BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 07, 2013  -84 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
54P111 WN LC -92 Very Good flavor, mild acid, medium firm, no cracks. 2 5/16" 15 baby tree
1C428 YN vLC -92 LARGE,  Excelent color and shape, great flavor and no cracks. 2 1/4" 12 baby tree - past no sample
2C230 YN LC -92 Excelent color, no cracks, good flavor, size? 2" 10 baby tree
2C422 YN -92 Excelent color, good flavor, firm, nice shape, size? 2" 15 baby tree
34M640 YN mLC -90 LARGE,  Excelent color and shape, great flavor and no cracks. 2 7/16" 11  
1C493 YN vLC -90 Excellent color and shape, firm, good size, no cracks, 1 thrip 2 5/16" 10 baby tree
61P994 YN vLC -89 LARGE,  Excelent flavor and shape, great color with only 2 thrip cracks 2 1/2" 13 small tree
2C421 WN mLC -85 Firm, mildly acidic, nice color, ok size. 2 1/4" 12 baby tree
31C26 WN mLC -85 Firm, crack free, Ok size, acidic, nice color, flavor? 2 7/16" 11  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C149 WPC LC -84 Firm, mildly acidic, heavy crop, firm, nice color, slt.oblong.  A few days before May Princess. 2 1/2" 12  
Johnny Diepersloot's Test Block
31C906 WPC -80 Very heavy crop, nice size especially in the top, firm, good balanced flavor, perfect shape, pretty color - size spread:  64's 56's 70's 48's.  Starts during the 2nd pick of Snow Angel. 2 3/4" 12  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 15, 2013  -76 Reference:  May Princess -82
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
28C6 YN LC -84 LARGE, nice color, some apex tears. 2 1/2" 14  
1C845 WN  -81 Ok flavor, size is ok for late thinning, still pretty firm again this week  2 3/8" 13 young tree
27C395 WN vLC -79 Medium crop, firm with great flavor, but a few too many apex tears. 2 5/16" 18 young tree
61P5 YN vLC -75 Large size for a young tree, firm, flat shape, nice flavor. 2 1/2" 13 young tree
2C565 WN mLC -72 Medium size on a baby tree, firm, nice color, good shape, flavor? 2 3/8" 12 young tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
61P571 YP MLC -83 Excelent color and size, very nice flavor, firm? 2 1/2" 12 baby tree
31C149 WP  -83 Ok size, firm, very mild acid, weak flavor but strong aroma.  2 5/8" 11 2nd look
12G873         May Princess YP NM -82 Very firm, non-melting flesh, takes the heat, nice color, perfect shape, medium sizes:  56's 64's 48's. 2 5/8" ±    
60P406 YP LC -80 LARGE, excellent flavor nice shape, firm? 2 9/16" 14 baby tree
54P311 YP LC -80 LARGE, nice shape and flavor, great color, firm? 2 3/4" 14  
27C334 YP LC NM -80 Excelent flavor, very firm, good size and shape 70's, nice color, follows May Princess - need to compare for size and timing.  2 1/2" 16 baby tree
31C906       Ivory May WP MLC  -80 Nice color, ok size here, large at Johnny's D's, slightly acidic flavor but good, ok firmness.  Snow Leopard - see the picture.  Large fruit in the top, smaller fruit down low.  We still need to verify the size in commercial settings. 2 3/4" 14  
12G641 YP vLC -70 Preview.  Good crop and size.      
Apricots
18P804 Red Blush -78 Good crop, nice size, excellent BLUSH, nice flavor, no visible pit burn but a few overripe tips, nice flavor, ok juice.  One week before Golden May.  2 5/16" 17  
13C300 P/O -76 Good flavor, firm, slightly oblong shape, heavy crop, size might be ok for a small overcropped tree.  A little before Red Velvet. 2" 17 baby tree
KO TEST BLOCKS
6M86
May Bright
YN mLC -72 Large crop, nice sizes, excellent shiny red color, firm, excellent flavor.  Commercial block near Dinuba had great size (56's, 48's, 64's), color and flavor, and appeared to be a couple of days ahead of Zee Fire.   2 7/8" 15  
29C937 YP -72 Nice size, heavy crop, medium firmness, excellent shape, nice flavor. 2 7/8" 12  
28C95 WN -76 Good flavor, firm, slightly oblong shape, heavy crop, size might be ok for a small overcropped tree.  A little before Red Velvet. 2" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 22, 2013  -69 Reference:  May Bright -72, 2P790 WNC -68
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C574 YN vLC -78 Huge, dark red color, medium firm, some red flesh, very heavy crop, LARGE , red flesh? - missed last week. 2 7/8 13 Missed
last week
61P5 YN vLC -75 Large size for a young tree, firm, flat shape, nice flavor.  Still firm this week. 2 3/4" 13 2nd Look
young tree
2C565 WN mLC -75 Medium size on a baby tree, still firm, nice color, good shape, ok flavor, still firm. 2 7/16" 15 2nd look
young tree
1C452 YN LC -75 Large, ex. shape and color, good crop, ready last week, short stem? 2 3/4" 13 young tree
67M9 YN -74 Ex. color, heavy crop, firm, a few points, slightly oblong. 2  1/2" 13 young tree
30P484
May Pearl
WN mLC -74 Ex. Quality but small size.   14  
6M86              MAY BRIGHT YN mLC -72 EX. FLAVOR and color, firm, nice shape, large commercialy this year in 3rd leaf orchard. 2 7/8" 16  
31C474 YN mLC -72 Large size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright. 2 5/8" 12 2nd Look
young tree
61P504 WN LC -72 Very firm, sweet, nice shape, freckles. 2 1/2" 17    young tree
3C718 WN LC -71 Mild flavor, round flat shape, few freckles, firm. 2 1/2" 17 young tree
36M460 WN mLC -70 Clean, ex. balanced flavor, ex. Color, FIRM! size?  3C location. 2 1/2" 15    young tree
65P192 WN LC -70 Firm, good crop, clean, nice mild flavor on small tree, size? 2 1/2" 16    young tree
3C797 WN LC -70 Good color, nice shape, firm. 2 9/16" 15 young tree
61P113 YNC LC -70 Ex.color, nice shape, firm, good crop, size? 2 1/2" 12 young tree
2P790 WN -68 Good size, crop, color, firmness, and flavor - almost ready.      
53P410
Kay Diam. VII
YN -67 Preview.      
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Princess -70 Size Brix
27C356 YP LC -73 Ex. color, nice shape, firm?     Young Tree
61P1114 WP LC  -72 Large on baby tree, good color, firm, nice flat shape, balanced flavor. 2 3/4" 12 Young Tree
1C894 WP LC  -71 Ex. color, good size, tippy, young tree. 2 5/8" 12 Young Tree
12G641
Spring Prin.
YP vLC -70 Ex. flavor, very large size, weak firmness this year, flat shape, weak color. 3" 13     
29C17          Ivory Duchess WP mLC -65 Preview.      
Apricots Ripe Reference:  Goldenmay  -70 Size Brix
18C404 Cot -72 Good flavor, good crop, medium firm, very slight blush, large. 2 1/2" 20 Old Tree
20P1075 Cot -71 Good flavor, good size, nice color, ok crop, Sub-acid? 2  3/8 22 young tree
19P422
Goldenmay
Cot -70 Heavy crop, mild medium flavor, firm. 2  3/8 14 Ref.
44P600 Cot -70 Ok flavor, good color, good size, good crop. 2  3/8 16 young tree
19C133 Cot -70 Ok flavor, good size, good crop. 2  1/2" 15  
44P469 Cot -67 Large size on baby tree with good shape and some blush. 2  1/2" 16 young tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 29, 2013  -62 Reference:  Rose Bright -62, 2P790 WNC -68
All white flesh varieties listed are before 30C558
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C474 YN LC  -72 Large size on a baby tree, v.firm, nice color, good shape, close to May Bright.  Heavy crop, large size, found older tree.  2 7/8" 14-16 2nd look
6M86             May Bright YN mLC -72 EX. FLAVOR and color, firm, nice shape, large commercialy this year in 3rd leaf orchard. Outstanding, just finishing. 2 7/8" 16 young tree
65P192 WN LC -71 Firm, good crop, clean, nice mild flavor on small tree, size? Still firm, ex.balanced flavor, a few apex tears. 2 3/4" 18-20 2nd look young tree
3C797 WN LC -70 Good color, nice shape, firm, good size on baby tree. 2 9/16" 16 2nd Look
young tree
2P790
Pearlicious I
WN mLC -68 Ex. crop, shape, flavor and size, clean with a few freckles, firm - a few irregular small and soft ones - outstanding. 3" 19 orig. tree
29C576 WN LC -67 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, dark red with freckles, just 2 split pits and 2 cracks. 2 5/8" 18-20  
1C875 WN vLC -66 Ex.bal.flavor, very firm, medium size, good crop, few freckles.  2 1/2" 18 young tree
3C608 WN LC -66 Nice color, heavy crop, balanced flavor. 2  3/4" 14 young tree
28C95 WN -66 Balanced flavor, good crop, nice color, some freckles. 2 5/8" 16  
15A262 YN -66 Clean, good crop, firm, ex.flavor. 2 9/16" 14 young tree
36M556 WN -66 Good sub-acid flv, LARGE, CLEAN, good crop, 2 small apex splits. 2 7/8" 15-17 young tree
34M553 YN mLC -66 Ex. flavor, clean, size? 2 5/8" 16-18 young tree
2C594 YNSA mLC -65 Ex.balanced flavor, good size, firm, nice shape. 2 5/8" 20 young tree
66M27 WN mLC -65 Ex.color, good crop, clean, average firmness, good balanced flavor. 2 3/4" 16  
61P913 WN LC -65 Ex. shape, bal.flavor. 2  9/16 16 baby tree
53P410
Kay Bright
YN mLC -64 Large, clean, shiny red, heavy crop, firm, eglandular. 3" 14  
13G305
Pearlicous II
WNC mLC -64 Ex.bal.flavor, heavy crop, very firm, round, good color, freckles. 2 7/8" 20  
8G292
Rose Bright
YN -62 Very heavy crop, nice color, goood shape, clean, firm. 64 56 70 13  
8P1239 WN -62 Huge crop, good size, ex. color, clean, average flavor. 2  7/8 14  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Princess Time YPC -62 Size Brix
2C88 WP LC  -66 Ex.color, firm, good shape. 2 5/8" 14 Baby Tree
3C608 WP LC  -66 Heavy crop, good color, nice color, bal.flavor. 2 3/4" 14 Young Tree
63P931 YP LC -64 Ex.flat shape, good color, v.large size. 3" 14 Young Tree
61P534 WP LC  -64 Ex. shape and color, bal.flavor, size? 2 3/4" 15 Baby Tree
61P1050 WP LC  -64 Ex. shape and color, very firm. 2 3/4 15    Baby Tree
28C571 YP LC NM -64 Ex.shape, non-melting firm, good flavor and crop. 2 7/8" 14 young tree
30C222
Princess Time
YPC mLC -62 Reference:   Commercially very nice.  Large crop, huge sizes, good flavor, firm, good color. 48 42 56 13  
63P1032 YP LC NM -60 Good crop, ave. color, nice flavor, next week. 2 3/4" 16  
15Q207 YPSA -60 Perfect round shape, v.firm, ex.color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
15Q246 YPSA -60 Large size, ok color, firm, low chill, sub-acid flavor. 3" 14 Baby Tree
Apricots
Variety Ripe Reference:  Goldenmay  -70 Size Brix
45P1086 Cot SF -65 Good crop and flavor, ok size, firm? 2 3/8" 18  
19C133 Cot -64 Large size, good crop. Flavor? 2  7/16 15-18  
45P714 Cot -63 Nice color, good flavor and crop, ok size.  2" 19  
20P908 Cot -62 Ok crop, good size and flavor, nice color. Shape? 2  1/4" 17-19  
20P130 Cot -61 Large size, good flavor and crop, nice color. Dry? 2  1/2" 18  
19C129 Cot -58 Good crop and size. Flavor? 2 3/8" 14-19  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 5, 2013  -55 Reference: Diamond Pearl WNC -52 
All white flesh varieties listed are with 30C558
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
7P571 YN -58 Good flavor, ok color and crop, medium size, oblong shape. 2 3/4" 17  
1C526 YN -58 Nice flavor, ok size and crop, good color and shape.  2 3/4" 15-18 Young tree
31C543 YN -58 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, good color, CLEAN.  3" 17-19  
30C558      Pearlicious WN -57 Excellent flavor, ok size and firmness, a little rough cosmetically. 2 7/8" 17-20 Ref.
67P136 YNSA LC -57 Excellent flavor, medium crop and size, dark color with some sugar spots. 2 3/4" 15 Last year
31C12 WN mLC -57 Excellent flavor, good size, heavy crop, ok color. 2 7/8" 18  
31C472 YNSA mLC -57 Ok flavor and size, good color with a clean finish, good crop, slightly oblong shape.  2 7/8" 14    Last year
28C485 WNF  -56 Diamond Pearl replacement. Heavy crop, excellent flavor, medium size, good color. 2 5/8" 15-19 Young tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Ivory Princess WP -52                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Princess Time YPC mLC -62 Size Brix
30C222      Princess Time YPC mLC -62 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, perfect round shape, average flavor - SPECTACULAR! 3" 15 Ref.
15Q207 YPSA -60 Still firm, perfect round shape, ex.color, sub-acid flavor. 2 7/8" 14 Last Week   Baby Tree
29C774 WP mLC -60 Large size, good crop and color, ok flavor. 3" 11-13  
28C684 YPSA mLC -59 Large size, ok flavor and crop, dark red color, nice flat roung shape.  3" 15-20  
34M505 YP LC -58 Large size, nice shape, heavy crop, good flavor, ok color, firm? 3" 14  
8G1205       JUNE TIME YPC  -56 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, flavor? 3" 11  
12A765 WP mLC -55 Large size, heavy crop, good shape, good color. 3" 12 Young tree
Apricots
Variety Ripe Size Brix
20P854 Cot -56 Large size, ok flavor, good crop, firm. 2 7/16" 20-23  
KO Test Blocks
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 12, 2013  -45 Reference: Pearl Time WN -42 
 
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C543 YN -58 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, good color, CLEAN.  3" 17-19 2nd Look
31C472 YNSA mLC -57 Huge size, clean, ex.color, nice flavor - last week. 3 1/4" 15 2nd Look
61P175 YN mLC -52 V.LARGE, strong tree, ex.color, firm.  With Diamond Bright. 3" 12    2nd Look
3C17 YN -50 Clean, large on baby tree, m.firm, h.crop, good color. 2 7/8" 14    baby tree
31C171 YNSA LC -49 Large, firm, freckles, g.crop. 3" 15 Orig Tree
15A1225 WN mLC -47 V.firm, heavy crop, good size, EX.FLAVOR, light freckles. 2 7/8" 19    orig tree
65M869 WN -47 Smaller size, v.firm, excellent flavor. 2 5/8" 20     
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -42
Ivory Queen WPC -46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Size Brix
8G1205       JUNE TIME YPC  -56 Heavy crop, large size, very firm, perfect round shape, average flavor - SPECTACULAR! 3 1/4" ± 12 2nd Look
66M13 WP -50 Large on young tree, round to slt.oblong, firm, good flv. 3" 14  
28C576 WP NM? -47 Very low acid, sweet, non-melting? 2 7/8" 14 Young Tree
11A1088 WP mLC -46 H.crop, firm, ex.color and shape, huge at JD's. 2 7/8" 14  
29C635 WPC -45 Large on orig.tree, h.crop, ex.shape and color, m.flavor. 3-3 1/4" 13 Orig Tree
KO Test Blocks
11A1088 WP -46 Giant size, good color, heavy crop, ok flavor, nice shape. 3 1/4"+ 13 JD's
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 19, 2013  -38
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Bright -40  31C758 WN -32 Size Brix
31C250 YNC -50 Large, ex.flavor, firm, ex.color, nice shape - w/Diam. Brt. 3" 14 Missed LW
28C99 WNC -46 Nice size, ex.Red color, firm, clean. 3" 20 Last Week
2C369 WN -44 Strong bal.flavor, d.red w/freckles, young tree. 2 7/8" 19  
29C694 WNC -43 Med.size, acid balance flavor, v.firm, some freckles. 2 3/4" 18  
31C703 WNC -43 Large, good shape, balanced flavor, firm, dark red. 3" 17 Last Week
29C12 WNC -41 Nice size, firm, g.flavor, ex.color, a few misshapen. 2 7/8" 18  
2C854 WNF mLC -41 Bal.flavor, round shape, firm, good color. 2 7/8" 16 baby tree
67M11 YN mLC -40 Large, firm, d.red color, some freckles, strong flavor, firm, w/Spring Bright. 3" 12-16  
31C253 YNC mLC -40 Nice size, good color, firm, good flavor - w/Spring Brt. 2 7/8" 15  
67M10 YNCSA LC -39 Large, clean, average color, balanced flv., good crop. 3" 16  
63P429 YN LC -39 Nice size, firm, g.flavor & color, a few freckles, size? 2 7/8" 13 young tree
28C694 WNC -39 Bal.flavor, freckles, med.size, ex.flavor. 2 3/4" 20  
30C917 WNC -38 H.crop, firm, ex.balanced flavor, great color, size? 2 7/8" 17-20 FT planted
31C758 WNC -32 Preview:  H.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape.     KO planted
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
29C635 WPC NM? -45 Large on orig.tree, h.crop, ex.shape and color, m.flavor. 3-3 1/4" 14 2nd Look
66P114 WPC mLC NM -44 Large, good crop, nice shape, balanced flavor, firm. 3" 16 young tree
67M195 WP LC -42 Large, med.color and flavor, nice shape. 3 1/8" 15  
66P190 WPC mLC NM -41 Huge size on baby tree, non-melting, good color and flv. 3 1/8" 16 Baby tree
66P168 WPF mLC NM -41 FREESTONE NM, v.heavy crop, firm, good color. 2 7/8" 16 young tree
Bright Prin. YPF mLC -40 Reference:  Good crop, ex.shape, firm, nice color. 3 1/4"    
3C892 DNWP -40 Nice apex, crop? 3 1/4" 15 young tree
15A1063 DNWP -42 Cosmetically nice, med.crop, good flavor, firm. 3 1/4" 15  
KO Test Blocks
48P470
Pearl Time
WNF -46 Ex.flavor, firm, good size here, good crop. 3" ± 18-21  
30C917 WNC -35 Very heavy crop, ex.flavor, dark red with a few frks, med.size. 3 1/8" 21  
31C758 WNC -33 Huge crop, huge size, firm, ex.shape, nice clean color, ex.flavor - the best for its time slot. 3 1/4" 19  
29C565 WNC -30 Not quite ready.      
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 26, 2013  -31
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Spring Bright -40  31C758 WN -32 Size Brix
48P470 WNF -42 Pearl Time:  Past, but still nice.  Great flavor, medium size. 2 7/8" 18  
67M11 YN mLC -40 Large, firm, d.red color, some freckles, strong flavor, firm, w/Spring Bright - still firm! 3 1/8" 12-16 2nd Look
29C12 WNC -40 Heavy crop, nice size, bal.flavor, ex.color. 3" 16-18  
67M10 YNCSA LC -39 Large, clean, average color, bal.flv., good crop, still firm. 3 1/8" 16  
28C694 WNC -39 Bal.flavor, freckles, med.size, ex.flavor. 2 3/4" 20 2nd Look
30C917 WNC -38 H.crop, firm, ex.balanced flavor, great color, size? 2 7/8" 17-19 FT planted
63P413 YNFSA -35 H.crop, firm, freckles, fantastic flavor. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
31C758 WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 KO planted
31C172 WNF mLC -32 Balanced flvor, medium color. 3" 17  
67P530 WNC -32 Good, color, h.crop, some frks, bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
3C205 WNC -30 V.firm, ex.color, clean, flavor? 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
18A522 YNC -30 Ex.shape, color, size & firmness, shiny red color. 2 7/8" 14 Baby Tree
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
66P114 WPC mLC -44 Large, good crop, nice shape, balanced flavor, firm. 3" 16 2nd look
young tree
Bright Prin. YPF mLC -40 Reference:  Good crop, ex.shape, firm, nice color. 3 1/4"    
34P249 WPF mLC -36 Pearl Princess.  H.crop, firm, nice color, good bal.flavor. 3-3 1/4" 15-18 Baby Tree
12A26 YPC NM -35 Great peach flavor in non-melting texture, large, color? 3 1/8" 17  
31C640 WPC mLC -34 Firm, large with huge crop, a few apex bulges. 3 1/4" 16  
JD & KO Test Blocks
31C758 WNC -33 Huge crop, huge size, firm, ex.shape, nice clean color, ex.flavor - the best for its time slot.   JD 3 1/4" 19  
29C565 WNC -30 OK crop, nice flavor, firm, some light freckles, good color.  JD 3 1/8" 16  
28C843 WNC -27 Heavy crop, good size, excellent flavor, firm.   JD 3 1/4" 17-21  
67M530 WNC -30 Ok crop, ex.flavor, good size, light freckles.   JD 3 1/8" 17  
67P445 WNC -30 Good crop, good flavor, nice size.   KO 3 1/8" 16  
66M60 WPC -30 Good crop, good flavor and size.   KO 3 1/4" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 3, 2013  -21
Nectarines
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  31C758 WN -32  Majestic Pearl -14 Size Brix
31C758 WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 2nd Look
67P445 WNC -30 V.large, g.crop, firm, clean, smooth, nice shape. 3 1/8" 19 Young Tree
29C13 WNC -30 Dark red color, firm, super-sweet flavor. 2 7/8" 18-24 Young Tree
15A979 YNC mLC -27 Clean, g.crop, nice color, firm. 2 7/8" 13-15  
60P1124 WNC -26 Bal.flavor, firm, freckles. 3" 19  
3C319 YNC mLC -26 Nice size on baby tree, high brix for standard type, firm. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
61P1245 YNFSA LC -25 HUGE, firm, clean, g.crop, flat shape, nice color. 3 1/4" 17 Baby Tree
31C219 YNCSA -25 Huge, firm, flv? 3 1/8" 13  
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.P. 3 1/4" 17-19 Young Tree
15G222 WNC mLC -14 Majestic Pearl.  Preview:  Ex.color, not ready yet.      
Peaches
Variety   Ripe Description - Reference:  Bright Princess YPF -40
Pearl Princess WPF -36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Size Brix  
31C640 WPC mLC -31 Firm, large with huge crop, a few apex bulges. 3 1/4" 16 2nd Look
2P73 YPC -30 Red Princess:  Dark red color, firm, ex.peach flavor, heavy crop. 3 3/8" 15 Last Week
31C664 WPC mLC -25 HUGE, large crop, firm, deep stem cavity - a problem? 3 1/2" 14  
JD & KO Test Blocks
48P442 WPF -14 Some huge in size, firm, pink in color, average flavor. 3 3/4" 14  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 10, 2013  -11
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C758 WNC -32 V.h.crop, large size, clean, ex.shape, nice bal. flavor, firm. 3 1/8" 16-19 3rd Look
3C205 WNC -30 HUGE on baby tree.     Baby Tree
60P534 WNC -23 HUGE, firm, clean, h.crop on original, 1 week before Maj.Pearl.  Sample from baby tree this week. 3 1/4" 17-19 2nd Look
60P515 WNC -20 H.crop, nice color, good size. 3" 15 Small Tree
31C707 YNCSA mLC -20 Second week - firm, ex.color, nice size, good flavor. 3" 17  
31C841 YNCSA mLC -20 Second week - firm, ex.color, nice size, good flavor. 3 1/8" 17  
68P247 WNF -18 Mike J:  The ex.balanced flavor - freckles, round shape, firm, freestone, good crop, large. 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
28C145 YNCSA -15 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 Small Tree
15G222 WNC mLC -14 Majestic Pearl:  Very nice, large, firm, sweet, good color. 3 1/4" 18-20 Old Tree
18A341 YNC -14 Ex.color, flavor, and firmness.  Size is the question - with Summer Bright. 2 3/4" 16-19 Baby Tree
14A948 WNC -14 HUGE, great flavor, m.firm, mod.frks, good shape - with Majestic Pearl, but larger in side by side comparison. 3 1/4" 18-22 Young Tree
Peaches Reference:  Candy Princess -15
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
11A733 WPF -19 Good crop, LARGE, firm, nice cavity, good flavor. 3 3/8" 16 Young Tree
65P204 WPC mLC -15 Eglandular.  Extremely firm, HUGE, good color, ok flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18 Young Tree
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -15 Good crop, good size. 3 1/4" 19-21  
28C145 YNCSA -8? Not ready yet?  Good crop, huge size, firm, color? 3 1/2" 12  
7P164 WNC -10 Good crop, HUGE, ex.flavor. 3 3/8" 15-18  
60P536 WNC -10 Good crop, ex.color, very clean, nosey apex. 3 1/4" 15  
48P442 WPF -15 HUGE, firm, clean, ex.flavor, ok crop. 3 3/4" 18 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 17, 2013  -4
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P1124 WNC -15 Huge size, firm, balanced flavor, good color, med.frks, ready last week. 3 1/4" 17-21 Last Week
60P1076 YNCSA -12 LARGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready last week. 3 1/4" 18 Last Week
2C871 WNC -10 Large, v.low acid, super-sweet, firm, some freckles. 3" 20 Small Tree
63P182 YNFSA -9 Good size, small tree, freestone, sweet, some frks. 3" 20 Small Tree
28C145 YNCSA -8 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 Small Tree
64P458 WNF mLC -8 Huge on small tree, clean, v. slight freckles, freestone, nice cavity, balanced flavor. 3 1/8" 18-22 Small Tree
35M346 WNC -7 Extremely firm, good color, nice flavor, large on baby tree. 2 7/8" 19 Baby Tree
3C850 SDWNF -5 Low acid, firm, good flavor. 2 7/8" 17 Small Tree
56P1206 WNC +0 Ex.bal.flavor, med.size, crispy and crunchy firm, dark red with freckles. 3" 23 Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
65P204 WPC mLC -15 Eglandular.  Extremely firm, HUGE, good color, v.good flavor this week. 3 3/8" 15-18 Young Tree
2nd Look
3C708 WPC mLC -11 Ex.balanced flvor, rock firm, ave.shape, ex.color. 3 1/4" 17 Young Tree
48P270 WPF mLC -7 Ex.shape, size and firmness, nice color, low acid & very sweet - huge at JD'S. 3 1/2" 16-18  
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -8 **Good crop, good size, still firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
28C145 YNCSA -8 Good crop, large size, firm, medium color. 3 1/2" 17  
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess. 3 3/4" 14-17 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape.  One week before Snow Princess - Excellent color here. 3 3/4" 14-17 Smaller Tree
29P564 YPFSA -6 DOUBLE HUGE, young graft, good crop, firm, good flavor. 3 7/8" 13-16  
35M200 WNC -4 **Ok crop, firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24  
56P1206 WNC +0 *Good crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, some frks, bal.flv. 3 1/4" 18-22  
36M274 WPF +0 Good crop, firm, v. large size, skin browning? 3 3/4" 14 Smaller Tree
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 24, 2013  +3
Nectarines Reference:  July Bright -4 Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl:  Still firm!  Has grown huge in size, balanced flavor, ex.color - a great variety. 3 3/8" 18-22 3rd week
60P1076 YNCSA -12 HUGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready last week. 3 1/4" 18 2nd Look
28C145 YNCSA -8 V.h.crop, large size, nice shape, ok flavor - see at JD's. 3 1/8" 15 2nd Look
21P170 YNCSA -8 Ex. Color, firmness and flavor with medium size. 3" 19  
18A341 YNC -7 BRENT:  World's firmest nectarine.  Ex.color, good flavor, tough and firm, ok size on young tree. 3" 17-20 Baby Tree
3rd week
63P182 YNFSA -5 Good size on young tree, v.firm, very sweet. 3 1/8" 21 Young Tree
3C850 SDWNF -5 Semi-dwarf tree, freestone, firm, ex.flvor, nice color, large.  THE BEST 3" 18  
35P300 YNC -4 July Bright.  Very nice quality with heavy crop, fairly clean, very firm, nice flavor, medium size. 3 1/8" 15  
28C270 YNC -3 Heavy crop, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 2 7/8" 17 Baby Tree
60P840 YNCSA +0 Ex.shape, color and firmness.  Flat nose, perfect cosmetically. 3" 16-18 Young Tree
53P295 YNC +0 Fire Time:  Heavy crop, firm, nice color, slightly oblong. 3" 13 Young Tree
56P1206 WNC +0 Ex.bal.flavor, med.size, crispy and crunchy firm, dark red with freckles. 3 1/8" 20-23 2nd Look
Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
3C708 WPCNM mLC -11 NON-MELTING?  Ex.balanced flavor, rock firm, good shape, ex.color. 3 3/8" 17-19 Young Tree
3rd Week
48P270 WPF mLC -7 Ex.shape, size and firmness, nice color, slt.balanced flavor & very sweet - huge at JD'S. 3 3/8" 18 3rd Look
Small Tree
2C150 WPCNM +0 Good size on baby tree, non-melting firmness, dark red color, low acid, very sweet. 3 1/8" 18  
1P764 WPF mLC +0 Snow Princess:  Reference - nice shape, pink color, firm, ok flavor. 3 1/8" 15  
JD & KO Test Blocks
58P390 YNCSA -8 **Good crop, good size, still firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
48P270 WPF -8 Good crop, size, and firmness, ex.shape, great cavity.  One week before Snow Princess.  FIRM for 3 weeks! 3 3/4" 14-17 3rd Look
35M200 WNC -4 **Ok crop, firm, excellent flavor. 3 1/4" 22-24 2nd Look
56P1206 WNC +0 *Good crop, ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, some frks, bal.flv. 3 1/4" 18-22 2nd Look
66M238 WPF +1 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor - GIANT. 4" 18  
19P892 WNC +5 Medium size, v.firm, good flavor, nice shape. 3" 20  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 31, 2013  +10
Nectarines Reference:  July Bright -4 Summer Fire -4
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P1076 YNCSA -10 HUGE, ex.color, firm, heavy crop - ready two week ago - still like a rock - FIRM FOR 3 WEEKS. 3 3/8" 16-18 3rd Look
3C850 SDWNF -5 Semi-dwarf tree, freestone, firm, ex.flvor, nice color, large.  THE BEST 3" 18 2nd Week
60P840 YNCSA +0 Ex.shape, color and firmness.  Flat nose, perfect cosmetically.  Still Firm. 3" 18-20 Young Tree
2nd Look
28C270 YNC +3 Heavy crop, nice shape, firm, strong flavor on a standard nectarine. 3" 17 Baby Tree
Last Week
14Q706 WNC +10 Firm, sweet, good color, good size on baby tree. 2 7/8" 17-20 Baby Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
65M415 YPCSA +2 Nice orange color, bal.flavor, firm, v.nice shape, deep stem cavity? 3 1/4" 20 Small Tree
65M322 WPC +4 Ex.bal.flavor, nice shape and color, ok size on small tree. 3" 18 Small Tree
36P274 WPF +10 V.firm, good size on baby tree, ex.shape, nice cavity, good color. 3 1/4" 17 Baby tree.
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
66M238 WPF +1 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor & color - GIANT - still firm. 4" 18 2nd Look
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
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Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 6, 2013  +16
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
59P1055 YNCSA +8 Huge size, firm, reddish orange in color, some sutures. 3 1/4" 17-18 Last Week
19P892 WNC +8 Heavy crop, ex.flavor, firm, good color, only med.size. 2 7/8" 20  
26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  Good crop, ex.color, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/8" 15  
66P1186 WNC +14 FIRMEST!  Low acid, very sweet, med.crop, nice color. 3 1/8" 20-24  
3C510 WNC +14 Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3" 18 Small Tree
3C500 YNC +15 Heavy crop on small tree, med.color, high brix. 3" 15-17 Small Tree
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0
Variety   Ripe Description Size Brix  
14G630 YPFSA +10 Large, good color and cavity, bal.flv, med firm. 3 1/2" 16  
65M1042 WPF +10 Good color, firm, nice cavity, a few apex clefts. 3 3/8" 17  
13G368 WPF +12 v.firm, ex.shape, dark red color, ex.flavor, nice cavity. 3 1/4" 17-18  
68P1116 YPC +12 Large, firm, full Orange/Red color, nice shape, huge size. 3 3/8" 15  
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Reference:  Size Brix
13G368 WPF +12 Heavy crop, good flv, very firm, outstanding color. 3 1/2" 15-16  
55P278 WNC +20 Good crop, med.color, v.firm, nice flavor - FT planted. 3 1/4" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS BF
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 14, 2013  +24
Nectarines Reference:  August Fire +20
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
60P148 WNC +14 Large, h.crop, with Giant Pearl but has a balanced flav. 3 3/8" 20 Last Week
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, good flavor. 3" 20 2nd look
3C500 YNC +15 Heavy crop on small tree, med.color, high brix. 3" 15-17 2nd look
62P215 YNCSA +15 Good crop, firm, med.size, ok color, some asym. 3" 19  
60P798 WNC +22 Large, ave.color, firm, bal.flv. 3 1/8" 22  
60P784 WNC +22 H.crop, nice color, firm. 3 1/8" 17  
60P623 WNC +22 V.large, sweet, like Giant Pearl. 3 1/4" 22  
60P804 WNC +24 Huge size, nice shape, med.color, bal.flv, v.slight cork? 3 1/4" 18  
60P716 WNC +24 H.crop, good size, firm, ok color, bal.flv. 3 1/8" 19  
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
13G368 WPF +12 v.firm, ex.shape, dark red color, ex.flavor, nice cavity - our best white peach considering flavor, shape, and color. 3 1/4" 17-18 3rd look
68P1116 YPC +12 Large, firm, full Orange/Red color, nice shape, huge size. 3 3/8" 16 2nd look
KO Test Blocks KO Block was standing in water.
55P278 WNC +20 Good crop, med.color, v.firm, nice flavor, FT planted - slt cork this week. 3 1/4" 16  
65M195 YPCSA +25 H.crop, ex.flavor, v.firm, large, nice color. 3 3/4" 16  
15G304 WPC +24 Large, ex.color, good flavor, v.firm, good crop. 3 3/4" 15  
67P188 WPF +29 HUGE, ok crop, young graft, flavor ok, pink color. 4" ± 14  
36M22 WPF +31 Young graft, light crop, giant size, ok flavor - FT planted. 3 7/8" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 21, 2013  +31
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C510 WNC +14 *Heavy crop on small tree, nice color, firm, ex.bal. flavor - holds firm like Majestic Pear and 56P1206. 3" 22 3rd Look
60P798 WNC +22 Large, ave.color, firm, bal.flavor, no cork, young tree. 3 1/8" 22 2nd Look
60P716 WNC +24 H.crop, good size, firm, ok color, bal.flavor - still nice. 3 1/8" 19 2nd Look
14A922 YNC +26 *Large size with HUGE crop, v.good color even in shade, firm, ex.shape. 3" 15  
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor. 2 7/8" 20 Young Tree
3C431 DNWN +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, good flavor. 2 3/4" 17  
26P490 YNC +30 September Bright - reference.      
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
65M195 YPCSA +25 H.crop, ex.flavor, v.firm, nice size & color, a few tips. 3 1/8" 17  
65P505 YPCSA +28 Ex.flavor, juicy, d.red color, extremely firm, slt.corking. 3 1/4" 18  
48P606 WPF +20 Glacier Queen.  Nice crop, firm, average color, good flavor, few tips. 3 1/4" 16-18  
KO Test Blocks KO Block was standing in water.
6G813 GRD/dR +30 Round shape, HUGE, good flavor & crop, check shoulders. 3 1/8" 17-20  
25C37 R/Y +36 Round shape, ok size, firm, juicy, good crop. 2 5/8" 17-18  
15G923 R/Pk +39 Round shape, nice size, juicy, good flavor, good crop. 2 7/8" 17  
13G815 R/Y Clam +38 Good crop, firm, small size, high sugar but tart. 1 3/4" 18-20  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 28, 2013  +38
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14A922 YNC +26 *Large size with HUGE crop, v.good color even in shade, firm, ex.shape - with August Fire. 3" 15 2nd Look
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor, w/Sept.Bright. 2 7/8" 20 2nd Look Young Tree
62P253 WNC +35 Very nice size on young tree.  Good color, firm, ex.bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 18-20 Young Tree
3C443 WNC +36 V.balanced flavor, firm, good color, ok size on small tree. 2 7/8" 20-22 Baby Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14G872 WPF +32 *Ex.color, firm, nice size, good flavor, tight pit cavity - our best peach this week.  No corking observed - 3 locations. 3 1/2" 18  
8G1073 YPC +35 *Large crop, huge size, firm, nice shape, good color even in the shade, ex.peachy flavor. 3 3/4" 15  
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Ref:  Autumn Bright YNC +40 Size Brix
36M22 WPF +31 *Still firm, g.flavor, ok pink color - planted by Family Tree. 3 7/8" 16 Last Week
8G1073 YPC +38 Good crop, excellent color, v.good peach flavor, HUGE. 3 7/8" 12  
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Good crop, nice color, firm - excellent. 3 1/4" 13  
10A745 YPFSA +45 Nice color, good crop, mild flavor, huge size. 3 7/8" 12  
10M200 YPFSA +45 Huge size, firm, ex.flavor, good crop, mostly yellow color. 3 15/16" 15  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 4, +45
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
69P929 WNC +30 Med.size on young tree, good color, firm, ex.flavor, w/Sept.Bright. 2 7/8" 20 3rd Look Young Tree
62P253 WNC +35 Very nice size on young tree.  Good color, firm, ex.bal.flavor. 2 7/8" 18-20 2nd Look
Young Tree
3C443 WNC +36 V.balanced flavor, firm, good color, ok size on small tree. 2 7/8" 20-22 Baby Tree
28C129 WNC +42 Good crop and size, med.color, firm, nice shape, slight corking - with Autumn Bright. 3" 20-22 Small Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14G872 WPF +32 *Ex.color, firm, nice size, good flavor, tight pit cavity - our best peach last week.  No corking observed - 3 locations. 3 1/2" 18 2nd Look
8G1073 YPC +35 *Large crop, huge size, firm, nice shape, good color even in the shade, ex.peachy flavor. 3 3/4" 15 2nd Look
69P1151 YPCSA +38 Firm, good crop, ok color, nice shape. 3 1/2" 16  
20P966 WPF +48 Glacier Princess.  Heavy crop, large size, firm, nice color, slightly tippy this year. 3 5/8" 16-18 see at KO
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe Description - Ref:  Autumn Bright YNC +40 Size Brix
8G1073 YPC +38 Good crop, excellent color, v.good peach flavor, HUGE. 3 7/8" 13 2nd Look
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright:  Good crop, nice color, firm - excellent. 3 1/4" 14 2nd Look
10A745 YPFSA +45 Nice color, good crop, mild flavor, huge size. 3 7/8" 13 2nd Look
10M200 YPFSA +45 Huge size, firm, ex.flavor, good crop, mostly yellow color. 3 15/16" 16 2nd Look
20P966 WPF +47 Glacier Princess. HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 4" 14  
69P1164 YNCSA +49 Ok color, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 3 3/8" 17-19  
25P150 WPF +50 Good flavor, firm, heavy crop, weak color. 3 3/4" 14  
13A337 WNF +52 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, good crop, color? 3 1/4' 17  
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 18, +63
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
14Q613 WNC +50 Good size and color, ex. Sweet flavor. 3" 24 Young Tree
13Q254 WNC +50 Ex. Color, very good flavor, ok size on baby tree. 2 7/8" 20 Baby Tree
3C501 YNC +52 Good color & size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3" 14 Small Tree
14Q1019 YNC +53 Large, firm, no cork, good flavor, ok color, slt.tippy.   3 1/8" 16 Small Tree
15A695 WNC +57 V.good color, firm, good flavor, med.size. 2 7/8" 18-20 Small Tree
54P1065 WNC +60 Good crop, large size, firm, sweet flavor, good color but will probably need color-up to finish the bottom sides. 3 1/8" 18-20 Small Tree
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
20P966 WPF +48 Glacier Princess.  Heavy crop, large size, firm, nice color, slightly tippy this year - stays firm with ex.flavor and color. 3 5/8" 16-20 2nd Look
Small Tree
KO Test Blocks
Variety Ripe +70 Today Size Brix
20P966 WPF +47 Glacier Princess. HUGE, good flavor, nice color, good crop. 4" 16  
54P1065 WNC +60 Large, firm, good flavor, check color.      
BRADFORD FARMS 2013 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Shown to KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 3, +74
Nectarines Reference: 
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
3C501 YNC +52 *Good color & size, nice shape, firm, good flavor. 3" 14 Small Tree
13A1089 WPC +60 *Good flavor, good color, nice size. 3 1/2" 15  
35M946 YPC +60 *Very late, perfect texture, firm, no cork, g.flavor, yellow skin with slight red. 3" 18  
2C94 WN +70 *Medium crop, good flavor, good color, nice shape, firm. 2 7/8" 20 Baby Tree