YN mLC -70 May Bright.  Medium size, firm, good color, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 16
2015
R6 T35
65P183 YN LC -69 Good size, firm, ex. shape & color. 2 5/8 67 14
2017
R6 T7
65P1062 YP mLC NM? -69 Firm, good color, large size, good shape. 2 7/8 73 12
2017
R5 T44
1C793 WN LC -68 Nice shape, good flavor, firm, thrips. 2 5/8 67 18
2015
R6 T36
17Q570
check orig
WP LC -68 Heavy crop, ex.shape, nice color, medium firmness. 2 7/8 73 14
2016
R6 T74
36M556 WN LC -68 Good crop, nice color, no cracks, no split pits, firm, ex.flavor, crisp. 2 1/2 64 15
Comm 2P790 WN mLC -68 Pearlicious I, Artic Pearl:  Firm, nice color, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 16
Apricots Reference:  Golden May  -70
NEW 47P869 Apricot -73 Nice color, good size, young tree. 2 5/8 67 15
NEW 45P920 Apricot SF-4 -72 Good crop, excellent flavor, very firm, medium size. 2 3/8 60 17-20
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 28, 2018 -60 Reference:  Black Nectar 37P568 P/R -60
R7  T52 61P20 YN LC -76 HUGE size, good crop, 6 days before May Bright.      
R6 T36 17Q570 WP LC -68        
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 30, 2018 -63 Reference:  Rose Bright -62
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015
5/24
27C334 YPC LC -78 HUGE, firm, excellent flat shape, great color, very nice flavor, 4 days after May Princess - Past now, but beautiful size & color. 3 76 12
Apricots Reference:  Golden May  -70
46P1018 COT -64   2 3/8 60 16-19
16Q17 COT -64   2 7/16 62 17
17N63 COT -64   2 3/8 60 17
Plum Black Nectar P/R -60
8A457 R/R -68 Firm, great flavor - small 2 1/4 57 17
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  May 30, 2018 -58 Reference:  Black Nectar 37P568 P/R -60
R5 T63 1C795 WN -66 Firm, good crop, nice mild flavor. 2 3/4   13
R6 T39 24Q282 YP mLC NM -64 OUTSTANDING, ex.flavor, giant size, flat shape, firm - better than 571 or 238? 3 1/8   13
R3 T10 19P518 COT -62 Good crop, ex. flavor, large, oblong. 2 7/16   16
R5 T36 45P849 COT -53 Large, ok crop, firm. 2 7/16   18
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 6, 2018 -56 Reference:  Rose Bright -62  Princess Time YP -61
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 69P311 YP LC -66 Ex. flat shape, firm, good color. 3 1/8 79 14
COMM
R7 T63
28C571 YP LC NM -64 Flat, nice color, firm - Mike. 3 1/8 79 14
2017
R5 T44
1C793 WN LC -68 Nice shape, good flavor, firm, thrips, STILL FIRM. 2 7/8 73 18
2015
R6 T36
17Q570 WP LC -68 Heavy crop, ex.shape, nice color, FIRM - EXCELLENT. 2 7/8 73 14
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Ref 30C222 YP mLC -61 Princess Time - reference. 3 1/4 83 12
R6 T33 62P1063 YP NM? -63 HUGE, ex.flat shape, firm, medium color. 3 3/8 86 14
R6 T38 24Q282 YP mLC NM -61 HUGE, FLAT, firm, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 14
COMM
R5 T32
28C238 YPC NM -65 Ex. color, round shape, large, firm - Brent. 3 1/4 83 15
NEW 66P321 WP -63 Baby tree, firm, good flavor, round shape, ex.color. 2 3/4 70 14
NEW 3C639 WP mLC NM? -62 LARGE. Crisp, juicy, firm - NON-MELTING?  HUGE 3 1/4 83 17
NEW 2C587 YN -63 Ex. shape, firm, strong nect.flavor, some freckles. 2 7/8 73 17
NEW 4C266 YNSA -63 Baby tree, nice flavor, firm? 2 5/8 67 20
EXP 62P1000 WN -63 Ex.balanced flavor, firm, large size - excellent white flesh nect. 3 76 19
NEW 2C475 WN mLC -62 Baby Tree.  Ex.shape, medium size, excellent bal. flavor. *** 2 3/4 70 20
NEW 23Q275 WN -59 Baby Tree.  Ex.balanced flavor, baby tree. 2 3/4 70 21
Apricots Reference:  Golden May  -65 this year Inch mm Brix
19P422 Cot -65 Golden May.  Good crop, nice size, firm, average flavor. 2 5/8 67 15
19C133 Cot -61 Ex. shiny red color, firm, ex. flavor. 2 7/16 62 18
18C404 Cot -60 Nice color, ex.flavor, good crop, slight pit burn. 2 1/4 57 20
5B38 Cot -60 Good crop, medium firm, nice flavor. 2 1/2 64 16
46P1188 Cot -56 Medium crop, tough, nice look. 2 3/8 60 18
Plum Black Nectar P/R -60 Inch mm Brix
Comm 37P568 P/R -60 Black Nectar.  Heavy crop, ok size, firm, good flavor, ex.shape. 2 5/8 67 15-17
New 12P26 R/vdR -62 Very good flavor, slightly spongy now, nice shape, good crop. 2 7/16 62 18-20
15 19C196 R/R -57 Excellent flavor, very heavy crop, ok size, medium firmness, nice shape. 2 1/2 64 17-19
New 6A7 RG/R -55 Good flavor, good size for own root, firm, nice shape, good crop. 2 5/8 67 16
New 8P1186 RG/R -55 Good flavor, ok size, light crop. 2 1/2 64 18
New 28N21 RG/R -55 Excellent flavor, ok size on own root, very firm, nice shape and color, creamy texture. 2 7/16 62 16
New 12P818 RG/dR -54 Preview - Excellent flavor, very firm, good size, heavy crop. 2 1/2 64 18-20
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 6, 2018 -51 Reference:  Black Nectar 37P568 P/R -60
R5 T73 67P1130 YN LC -48 Flat shape, nice smooth skin, dark red color, good flavor, heavy crop, size? 2 3/4 70 15
R7 T98 67P136 YNSA mLC -52 HUGE size, medium orange red color, clean, smooth, average sub-acid flavor. 3 1/8 79 13
             
R5 T142
T`43 T144
55M694 PG/dR -49 HUGE size, firm, round and flat shape, good crop, dark red flesh, very sweet flavor with some acid, but not excessive. 3 76 16
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 14, 2018 -48 Reference:  Pearl Time 48P470 WN -42
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW
T-2
3C639 WP mLC -60 LARGE. Crisp, juicy, firm but not non-melting.  HUGE 3 3/8 86 17
NEW
T-2
23Q652 YPSA -58 Last Week.  HUGE, flat, med. firm, mild flavor. 3 1/4 83 13
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Comm 8G1205 YPC NM mLC -56 June Time:  Perfect shape, great color, non-melting, strong flavor. 3 76 15
NEW 4C280 YNSA -54 Baby tree:  Nice shape, med.firm, ex.flavor. 2 7/8 73 19
NOT ON TEST 28C239 YP NM -54 HUGE, light crop, perfect shape, sister to Brent's 238 but later. 3 3/8 86 15
2014
R6 T29
67P136 YNSA LC -53 Huge crop, med. firm, med. color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8 73 15
2015
R5 T31
2C632 YN mLC -52 Ex. timing, huge, flat nose. 3 1/8 79 16
2013
R4 T167
66M13 WP mLC -51 Heavy crop, firm, nice color, mild flavor. 3 1/8 79 13
2016
R7 T113
4C875 YN -50 Clean, excellent shape, good timing against Diamond Bright. 2 7/8 73 14
2015
R5 T85
68P730 WN mLC -48 Large size, ex. balanced flavor, heavy crop. 3 76 18
2014
R6 T43
11A1088 WP mLC -47 Heavy crop, firm, nice color.  Mike planted. 3 1/16 78 12
Apricots Reference:  Golden May  -65 this year Inch mm Brix
New 39P1173 PC -53 Good crop, good flavor, nice color, ok size, some soft now. 2 1/2 64 16-20
New 17B184 Cot -52 Excellent flavor, ok size, ok crop, nice color. 2 1/2 64 20-23
Exp. 15 45P780 Cot -52 Very heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor, shape? 2 1/2 64 17
16 45P849 Cot -50 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size. 2 7/16 62 21
New 46P1261 Cot -48 Nice color, ok crop, good flavor, some sutures. 2 7/16 62 18-21
Plum Flavor Majesty  P-R/R  -47 Inch mm Brix
Comm 26C218 RG/R -50 Honey Red Dino - Good crop, good flavor, ok size, some soft now. 2 9/16 65 19-21
Comm 24C50 P-R/R -47 Flavor Majesty - Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 17-20
New
T-1
6A7 RG/R -55 Still firm, good flavor, good size for own root, firm, nice shape, good crop. 2 5/8 67 16-18
New
T-2
28N21 RG/R -55 Still firm, excellent flavor, ok size on own root, very firm, nice shape and color, creamy texture. 2 7/16 62 16-20
New
T-8
12P818 RG/dR -54 Still firm, excellent flavor, very firm, good size, heavy crop. 2 1/2 64 18-21
15 22C519 RG/R -50 Large size, good crop, medium firmness, just ok flavor. 2 3/4 70 17
New 29Q138 R/R -50 Heavy crop, nice shape, ok flavor, ok size. 2 9/16 65 17
Exp. 15 56M170 R/dR -50 Giant size, ok flavor, good crop, medium firmness. 3 76 17
Comm 55M694 RG/dR -49 Giant size, good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, just ok firmness. 3 1/4 83 16-18
New 4P518 RG/R -48 Very heavy crop, good flavor, ok size for baby graft. 2 1/2 64 20
16 57M438 R/R -47 Giant size, just ok flavor now, good crop, very firm. 3 76 16
Exp. 15 47M746 R/dR -46 Very good crop, nice shape, ok flavor, good size. 2 7/8 73 17
15 10G1017 R/R -45 Good crop, nice shape, very firm, slight tart flavor now. 2 5/8 67 22
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block  (IN WATER)
DATE:  June 14, 2018 -43 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -36 
R5 T73 67P1130 YN LC -48 Still firm, flat shape, nice smooth skin, dark red color, good flavor, heavy crop, size? 2 3/4 70 15
R7 T73 29C635 WP -46 Large size, good crop, ok flavor. 3 3/4 95 13
R3 T47 2C369 WN -44 Large size, ok flaovr, good crop. 3 1/4 83 15
R5 T179 6P973 RG/R -43 Giant size, good crop, ok flavor. 3 76 15-17
R5 T93 67M11 YNC mLC -40 Good crop, nice color, ok size. 3 1/8 79 14
R2 T173 63M448 R/RY -38 Good flavor, large size, light crop. 3 1/8 79 17
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 20, 2018 -42 Reference:  Pearl Time 48P470 WN -42
Pearl Princess  34P249 WPF -35  not ready yet
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Comm
R6 T43
11A1088 WPC -50 Heavy crop, large size, nice balanced flavor, firm, good color. 3 3/8 86 16
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 11C42 WNC -50 Firm, ex.flavor, very few freckles.  Baby tree. 3 1/8 79 19
NEW 5C394 YPCNM -48 *Dark red, ex. peach flavor, non-melting sequel to June Time. 3 1/4 83 14
NEW 6C413 WP NM? -47 *Firm!  Ex. color, shape, flavor.  Baby tree. 3 1/4 83 16
2011
R5 T53
67M195 WPC -46 Family Tree.  Large, firm, ex. color. 3 3/8 86 15
NEW 6C386 WP NM? -45 *Firm!  Ex. color, shape, flavor.  Baby tree. 3 1/8 79 17
NEW 7C868 YNCSA -45 Firm, excellent flavor, some freckles.  Baby tree. 2 3/4 70 18
2017
R6 T37
66P610 WNC -44 ** Rock hard, flat nose, balanced flavor, good crop - young graft. 3 1/16 78 17
NEW 23Q164 YNC -42 Ex. flavor, firm, good color - young tree. 3 76 14
2015
R5 T93
67M11 YNC -42 Red Bright II - SPRING BLUSH.  Reference.  Very nice color, very firm, great flavor, medium size, very heavy crop - original. 3 76 16
2013
R3 T58
67M11 YNC -42 Red Bright II - SPRING BLUSH.  Reference.  Very nice color, very firm, great flavor, medium size, light crop. 3 1/8 79 16
2017
R7 T57
31C230 YNC -42 Large size, firm, clean skin. 3 76 13
2012
R7 T75
R5 T88
48P470 WNC -42 Pearl Time.  Medium size, some freckles, dark red skin, great flavor. 3 76 18
NEW 36M126 WPC -40 Rock hard, good color - young graft. 3 76 14
R5 T103
R7 T78
67M10 YNCSA -40 Candysweet XII - Family Tree.  Firm, heavy crop, nice color. 3 76 17
Plums Reference:   Black Ruby  B/R  -40
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Comm 27C714 B/R -40 Black Ruby - Good crop, good flavor, medium size. 2 1/2 64 18
2016
R5 T146
57M438 R/R -47 Still firm, giant size, ok flavor, good crop, very firm. 3 76 18
2017
R2 T91,94
8Q1145 RG/R -46 Good crop, good size, ok flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-20
2015
R4 T14
6P973 RG/R -45 Giant size, slight heart shape, good crop, flavor? 3 76 14
NEW 21Q342 R/W -45 Ok size for young graft, good crop, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 18-21
2015
R4 T27
49M372 RG/R -44 Giant size, good crop, ok mild flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 50M394 RG/R -44 Giant size, very good crop, just ok flavor, nice shape. 3 76 16-19
NEW 3G274 RG/R -43 Good size for own root, good flavor, ok crop. 2 1/2 64 20
NEW 7P810 GR/R -43    Very young graft, ok size, ok flavor, good crop, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 17-19
2015
R4 T72
9A902 R/R -43 Heavy crop, good flavor, variable size. 2 9/16 65 20
NEW 7P415 R/R -42 Good crop, nice shape, good flavor, ok size. 2 5/8 67 18
2011
R4 T39
2A902 R/R -42 Giant size, just ok firmness, flavor? 3 3/8 86 17
2014
R5 T178
14G115 R/dR -41 Great size for own root, ok crop, good flavor 2 3/4 70 19
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 20, 2018 -37 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -35 
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2015
R5 T97
2C547 YNCSA -38 Good crop, nice color. 3 1/4 83 16
2015
R5 T98
66M48 WPC mLC -38 Very good crop. 3 1/4 83 14
2015
R5 T103
67M10 YNCSA -38 Good size. 3 1/4 83 15
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 27, 2018 -35 Reference:  Pearlicious VII:  Flavor Pearl 31C758 WN -35
Pearl Princess  34P249 WPF -35
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 5C394 YPCNM -48 *Dark red, ex. peach flavor, non-melting sequel to June Time. 3 1/4 83 14
NEW 6C413 WP NM? -47 *Firm!  Ex. color, shape, flavor.  Baby tree.  Still firm. 3 1/4 83 16
2017
R6 T37
66P610 WNC -44 *** Rock hard, flat nose, balanced flavor, good crop, young graft.  Best wn last week - still fantastic - one week before 31C758. 3 1/8 79 18-23
NEW 23Q164 YNC -42 Ex. flavor, firm, good color, clean - young tree. 3 76 14
2017
R7 T57
31C230 YNC -42 Large size, firm, clean skin. 3 76 13
NEW 36M126 WPC -40 Baby tree, rock hard, ex. color, pure sugar with no acid.  3 76 17
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
66P 2017 66P718 YNC -42 Huge on a baby tree, ex. flavor - Non-melting? 3 1/8 79 18
NEW 36M926 YNC -40 Firm, flat nose, heavy crop, flat nose. 2 7/8 73 17
2016
R7 T117
67P1122 YNC -39 Very heavy crop, firm, indented nose, some freckles, ex.flavor. 3 76 16
2017 36M133 WNC NM? -41 Flat nose, clean, firm, nice flavor. 3 76 17
NEW 23Q673 WNC NM? -40 *Baby tree:  Non-melting texture for nectarine - Acid balance flavor - like a rock with excellent color - baby tree. 2 7/8 73 18-22
R5 T57
R7 T79
31C758 WNF -35 ***Flavor Pear, Pearlicious VI:  Huge crop, large size, firm, excellent balanced flavor - outstanding. 3 1/8 79 18
NEW 7C817 YNCSA -38 Young tree:  Firm, ex.color, pretty clean, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 18
2015
R5 T98
66M48 WPC mLC -40 *KO last week - Firm, huge crop, large size, firm, excellent shape and color, balanced flavor. 3 3/8 86 14
NEW 63P700 WPC -40 Ex.balance flavor, very large, flat shape, pink color. 3 3/8 86 16
R5 T61
R7 T86
6G109 WPF mLC -38 Reference:  HUGE, medium firmness, ex.shape. 3 1/2 89 14
COMM 3P74 YP -38 Reference:  Bright Princess.  Flat nose, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 13
NEW 2C722 YPCSA NM -37 **NON-MELTING SUB-ACID, huge, firm, ex.color, heavy crop. 3 1/4 83 14
Plums Reference:   Dapple Dino  GR/R  -32
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Comm 26C167 GR/R -40 Honey Dino - Very good crop, large size, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 19
Comm 24C93 B/R -35 Ebony Treat - Good flavor, good crop, nice shape, firm. 2 3/4 70 18
Comm 21P1155 GR/R -32 Dapple Dino - Good crop, good size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18-20
2014
R5 T178
14G115 R/dR -41 Still firm, great size for own root, ok crop, good flavor 2 3/4 70 19-21
New 6A942 R/GR -38 Good flavor, mild skin, large size, medium crop. 2 3/4 70 19-21
New 8A927 R/R -37 Good crop, good flavor, ok size for own root. 2 1/2 64 19
New 57M815 R/R -37 Very heavy crop, medium size, ok flavor. 2 1/2 64 18-22
2015
R2 T160,161
51M536 B/R -37 Good crop, very firm, ok size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 20
2012
R7 T36
8C110 RG/R -36 Large size for own root, good crop, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 19
New 10P42 B/R -36 Very good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, good size. 2 5/8 67 19
2017
R2 T95,97
57M967 R/R -36    Heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-21
Exp. 15 14G208 PG/R -32 Good size for young graft, ok flavor now, ok crop, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 18
Plum-cot
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 13C354 PC B/W -45 Heavy crop on all trees, very firm, black skin, excellent flavor, only 2 to 2 1/4 inches in size.  Picked and gone before black velvet starts. 2 1/4 57 19
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 6A35 R/R -36 Meduim crop, just ok flavor, baby tree. 1 5/16 33 21
New 11P109 RG/dR -36 Heavy crop, Excellent flavor. 1 1/4 32 25-27
New 11P35 RG/dR -35 Heavy crop, nice flavor, slight heart shape. 1 5/16 33 19-21
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  June 27, 2018 -30 Reference:  Pearl Princess 34P249 WPF -35  Dapple Dino 21P1155 GR/R -32
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T166 47M300 RG/dR -31 Heavy crop, variable size, very sweet. 2 5/8 67 20-24
R2 T168 14G208 RG/dR -32 Good crop, excellent flavor. 2 3/4 70 17
R2 T175 18C438 GR/R -32 Light crop, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 16
R3 T133 48M1040 R/R -26 Baby graft.  Good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18
R3 T145 47M966 R/R -26   2 7/8 73 18
R3 T155 10P645 B/Yring -28 Young graft.  3 76 16-17
R3 T161 48M1077 R/dR -35 Size? 2 1/2 64 18
R5 T188 21P1155 GR/R -32 Good crop, average size. 2 3/4 70 15-18
          0  
R5 T97 2C547 YNCSA -32 2ND look, still firm. 3 1/4 83 15
R5 T98 66M48 WPC -40 2ND look, still firm. 3 1/2 89 14
R5 T103 67M10 YNCSA -32 2ND look, still firm. 3 1/4 83 18
R5 T108 15A532 DNWP -28 Good crop and flavor. 3 5/8 92 14
R7 T84 66M53 WPC -32 Good crop, good flavor, HUGE. 4 102 14
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 11, 2018 -21 Reference:   Phoenix Sun 11P320   GR/dR  -20
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 11P320 GR/dR -20 Phoenix Sun - Very good flavor, big size, medium crop. 2 3/4 70 18
COMM 22C321 B/RW -10 Ebony Sweet - Heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 17-20
NEW 2A987 R/R -29    Still firm, good flavor, ok size for own root, slight heart shape. 2 5/8 67 18-22
NEW 10Q825 R/R -28 Still firm, excellent flavor, large size, ok crop. 2 3/4 70 20
2016
R3 T133
48M1040 RG/R -28 Still firm, heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, large size. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 48M349 RG/R -28 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, heart shape. 2 3/4 70 18-20
NEW 25Q65 R/R -25 Still firm, heavy crop, heart shape, ok size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18
NEW 9P753 R/R -23 Excellent flavor, ok crop, good size. 2 3/4 70 21-23
NEW 4P10 dR/dR -23 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, slight heart shape, firm. 2 1/2 64 20
2016
R3 T130
10P110 B/Y -22 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 17-19
NEW 10P706 B/Y -22 Good crop, good flavor, ok size, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
2011
R4 T77
2A415 R/R -22 Good crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 18
NEW 7P583 dR/R -22 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, nice shape, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
NEW 2P80 B/R -22 Giant size for tiny baby graft, ok flavor, heart shape, ok crop. 3 76 17-19
2015
R2 T167
26C20 R/R -22 Excellent flavor, very heavy crop, large size. 2 3/4 70 20
2017 56M679 RG/vdR -21 Large size, good crop, good flavor, slight egg shape. 2 3/4 70 21
NEW 2P568 R/R -21 Ok size for young graft, ok flavor, ok crop. 2 5/8 67 20
2010
R3 T194
59M733 R/R -21 Heavy crop, large size, heart shape, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 18
COMM 26C600 R/dR -20 Giant size, ok flavor, nice shape, light crop this year. 3 1/4 83 18
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 11, 2018 -16 Reference:  Red Phoenix R/R -12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R7 T88 60P534 WNC -18 Good crop, fairly clean skin, full red color, ok flavor. 3 3/8 86 16
R3 T164 35M200 WNC mLC -17 Good crop, nice color, ex.flavor, some freckles. 3 3/16 81 17
R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -15 Good crop, clean red color, firm. 3 3/8 86 14
R5 T90 60P536 WNC -15 Good crop, full red color, large size. 3 3/8 86 16
DATE:  July 11, 2018 -21 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14 :  One week away
Grand Bright YNC -20
Nectarines & Peaches
Two Weeks Ago
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2015
R5 T98
66M48 WPC mLC -40 *KO last week - Firm, huge crop, large size, firm, excellent shape and color, balanced flavor. 3 3/8 86 14-16
NEW 2C722 YPCSA NM -37 **NON-MELTING SUB-ACID, huge, firm, ex.color, heavy crop. 3 1/4 83 15
R5 T57
R7 T79
31C758 WNF -35 ***Flavor Pear, Pearlicious VI:  Huge crop, large size, firm, excellent balanced flavor - outstanding. 3 1/8 79 18
2016
R7 T117
67P1122 YNC -35 Very heavy crop, firm, indented nose, some freckles, ex.flavor.  Bay far the best yellow nectarine this year!  FIRM - SWEET 3 76 20
2015
R5 T87
66M53 WPC -32 HUGE at KO last week - Firm, good crop, ok size, firm, good flavor. 3 1/8 79 15
NEW 36M126 WPC -30 Baby tree, ROCK hard, ex. color, pure sugar with no acid. 3 1/8 79 18
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 67P948 YPF -32 Huge size, strong peach flavor. 3 1/2 89 13
NEW 23Q477 WPF -31 Young tree:  Firm, dark red color, nice shape, ex. flavor. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 22Q1232 YPC -30 Young tree:  Firm, dark red color, peachy flavor. 3 1/4 83 14
NEW 64P496 WNF -28 Heavy crop, outstanding balanced flavor, freckles, great timing - FREESTONE!  corked some 3 1/8 79 20
NEW 9C192 WNF -24 ROCK!  Phenomenal flavor.  Great time slot, black red color, nice shape, very good size for baby tree - BREAKTHROUGH. 3 76 18-23
2017 EXP 10C688 YNCSA -24 Rough, but spectacular FLAVOR and firm! 3 1/8 79 21-24
NEW 6C557 WPC -23 Good crop, firm, pink color, medium flavor. 3 3/8 86 14
NEW 7C327 YNCSA -21 Baby tree.  Firm, good color, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
2017 36M394 WPC -20 Good crop, flat nose, nice size, good flavor, dark red color. 3 3/8 86 16
COMM 48P442 WPF -15 Heavy crop, firm, nice pink to red color, good size. 3 1/2 89 15
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 7A660 GR/R -28 Last Week:  FRUITPUNCH flavor, good crop, firm, green skin with some red, red flesh. 1 7/16 37 23-26
New 9P147 RG/R -28 Still firm, cherry size, good flavor, good crop.   0 23-26
New 5A530 GR/YG -26 Cherry size, good crop, good flavor, baby tree.   0 22-24
New 10P976 GR/R -25 Still very firm, cherry size, good crop, excellent flavor.   0 23
New 5A235 R/Y -20 Cherry size, excellent flavor, very firm, good crop.   0 27-30
New 10P1057 RG/R -20 Good crop, good flavor, cherry size, firm.   0 23
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 18, 2018 -14 Reference:   Red Phoenix 1C116   PG/dR  -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 19
COMM 38P827 Y/Y -15 Honeysuckle Rose - Excellent flavor, heavy crop, medium size, very firm. 2 1/2 64 23-25
2016
R3 T130
10P110 B/Y -15 Still very firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 18-21
New 31N1160 dR/Yring -18 Good flavor, ok size, medium crop, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
New 53M501 B/R -17 Good size for tiny baby graft, good crop, good flavor.  Mild 2 3/4 70 19
New 52M97 dR/Y -16 Large size, good crop, good flavor.  Nice Flavor 2 7/8 73 20
New 0P63 RG/R -15    *Heavy crop, good flavor, ok size, slight heart shape.  Ex.flavor 2 5/8 67 20
2017
R2 T114
6C404 RG/dR -15 **Excellent flavor, heart shape, big size, good crop.  Ex.flavor 2 3/4 70 20
New 9P888 B/R -14 ***Good crop, excellent flavor, medium size, very firm - crisp.
PLF - plant right now.  PHENOMINAL
2 1/2 64 27
New 53M298 B/R -14 *Good flavor, good crop, ok size. 2 5/8 67 21
New 57M1169 GR/R -14 *Heavy crop, big size, good flavor, very firm.  Huge 2 3/4 70 20
New 5C114 R/R -14 Heavy crop, big size, excellent flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 21
New 17A600 GR/R -14 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, very firm. 2 5/8 67 21
2017
R2 T123
4P854 R/R -12 Good flavor, good crop, ok size, very firm, variable size.  Crisp 2 5/8 67 18
Fuzzy Skin
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
13P36 P-B/R PP -12 Purple to black Pubescent Plum with dark red flesh.  Very sweet, but fairly tart.  Lightish crop. 2 1/8 54 20-24
13P26 YR/OR PP -10
+10
Pubescent Plum:  Preview.  Very heavy crop, very firm, 18 brix heading for 24, stays 3 weeks on the tree.  Sets with plum pollen.  Overcropped.  Scuff test is encouraging. 2 1/4 57 18
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 18, 2018 -9 Reference:  Red Phoenix R/R -12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T159 25C327 G/G -13 Heavy crop, good size, nice flavor - commercial in Europe. 3 76 15-18
R4 T100 38P827 Y/Y -12 Honeysuckle Rose.  Good crop, variable size, ex.flavor. 2 7/8 73 17-20
R4 T111 27P954 B/Y -7 Black Majesty IV:  Good crop, flavor ok, some huge. Blk Prl II 3 76 17
R4 T146 9M226 R/R -12 Good flavor, ok crop, large.  Huge, ex.flavor. 3 76 19
R7 T88 60P534 WNC -18 Good crop, fairly clean skin, full red color, ok flavor. Still FIRM 3 3/8 86 19
R3 T67 60P1076 YNCSA -10 *Good crop, clean red color, firm.  STILL FIRM. 3 3/8 86 14
R5 T71 18A431 YNC -9 Ok crop, nice color, nice size & shape.  Summer Grand replacemnt. 3 1/4 83 15
R5 T91 92 48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Good crop, good flavor, firm. 3 3/8 86 16
R5 T95 56P1206 WNC -9 Pearlicious X:  FTF.  Good crop, nice color, freckles, ex.flavor. 3 1/8 79 18
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 18, 2018 -14 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches Grand Bright YNC -20
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 6C557 WPC -18 Good crop, still firm, full red color, medium flavor. 3 3/8 86 14
COMM 48P442 WPF -15 Heavy crop, firm, nice pink to red color, good size. 3 1/2 89 15
2013
R3 T67
60P1076 YNCSA -15 LG:  Huge, clean, firm, heavy crop, old tree.
KO:  Excellent last week.
3 3/8 86 14
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 66P773 YNC -20 Ex.color & shape, great flavor. 3 76 15
NEW 69P1141 WNC -19 Firm, heavy crop, excellent flavor. 3 76 19-22
2014
R6 T57
16A792 WPC -18 *Big crop, firm, ex.shape & color, HUGE. 3 5/8 92 14
NEW 23Q281 YNCSA -18 *Large, very firm, excellent flavor, perfect shape and ex.color 3 3/16 81 19
NEW 7C899 WNC -16 Baby tree:  Balanced flavor, rock hard, some freckles, sweet. 3 76 21
2011
R5 T80
11G1175 WPF -16 Huge, firm, clean, average flavor and pink color. 3 3/4 95 15
2017 9C673 WPC -15 Baby tree:  Heavy crop, ex.balanced flavor, great color. 3 3/8 86 16
NEW 7C901 WNC -15 **Baby tree:  Rock hard, dark red, great flavor. Balanced flv. 3 76 24
2013
R3 T59
3C319 YNC -15 Baby tree:  Firm, fairly clean. 3 1/8 79 13
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl.  Reference - large, firm, freckles, great flavor. 3 1/4 83 18-22
NEW 7C448 WNC -13 Large, very firm, balanced flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
NEW 58P340 YNCSA -11 Good crop and size, rock hard, great flavor, red-yellow-freckles. 3 1/8 79 22
R5 T95 56P1206 WNC -10 FTF:  Medium size, rock firm, freckles, great flavor. 3 1/8 79 20
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 5A505 R/Y -20 Still firm, excellent flavor, good crop. 1 13/16 46 29
New 1A1021 R/Y -18 Excellent flavor, ok crop. 1 7/8 48 25
New 17A418 RG/R -16 Excellent flavor, medium crop. 1 3/4 44 25-27
New 5A682 R/Y -14 Good flavor, ok crop. 1 13/16 46 24
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 25, 2018 -7 Reference:   Red Phoenix 1C116   PG/dR  -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, some cooked. 2 3/4 70 19
COMM 7M423 R/R -8 Sunrise - Heavy crop, ok size, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 17-19
New
ALL
9P888 B/R -14 ***Good crop, excellent flavor, medium size, very firm - crisp.
PLF - plant right now.  PHENOMINAL
2 1/2 64 27
2016
R3 T130
10P110 B/Y -10 Still very firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 18-21
2016
R3 T145
47M966 R/R -10 Heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor. 2 5/8 67 19-23
New 50M1210 RG/R -9 Good crop, good flavor, good size. 2 5/8 67 20
New 17A604 R/R -8 Good size for baby graft, good crop, excellent flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 22
2014
R4 T56
19P140 RG/R -8 Large size, good flavor, good crop. 2 3/4 70 20
2016
R4 T110
47M1076 R/RY -8 Good crop, nice flat round shape, large size, very firm, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 20
New 6P103 R/R -7    Large size, excellent flavor, ok crop. 2 3/4 70 21
New 10P603 R/R -7 Large size, good crop, slight heart shape, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 19
2017
R2 T124
47M1074 B/R -7 Heavy crop, giant size, firm, flavor? 3 76 19
New 49M1237 R/R -7 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 21
New 4P615 R/R -6 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 18-20
L.Y. 55M324 G/Y -6 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, mild skin, very firm. 2 3/4 70 16-20
New 4P95 RG/dR -5 Large size for baby graft, ok crop, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
Fuzzy Skin
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2016
R3 T108
13P26 YR/OR PP -10
+10
Pubescent Plum:  Preview.  Very heavy crop, very firm, 18 brix heading for 24, stays 3 weeks on the tree.  Sets with plum pollen.  Overcropped.  Scuff test is encouraging. 2 1/4 57 18
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  July 25, 2018 -2 Reference:  Red Phoenix R/R -12
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T143 62M200 GR/R -6 Medium crop, variable size. 2 3/4 70 16-18
R2 T139 20C732 RG/dR -2 Medium crop. 2 3/4 70 19
R4 T45 33M157 YG/Y -2 Medium crop. 2 7/8 73 16-20
R2 T155 20C535 RG/R +0 Good crop, huge size - different 20C535.  2013, not 2014. 3 76 17-21
R2 T129 50M63 GR/R +0 Medium crop. 2 3/4 70 20
             
R3 T165 35M155 YNCSA -2 Very good crop, nice color. 3 5/8 92 17-19
R3 T169 36M207 WPC +0 Good crop, very sweet flavor. 3 1/2 89 18
R3 T174 20Q1140 WNC +0 Medium crop, nice flavor, very large size. 3 1/2 89 21
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 25, 2018 -7 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches Snow Princess WPF +0
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 69P1141 WNC -19 Firm, heavy crop, excellent flavor. 3 76 19-22
NEW 7C899 WNC -16 Baby tree:  Balanced flavor, rock hard, some freckles, sweet. 3 76 21
2017 9C673 WPC -15 Baby tree:  Heavy crop, ex.balanced flavor, great color. 3 3/8 86 16
NEW 7C901 WNC -15 **Baby tree:  Rock hard, dark red, great flavor. Balanced flv. 3 76 24
COMM 15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl.  Reference - large, firm, freckles, great flavor. 3 1/4 83 18-22
NEW 58P340 YNCSA -11 Good crop and size, rock hard, great flavor, red-yellow-freckles. 3 1/8 79 22
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 23Q282 YNCSA -14 Young tree, firm, ex.color, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 18
NEW 65P204 WPC -13 Heavy crop, balanced flavor, firm - eglandular leaves. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 55P1084 WNC -12 Young tree, good color and flavor. 3 76 19
2012
R7 T90
28C145 YNCSA -11 Old tree - HUGE, nice sub-acid flavor, firm, average color. 3 3/8 86 15
NEW 7C897 YNCSA -8 Young tree, extremely firm, ex.color. 3 76 20
COMM
R5 T91 92
48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Preview - Good crop, good flavor, firm. 3 1/4 83 14
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New
7/25/2018
6A444 GR/Y -8 Excellent flavor, ok crop, good shape, firm. 1 7/8 48 22-25
New
7/25/2018
5A388 R/Y -8 Good flavor, nice shape, ok crop. 1 3/4 44 25
New
7/25/2018
7A535 R/R -7 *** Excellent flavor, ok crop, nice shape, very firm.  FRUITPUNCH FLAVOR !  PHENOMENAL for the UK. 2 51 23-26
New
7/25/2018
5A422 R/gY -7 Good crop, good flavor, nice shape. 1 3/4 44 22-26
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 1, 2018 +0 Reference:   Red Phoenix 1C116   PG/dR  -13
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 1C116 PG/dR -13 Red Phoenix - Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, some cooked. 2 3/4 70 18-20
2017
R2 T124
47M1074 B/R -3 Heavy crop, giant size, firm, good flavor. 3 76 19-21
New 54M326 P/G -2    Excellent flavor, good size, nice shape, firm, medium crop. 2 5/8 67 23
New 54M1055 R/R -1 Good flavor, large size, good crop. 2 3/4 70 23
COMM 8P892 GR/R +0 Crocodile Egg - Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, some cracks and heat damage. 2 3/4 70 18-20
2015
R2 T133
22C417 B/R +0 Heavy crop, large size, nice flat round shape, just ok flavor. 2 3/4 70 16-18
2015
R2 T103
7Q372 R/R +0 Large size, ok crop, nice shape, nice flavor. 2 3/4 70 20-25
2014
R4 T68
8C440 R/dR +0 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape, some heat damage. 3 76 19-21
2013
R2 T151
20C65 R/R +0 Excellent flavor, large size, good crop, very firm. 2 3/4 70 21
2014
R3 T114
20C535 RG/dR +0 Shown from KO last week, heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 21
New 6P943 R/RY +0 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 19
2017
R2 T123
4P854 R/R +0 Good crop, good flavor, good size, slight heart shape. 2 5/8 67 19-21
New 6M112 R/R +0 Excellent IS flavor, ok size for baby graft, ok crop, very firm. 2 1/2 64 21
2016
R4 T99
6P173 RG/R +1 Heavy crop, good size, slight heart shape, very firm, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 19-21
New 6M25 R/Yring +1 Excellent flavor, ok size for baby graft, ok crop, very firm.. 2 1/2 64 21-23
Fuzzy Skin
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2016
R3 T108
13P26 YR/OR PP -10
+10
Pubescent Plum:  Still firm, very heavy crop, very firm, 18 brix heading for 24, stays 3 weeks on the tree.  Sets with plum pollen.  Overcropped.  Scuff test is encouraging. 2 1/4 57 18-21
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 1, 2018 +5 Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0  Red Phoenix PG/R -13
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R3 T114 20C535 RG/R +0 Good crop, huge size - check shoulders. 2 7/8 73 19
R2 T119 47M40 GR/R +9 Good crop, green with crocodile egg look - check scuff. 2 5/8 67 18-20
R2 T126 26Q828 R/dR +9 Good crop, variable size, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 20
             
COMM
R5 T91 92
48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Preview - Good crop, good flavor, firm. 3 3/4 95 15
R7 T144 22Q516 WPF +0 Nice color, good crop, good flavor. 3 5/8 92 15
R3 T174 20Q1140 WNC +0 Medium crop, nice flavor, very large size. 3 1/2 89 21
R6 T60 60P115 WPC +4 Ok crop, good color, clingstone. 3 5/8 92 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 1, 2018 +0 Reference:  Majestic Pearl WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches Snow Princess WPF +0
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 65P204 WPC -7 Heavy crop, balanced flavor, firm - eglandular leaves. 3 3/8 86 16
2012
R7 T90
28C145 YNCSA -11 Old tree - HUGE, nice sub-acid flavor, firm, average color. 3 3/8 86 15
NEW 7C897 YNCSA -8 Young tree, extremely firm, ex.color. 3 76 20
COMM
R5 T91 92
48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Preview - Firm, heavy crop, excellent flavor, good size, excellent color. 3 1/4 83 17
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2017 33M975 WNC +0 Rock solid, medium color, slightly on the immature side, but still 21 brix! 3 76 21
2017 66P1127 YPCSA -4 Balanced flavor, firm, medium color. 3 76 16
NEW 20P1156 YPF -3 JULY PRINCESS.  Very heavy crop, nice color, excellent peach flavor. 3 1/4 83 16
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New
8/01/2018
1A518 R/Y +0 Excellent flavor, very firm, ok crop. 1 7/8 48 28
New
8/01/2018
5A30 GdR/YG +0 Excellent flavor, medium to light crop, very firm. 1 7/8 48 27-29
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 8, 2018 +7 Reference:   Black Pearl II  23C131   B/Y +5
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 23C131 B/Y +5 Black Pearl II - Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, nice shape, some cooked, few cracks. 2 3/4 70 17-20
COMM 36P999 R/Pk +2 Sunshine - Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, medium color, few cracks. 2 5/8 67 19
2015
R2 T103
7Q372 R/R +0 **Still firm - large size, ok crop, nice shape, nice flavor.  FRUITPUNCH FLAVOR - BEST. 2 3/4 70 21-26
2014
R4 T68
8C440 R/dR +0 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape, some heat damage. 3 76 19-22
2013
R2 T151
20C65 R/vdR +0 Still very firm, Excellent flavor, large size, good crop, very firm, some sun burn.  PHENOMENAL - BEST FLAVOR.  BRIAN 2 3/4 70 23
2014
R3 T114
20C535 RG/dR +0 Still very firm, heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor, very firm.  Shoulder tears? 2 3/4 70 22
2016
R4 T99
6P173 RG/R +5 Still firm, heavy crop, good size, slight heart shape, very firm, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 23-25
2016
R3 T32
0P48 B/R +5 Ok size for baby graft, ok flavor, firm, nice color. 2 1/2 64 19-21
New 6M187 R/Yring +6 Large size, excellent flavor, medium crop, very firm. 2 3/4 70 21-23
2013
R2 T139
20C732 GR/R +7    Ok size for small graft, good crop, good flavor, slight heart shape. 2 1/2 64 18-23
New 15A1061 RG/Yring +7 Excellent flavor, good crop, good size, slight heart shape. 2 5/8 67 21-23
New 17A1215 RG/R +7 Giant size for baby graft, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 2 7/8 73 20
New 4P167 B/R +7 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, very firm, nice shape, tough skin. 2 5/8 67 21-23
2016
R4 T67
4P889 B/R +7 Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm, nice shape.  AUST? 2 5/8 67 21
New 49M652 GR/R +7 Large size, good flavor, good crop, very firm. 2 3/4 70 20
New 48M57 B/Pk +7 Heavy crop, good size, ok flavor, very firm. 2 5/8 67 18-21
2016
R2 T59
57M59 B/R +10 **Very heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, very firm.  PLANTABLE. 2 5/8 67 21-24
Fuzzy Skin
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2016
R3 T108
13P26 YR/OR PP -10
+10
Pubescent Plum:  Still firm, very heavy crop, very firm, 18 brix heading for 24, stays 3 weeks on the tree.  Sets with plum pollen.  Overcropped.  Scuff test is encouraging. 2 1/4 57 18-23
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 8, 2018 +12 Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0  Red Phoenix PG/R -13
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T43 49M1184 GR/Pk +10 Good crop, cracks? 2 3/4 70 18
R2 T53 5Q719 RG/R +10 Good crop. 2 3/4 70 19
R2 T59 57M59 B/dR +13 **Good crop, ex. flavor.  PLANTABLE 2 3/4 70 23
R2 T131 8P892 RGD/dR +10 Very large, firm, good flavor, some heat damage. 2 7/8 73 18
R3 T37 10P336 GR/RY +15 Good crop, good flavor. 2 9/16 65 18
R3 T48 19A1167 R/R +12 Good crop, good flavor. 2 1/2 64 18
R3 T60 47M1086 RGY/R +10 Good crop, mild skin - HUGE. 3 76 21
R3 T77 36P999 R/Pk +10 Ok crop, variable size. 2 3/4 70 18-20
R3 T110 1A931 RG/R +10 Good crop, medium firmness, good flavor.  HUGE 3 76 17
             
R3 T77 13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess:  Ok crop, ex.color, firm, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 16
R3 T91 14A922 YNC +15 Good crop, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 15
R3 T166 69P690 WPC +8 Good crop, ex.flavor, nice color, large. 3 1/2 89 15
R3 T178 60P559 WNC +15 Ok crop, ex.flavor, medium color. 3 1/2 89 19
R3 T179 13A847 WPF +16 Good crop, good flavor. 3 1/2 89 16
R3 T185 14A908 YNC +10 Good crop, flavor ok. 3 1/4 83 14
R7
T129-133
14A931 WNC RF +15 HUGE and clean - RED FLESH - see below. 3 1/2 89 14
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 8, 2018 +7 Reference:  August Bright YNC +14
Nectarines & Peaches Snow Princess WPF +0
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2015
R3 T165
35M155 YNCSA +4 Firm, perfect shape, ex. color, very good flavor.  Nice flavor. 3 76 18
NEW 36M103 WPF +4 Firm, only pink color, very heavy crop. 3 1/4 83 18
2017 6B294 YNCSA +4 Heavy crop, young tree, ex.color and flavor.  EX FLV 3 76 20
NEW 22Q1198 YPC +5 Very heavy crop, ex. shape and color, firm. 3 1/8 79 15
NEW 9C395 YPF +7 Good color, good crop, firm, peach flavor. 3 1/4 83 14
NEW 6B290 YNC +8 Firm, very good color. 3 76 17
2014
R6 T60
60P115 WPC +8 Huge crop, large size, very firm, med. color, ex.flavor. 3 1/2 89 17
2015
R3 T187
14A931 WNC RF +10 Genetically RED FLESH!  Moderate acid flavor, firm, good size, ex.color - a new line coming in the sub-acid range. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 7C504 WNC +11 Young tree, good crop, firm, ex.flavor.  EX FLV 3 76 20
COMM
R3 T77
13G368 WPF +13 Preview:  Sierra Princess - Ex. color, firm, great flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
5A130 R/Y +12 Very nice flavor, crop ok, nice shape, firm. 2 51 26
5A120 R/YO +12 Nice flavor, ok crop, nice shape, very firm. 2 51 24
6A585 GR/O +9 Fantastic flavor, heavy crop, slight heart shape, lower acid - spectacular flavor. 2 51 27
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 22, 2018 +26 Reference:  Autumn Honey 10P336 GR/R +20
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R4 T67 4P889 B/Pk +15 Rock firmness, sweet & tart, heavy crop. 2 5/8 67 20
R2 T157 8P935 G/Y +15 Good crop, clean, juicy. 2.75 70 22-24
R2 T119 47M40 GR/R +15 Croc Egg II - firm, crisp, sweet. 2 3/4 70 21
R3 T37 10P336 GR/RY +15 Ex.flavor, firm, good crop. 2.625 67 21
R2 T101 48M758 RG/R +15 Med.size, good crop, ex.flavor. 2.625 67 22
R2 T107 47M382 GY/Y +17 Heavy crop, firm, no tree scuff. 2.625 67 19
R2 T59 57M59 B/dR +20 Heavy crop, acid and sweet. 2.75 70 23
R3 T48 19A1167 R/R +20 Very heavy crop, acid and sweet. 2.625 67 19
R3 T60 47M1086 RGY/R +20 HUGE - 2ND LOOK. 3.125 79 23
R2 T116 11P205 R/R +24 Sunset in Aust.  OK crop, good flavor, variable size. 2 3/8 60 20
R2 T45 0C621 R/Pk +25 Very heavy crop, variable size, extremely firm. 2.75 70 21
R3 T117 8G293 R/Yring +25 Heart shaped, very firm, good shoulders, medium crop. 2.625 67 22
R2 T52 6P33 R/Y +30 Preview:  Huge, flat, good crop. 3.25 83 16
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 22, 2018 +21 Reference:   Autumn Honey 10P336  GR/RY +25
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 0C768 B/R +12 Black Majesty - Still firm, good crop, large size, good flavor, few drops now. 2 3/4 70 21
COMM 21C330 R/Y +20  Red Yummy - Large size, good crop, good flavor, very firm. 2 7/8 73 20-22
COMM 10P336 GR/RY +25 Autumn Honey - Heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 21
L.Y. 10P77 RG/R +14    Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, nice shape. 2 3/4 70 21
2014
R3 T60
47M1086 GR/RY +18 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape. 3 76 21
2016
R2 T66
8G817 G/gW +20 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, very firm, slight egg shape. 2 7/8 73 20-22
New 4P210 B/Oring +20 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size for baby graft. 2 1/2 64 20
New 55M268 RG/dR +20 Ex. flavor, mild skin, very firm, med. crop, good size baby graft. 2 5/8 67 24-26
New 10C808 G/Y +21 Excellent flavor, ok crop, variable size, firm. 2 3/4 70 24-26
New 21Q473 GR/RY +21 Good size for baby graft, good flavor, medium crop. 2 5/8 67 23-26
2015
R2 T101
48M758 RG/R +21 Heavy crop, medium size, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 21-24
New 53M689 Y/Y +21 Excellent flavor, good crop, large size, firm. 2 3/4 70 21-23
New 6M6 RG/OY +21 Heavy crop, ex. flavor, ok size, slight heart shape, very firm. 2 5/8 67 23-25
New 9M412 RG/R +24 Large size, good crop, good flavor, nice shape, very firm. 2 3/4 70 23
2017
R3 T55
27P1078 R-P/R +25 Good flavor, ok crop, ok size. 2 5/8 67 22
2013
R2 T116
11P205 R/R +25 Very heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor, firm. 2 7/16 62 22
New 18A897 GRO/Yring +25 Good flavor, ok crop, good size for small graft, very firm. 2 5/8 67 21
Fuzzy Skin
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2016
R3 T108
13P26 YR/OR PP -10
+10
Pubescent Plum:  Still firm, very heavy crop, very firm, 18 brix heading for 24, stays 5 weeks on the tree.  Sets with plum pollen.  Overcropped.  Scuff test is encouraging. 2 1/4 57 18-24
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 22, 2018 +26 Reference:  Sierra Princess 13G368 WPF +15
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R3 T187 14A931 WNC RF +12 Red flesh - HUGE & clean - 2 weeks ago. 3 76 15
R5 T109 13G368 WPF +14 Ex.color, medium size, nice flavor. 3 1/4 83 15-17
R3 T185 14A908 YNC +15 Good color, firm. 3 76 16
R3 T91 14A922 YNC +20 Huge, good color. 3 1/2 89 14
R5 T69 60P1063 WNC +20 Medium color, good size & flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
R3 T88 60P798 WNC +22 Good color, firm, freckles. 3 3/8 86 20
R3 T86 3C500 YNC +25 Good color, firm. 3 1/4 83 15-17
JD 55P278 WNC +20        
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 22, 2018 +21 Reference:   August Bright WNC +15  Giant Pearl WNC +15
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 9C395 YPF +7 3rd Look:  Good color, good crop, firm, peach flavor. 3 1/4 83 14
R3 T185 14A908 YNC +12 2nd Look:  Heavy crop, firm, very nice flavor, good color. 3 1/8 79 15
R3 T178 60P259 WNC +14 Heavy crop, firm, pretty good color, nice flavor, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 19
R3 T91 14A922 YNC +15 2nd Look:  Heavy crop, firm, very nice flavor, good color. 3 1/8 79 15
NEW 23Q10 WNC +15 Baby tree:  Heavy crop, firm, good color, excellent flavor. 2 7/8 73 22
R7 T96 6P120 WNC +15 GIANT PEARL - reference - huge, weak color 3 1/2 89 19
R7 T95 26P288 YNC +15 AUGUST BRIGHT - reference  3 1/4 83 17
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +15 Heavy crop, ex.shape, nice color. 3 3/8 86 17
NEW 23Q869 WPF +17 Baby tree:  Firm, ex. balanced flavor. 3 1/8 79 21
NEW 63P290 WNC RF +17 RED FLESH:  Very heavy crop, firm, crisp, acid flavor - blood red to the pit! 2 7/8 73 16
R5 T104 62P215 YNCSA +18 Heavy crop, nice color, firm, freckles. 3 1/8 79 19
R6 T92 11A975 YPFSA +18 Huge size, sub-acid balanced flavor, nice color, ave. firm. 3 1/2 89 20
R3 T179 13A847 WPF +18 Huge, flat nose, pink color, firm, tight pit cavity. 3 3/4 95 16
R3 T79 68P1116 YPC +20 Good crop, firm, ex. peach flavor, orange skin color. 3 3/8 86 15
R6 T68 23Q513 YPCSA +20 Huge size, sub-acid balanced flavor, nice color, ave. firm. 3 1/2 89 19
NEW 7B59 YNCSA +22 Baby Tree:  Only a few fruits on a very small tree - ex. flavor. 3 76 20
NEW 7B77 WPC +22 Baby Tree:  Huge size for this tree, good crop, firm, nice shape, good color. 3 1/4 83 16
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 6A710 RG/Pk +21 Good flavor, good crop. 1 3/4 44 27
New 6A485 R/Y +21 Excellent flavor, light crop, firm. 1 3/4 44 27-29
New 11P450 RY/Yring +19 Good flavor, ok crop. 1 3/4 44 22
New 11P467 R/Y +21 Good flavor, good crop, smaller size. 1 5/8 41 24
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 29, 2018 +33 Reference:  Black Onyx 6A631 B/O +35
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T107 47M382 GY/Y +17 Heavy crop, firm, no tree scuff. 2 5/8 67 23
R3 T48 19A1167 R/R +20 Very heavy crop, acid and sweet. 2 5/8 67 19
R2 T52 T73 6P33 R/Y +30 Huge, flat, good crop. 3 76 19
             
R2 T81 4M176 R/RY +38 Good crop and flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
R2 T55 8C451 R/Yring +40 Very nice flavor. 2 3/4 70 20-23
R3 T151 24C884 R/Y +40 Good crop, ok flavor. 2 7/8 73 18
R3 T157
R7 T147-150
15G1028 B/Y +40 Preview - heavy crop. 2 3/4 70 18
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 29, 2018 +28 Reference:   Autumn Honey 10P336  GR/RY +25
Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 10P336 GR/RY +25 Autumn Honey - Still firm, heavy crop, good size, good flavor, firm. 2 3/4 70 22-24
COMM 6A631 B/O +30 Black Onyx - Good flavor, good size, very firm, medium crop. 2 5/8 67 21-25
COMM 25C60 R/W +35 Red Coconut - Good crop, ok size, nice color and shape, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 19-21
2014
R3 T60
47M1086 GR/RY +18 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, nice shape. 3 76 21-23
L.Y. 63M1227 Y/pkY +25 Heavy crop, variable size, ok flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 20
New 49M510 B/gW +26 Good flavor, ok crop, good size, firm, nice shape. 2 5/8 67 19-22
New 47M1124 B/Yring +27 Gaint size, good flavor, good crop, bumpy skin. 3 1/4 83 18-20
2015
R2 T83
10G736 Y/Y +28 Heavy crop, large size, firm, excellent flavor, very few cracks. 2 3/4 70 22
New 10Q1109 RG/R +28 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, slight heart shape. 2 3/4 70 20
2015
R2 T99
24C635 R/R +29 Very heavy crop, large size, excellent flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
2016
R2 T52,73
6P33 R/Y +30    Giant size, good crop, excellent flavor, nice shape, very firm. 3 76 20-24
Fuzzy Skin
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
2016
R3 T108
13P26 YR/OR PP -10
+20
Pubescent Plum:  Still firm, very heavy crop, very firm, 18 brix heading for 24, stays 5 weeks on the tree.  Sets with plum pollen.  Overcropped.  Scuff test is encouraging. 2 1/4 57 18-24
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  August 29, 2018 +33 Reference:  
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R3 T86 3C500 YNC +25 Good color, firm. 3 1/4 83 16
R3 T192 63P424 YNC +36 Good crop. 3 1/8 79 16
R5 T127 8G1073 YPC +40 Ok crop and flavor - very firm & nice color - orange. 3 3/4 95 14
R7 T104 65M195 YPCSA +35 Ok crop, very large size. 3 7/8 98 15
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 29, 2018 +29 Reference:  September Bright YNC +35
Nectarines & Peaches
LAST WEEK Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
NEW 23Q10 WNC +15 **Baby tree:  Heavy crop, firm, good color, ex. balanced flavor!!! 2 7/8 73 26
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +20 **BEST WHITE at +20 period & last year.  HUGE, heavy crop, firm, good color, nice shape. 3 3/4 95 14-20
R3 T79 68P1116 YPC +20 Good crop, firm, ex. peach flavor, orange skin color. 3 3/8 86 15
THIS WEEK
15 R3 T179 13A847 WPF +18 HUGE, medium color & firmness, nice flavor, ex. cavity. 3 3/4 95 18
12 R7 T103 10A732 WPC +22 Very heavy crop, nice shape, medium color. 3 1/2 89 15
2017 23Q274 WNC +23 **Good crop, good color, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 20
NEW 63P218 WNC +27 **Heavy crop, good color with some freckles, very sweet. 3 76 21
15 R3 T172 68P1140 WNC +28 **Good crop, very good color, medium firmness. 3 1/8 79 18
JD 55P278 WNC +28 Firm, pretty good color, balanced flavor. 3 76 22
JD 7G824 WNC +30 Roughish, very firm, good color, freckles, ex.flavor. 3 1/8 79 24
NEW 68M910 YPF RF +25 Med. size, firm, nice freestone, RED FLESH, good flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 65M195 YPCSA +26 Heavy crop, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 10C194 YPCSA +28 GIANT, firm, no bleeding, good crop, ex. sweet flavor, slt cork. 3 3/4 95 21
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 11P370 YR/R +24 Good crop, excellent flavor, cherry size. 1 7/16 37 25-27
New 9A578 YG/YO +26 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, heart shape. 1 3/4 44 27-29
New 21Q666 dR/Y +26 Good flavor, good crop, heart shape. 2 51 25
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
PLUMS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  September 12, 2018 +47 Reference:  September Yummy +50
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T52 T73 6P33 R/Y +30 Huge, flat, good crop - excellent flavor, juicy. 3 76 19
R2 T81 4M176 R/RY +38 Good crop and flavor. 2 3/4 70 21
R3 T157
R7 T147-150
15G1028 B/Y +40 Very heavy crop, firm, large size, great flavor, juicy, commercial. 2 7/8 73 20
R2 T55 8C451 R/Yring +40 Very nice flavor. 2 3/4 70 20-23
R2 T21 7C397 R/RO +40 V.heavy crop, nice round shape. 2 3/4 70 17
R2 T42 42M240 RG/R +45 V.heavy crop, crisp, candy flavor - size? 2 1/2 64 22
R2 T20 9G323 R/R +50 Light crop, small tree - fruit punch! Commercial. Watch shoulders. 2 3/4 70 20
R6 T98-112 1A1168 P/Yring +50 Outstanding FRUICTPUNCH flavor.  Heavy crop, large size, firm, now visible flaws.  Commercial. 2 7/8 73 23
R2 T35 1A447 R/Y +50 V.heavy crop, HUGE, firm, juicy. 3 76 20
R3 T101 26P627 R/Y +50 Sept. Yummy, med.size, commercial. 2 5/8 67 18
R6 T135 9G329 RG/R +60 Preview:  V.h.crop, ex.flavor, heart shp. 2.375 60 23
R2 T85 12G998 GR/dR +65 Good crop, ex.flavor, medium firm. 2 3/4 70 20
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 12, 2018 +42 Reference:  September Yummy +50
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 0C498 B/R +40 Black Jack - Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, some dryness. 3 76 17-19
COMM 3A155 R/R +43 Ok crop, ok size, excellent flavor, very firm. 2 5/8 67 23-26
COMM 15G1028 B/Y +45 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm, bumpy skin. 2 3/4 70 21-24
COMM 1A447 R/O +55 Ruby Sugar - Preview, Good crop, large size, good flavor now, very firm. 2 3/4 70 18-21
16 R2 T52,73 6P33 R/Y +30 Still very firm, giant size, good crop, excellent flavor, nice shape. 3 76 20-25
LY 51M156 RG/R +36 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 20
LY 21Q1183 R/Y +37 Large size, good crop, good flavor. 2 7/8 73 22
New 3Q1230 YR/Y +38 Excellent flavor, good crop, ok size for own root. 2 1/2 64 26
14 R3 T144 53M282 GR/Pk +40 Good crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 22
17 R2 T37 10P639 P/Yring +40 Heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor, heart shape. 2 5/8 67 22
New 21Q602 B/R +40 Excellent flavor, medium size, good crop, firm. 2 7/16 62 22-25
Showed
2015
25C44 R/R +42 Very heavy crop, good size, nice shape, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 18-21
2013
R2 T79
20C733 R/R +45 Very heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor, medium firmness, slight heart shape. 2 5/8 67 22
New 9A410 R/Pk +45 Good flavor, ok size for own root, nice shape. 2 1/2 64 23
2014
R3 T156
7G737 GR/RY +45 Good crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 22
LY 25C37 RY/Y +46 Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, very firm. 2 1/2 64 23-25
Exp. 2013
R6T98-112
1A1168 P/Y +50 Preview - Excellent flavor already, large size, nice shape, good crop, ok firmness. 2 3/4 70 22
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  September 12, 2018 +47 Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +42
Nectarines & Peaches
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R3 T192 63P424 YNC +36 Good crop. 3 1/8 79 16
R2 T176 16A1152 WNC +50 Firm, nice color. 3 3/8 86 17
R6 T82 63P221 WNC +45 Nice late color - white with Aut.Bright 3 1/8 79 20-24
R7 T109 14G872 WPF +35 Firm, good color. 3 1/2 89 16
R5 T122 20P966 WPF +40        
R3 T107 3C501 YNC +52 Good crop, firm, nice color. 3 1/2 89 14
R3 T192 63P424 YNC +45 Very good color. 3 1/4 83 15
R6 T77 14Q1019 YNC +45 Good color. 3 76 13
R2 T179
R3 T124
13G520 YPC +45 Ex. crop and color, HUGE, round. 3 1/2 89 14
R7 T111 69P1151 YPCSA +50 Firm, good crop, balanced flavor. 3 3/4 95 13
R5 T137-38 13A337 WNF +55 Firm, freestone, excellent flavor, average color only. 3 3/8 86 21
R5 T130 69P964 YNC +45 Large, firm, good color. 3 3/8 86 15
R6 T78 69P1137 YPF +52 Preview:  Heavy crop, nice cavity. 3 1/2 89 14
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 12, 2018 +42 Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +42
LAST WEEK Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +20 **BEST WHITE at +20 period & last year.  HUGE, heavy crop, firm, good color, nice shape. 3 3/4 95 14-20
COMM 48P606 WPF +20 Glacier Queen - Ivory Rose.  Huge, pink color, firm, nice shape. 3 3/4 95 15
2017 23Q274 WNC +23 **Good crop, good color, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 20
New 63P218 WNC +27 **Heavy crop, good color with some freckles, very sweet. 3 76 23
15 R3 T172 68P1140 WNC +28 **Good crop, very good color, medium firmness. 3 1/8 79 18
COMM 20P966 WPF +40 Glacier Princess - Lady Empress.  HUGE, full red to pink color, firm, oblong - number one peach in China. 4 102 16
THIS WEEK
COMM 8G1073 YPC +35 August Princess.  Huge size, firm, non-melting, ex.color. 3 5/8 92 15
New 69P330 WPC NM +36 Non-melting firmness, perfect shape, medium color, small tree. 3 1/4 83 20
COMM 14G872 WPF +35 Pearl Princess XIII.  Large, ex. color, firm, nice cavity & shape. 3 5/8 92 18
COMM 20P966 WPF +40 Glacier Princess - Lady Empress.  Huge, nice pink color, firm, oblong. 3 5/8 92 18
COMM 10A978 WPF +45 Ex. color, firm, nice cavity, perfect shape, with 20P966. 3 1/2 89 17
New 45M1120 WNC +35 Baby tree - 4 fruits - firm, nice color and large size relatively. 3 1/4 83 22
R6 T82-91 63P221 WNC +40 Good size, firm, nice color, some freckles, excellent flavor. 3 1/8 79 22
R6 T73 14Q1062 YNC +35 Heavy crop, large size, firm, good color - w/Sept.Bright 3 1/4 83 15
COMM 9P89 YNC +40 Ref.  Autumn Bright 3 76 15
New 14Q1052 YNC +41 Very heavy crop, small tree, excellent color & firmness. 3 76 15
New 63P556 YNC +42 Small tree overcropped.  Ex.color, firm, nice shape. 2 7/8 73 16
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
PLUMS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  September 26, 2018 +61 Reference:  September Yummy +50
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T35 1A447 R/Y +50 Ruby Sugar - Very heavy crop, HUGE, firm, juicy. 3 76 21
R6 T98-112 1A1168 P/Yring +50 Excellent flavor, heavy crop, large size, firm, no visible flaws.  Commercial. 3    76 23
R6 T135 9G329 RG/dR +65 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, heart shape, variable size. 2 1/2 64 20-23
R2 T34 7C476 R/YR +55 Good flavor, variable large size, good crop, 2% cracks. 2 3/4 70 20
R7 T163-177 50P23 dP/Pk +65 Good flavor, good crop, large size. 2 7/8 73 22
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 26, 2018 +56 Reference:  September Yummy +50
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
COMM 15G1028 B/Y +45 Still firm, heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm, bumpy skin. 2 3/4 70 21-24
COMM 1A447 R/O +55 Ruby Sugar - Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, very firm. 2 3/4 70 18-21
COMM 26P627 R/Y +55 September Yummy - Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, color? 2 1/2 64 23
Exp. 2013
R6T98-112
1A1168 P/Y +50 Excellent flavor already, large size, nice shape, good crop, ok firmness. 2 3/4 70 22-24
16 R2 T34 7C476 R/Yring +52 Ok crop, large size, nice shape, excellent flavor. 2 3/4 70 22
New 48M678 B/Y +52 Good crop, good flavor, medium size, heart shape.  flavor? 2 1/2 64 22
New 48M1092 B/Y +55 Good crop, large size, slight heart shape, good flavor.  shoulder? 2 3/4 70 22
New 5M393 RG/Y +55 Giant size, medium crop, nice shape, slight aeration, good flavor. 3 76 23
Exp. 13 9G329 PG/dR +60 Very heavy crop, good flavor, heart shape, medium size. 2 7/16 62 22
14 R2 T65 13P870 R/Y +60 Very heavy crop, medium size, good flavor, egg shape. 2 7/16 62 24
Exp.16 50P23 dP/R +65 Preview - Heavy crop, good flavor, good size. 2 3/4 70 20-23
17 R3 T29 3Q610 R/R +65 Very heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, very firm.  Crisp & sweet. 2 5/8 67 21
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 26, 2018 +56 Reference:  Autumn Bright YNC +42
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
17 R7 T141 69P964 YNC +45 Excellent color, firm. 3 76 17
13 R3 T124
15 R2 T179
13G520 YPC NM +45 Ex. at KO two weeks ago.  Firm, ex.color, good flavor - sequel to 8G1073. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 23Q1050 WPC +50 Heavy crop, young tree, good color. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 23Q1131 YPC +50 Good crop, very nice color, lower acid to mild, firm. 3 1/8 79 17
14 R6 T77 14Q1019 YNC +50 Very heavy crop, good color. 3 76 15
15 R2 T177 23Q1097 YNC +52 Firm, heavy crop, medium color. 3 1/8 79 17
NEW 23Q533 WPC +53 Very heavy crop, firm, good color, clean. 3 76 19
14 R6 T79 35M946 YPC +55 GOLDEN color, non-melting, good flavor, large with good flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
COM R5 T137 13A337 WNF +55 Firm, ex.flavor, freestone - slight cork. 3 1/8 79 18
15 R2 T186 24Q32 WNC +55 Great color!  Firm, nice shape, heavy crop, best of week. 3 76 18
COM R5 T134 54P1065 WNC +60 Preview - clingstone, firm, nice flavor - slight cork. 3 76 18
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New 4A1148 GR/G +50 Good crop, good flavor, very firm. 1 3/4 44 29
New 7A1049 GY/Y +45 Good flavor, slight heart shape, medium crop. 1 5/8 41 28-30
New 11P188 R/Y +50 Heavy crop, good flavor, nice color, heart shape, cherry size. 1 1/2 38 26
New 19Q928 G/Y +52 Very firm, good crop, nice flavor, slight heart shape. 1 7/8 48 25
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
PLUMS
Location:  Kingsburg Orchard Test Block
DATE:  October 10, 2018 +75 Reference:  62M513 R/Y +80
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
R2 T35 1A447 R/Y +50 Ruby Sugar - Very heavy crop, HUGE, firm, juicy.   3 76 22
R2 T5
R7 T163-177
50P23 dP/Pk +65 Good flavor, good crop, large size.  Still firm. 2 7/8 73 22
R2 T4 T62
R7 T151-152
62M513 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, excellent flavor, very firm, round shape, nice size. 2 3/4 70 22
R2 T50 25C561 R/Y +80 Heavy crop, firm, high sugar, ex.flavor - 2% cracks. 2 1/2 64 22
R2 T27T48
R7 T131
5A713 R/Y +85 Good crop, ex.flavor. 2 7/8 73 22
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 10, 2018 +70 Reference:  62M513  R/Y  +80
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Exp. 13 9G329 PG/dR +60 Still frim, very heavy crop, good flavor, heart shape, medium size. 2 7/16 62 22
Exp. 16 50P23 dP/R +65 Still firm, heavy crop, good flavor, good size. 2 3/4 70 20-23
17 R3 T29 3Q610 R/R +65 Still firm, very heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, very firm.  Crisp & sweet with a pomegranate flavor. 2 5/8 67 21-24
New 31N365 P/Yring +67 Good crop, small size, good flavor. 2 3/8 60 24
New 28Q236 R/Y +70 Good crop, medium size, heart shape, good flavor, watch aeration. 2 7/16 62 25
Comm 61M300 dP/Y +70 Good flavor, good crop, medium size, good color, some aeration. 2 1/2 64 23
Exp. 15 10Q1097 PB/OY +75 Good crop, good size, heart shape, very firm. 2 3/4 70 24
Comm 62M513 R/Y +80 Preview - Good crop, large size, good balanced flavor now. 2 7/8 73 22-25
16 R2 T20 9G323 PB/R +80 Light crop on young graft, large size, good flavor, some damage. 2 3/4 70 21
Comm 5A713 R/Y +85 Heavy crop, ok size, oblong shape, good flavor now. 2 5/8 67 21
PEACH Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
23N321 YPCSA +65 Firm, good color, sub-acid flavor, pretty rain tough. 3 1/8 79 17
Cherry Plums
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
New
10/9/2021
*4A1080 RG/R +55 Excellent flavor, good crop, past ripe but some still firm. 1 3/4 44 25
New
10/9/2018
19Q968 G/Yring +60 Medium crop, excellent flavor, juicy, firm, some red shoulders over green skin. 2 51 25
New
10/9/2019
*21Q1087 B/Yring +60 Very heavy crop, good flavor, crisp, firm, young graft. 1 7/8 48 24
New
10/9/2022
17A305 R/Y +60 Good crop, baby plum, medium firmness, good flavor, young graft. 1 5/8 41 27
New
10/9/2020
*23Q1190 RG/R +70 Medium crop, rock firmness, nice flavor - young graft. 1 7/8 48 24
B Q GENETICS 2018 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
PLUMS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 30, 2018  +90 Reference:  62M513  R/Y  +80
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch mm Brix
Exp. 16 50P23 dP/R +65 Still very firm, heavy crop, good flavor, large size. 2 3/4 70 20-23
New
T-1
28Q236 R/Y +70 Still firm, good crop, medium size, heart shape, good flavor, watch aeration. 2 7/16 62 23-26
Exp. 15 10Q1097 PB/OY +75 Still firm, medium crop, large size, heart shape, nice flavor. 2 3/4 70 24
Comm 62M513 R/Y +80 Still very firm, good crop, large size, good balanced flavor. 2 7/8 73 22-25
New 47M595 R/Y +82 Very firm, excellent flavor, good crop, slight heart shape. 2 1/2 64 23
Comm 5A713 R/Y +85 Still firm, heavy crop, ok size, oblong shape, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 21