B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 22, 2016  -95 Reference:  May Princess -82, Honey May -93
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  2 1/2" on April 8 - Heavy dews daily
BABY TREES
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 69P6 YN LC -104 Earliest nectarine, excellent color, firm, a few apex tears when overripe, some skin cracking, ok flavor. 2 1/4 57 12
2014 69P241 YN vLC -100 Excellent shape and color, only medium firm, a good lower acid flavor, virtually no cracks on the original, very low chill, very few freckles, size undetermined - baby trees.  Appears to be 2 weeks ahead of May Princess.  Perhaps one week ahead of Honey May.  Cracks on the comparison trees. 2 5/16 59 11
new 17Q191 YNC LC -98 Ex.color, firm, nice shape, 2 brix, tart, 2 cracks. 2 1/4 57  
new 5G850 YN vLC -98 Med.size, ex.color, nice shape but a few doubles.   2 1/4 57  
new 3C556 YN -98 Ex.color, shape and firmness, 2 slight apex tears. 2 1/4 11  
new 17Q436 WP LC -95 Ok size, very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 5/16 59 10
new 17Q469 YP LC -94 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor. 2 5/16 59  
new 60P626 YN LC -92 Firm, ex.shape, ex.color, very few cracks, size? 2 1/4 57  
new 69P536 WN vLC -90 Good color, firm, some ok size, next week. 2 51  
Apricots
new 39P882 Cot -96 Good crop, firm, excellent shape, medium size, good firmness, slight red blush, good apricot flavor.  Some drops when past ripe. 2 51 17
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  April 29, 2016  -83 Reference:  May Princess -85
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily
BABY TREES
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 17Q436 WP LC -90 Ok size, very firm, mild flavor, ex.color, ex.shape. 2 1/2 64 11
new 17Q469 YP LC -90 Ex.color, firm, ex.shape, good flavor. 2 7/16 62 11
new 1C564 YN -90 Ex.color and shape, no cracks, firm, large size on baby graft, medium flavor. 2 5/8 67 10
new 2C836 WN -90 Ex.color, medium firm, mildly acidic flavor, nice size and shape on baby tree. 2 7/16 62 13
new 61P561 YP mLC NM -85 Excellent shape, excellent color, very large for a baby tree, non-melting. 2 3/4 70 11
ref 12G873 YP mLC NM -85 May Princess.  Medium size on older tree, firm, ex.shape, ok flavor, non-melting firm, good color.  Very nice, needs a little more size. 2 5/8 67 11
Apricots
new 39P882 Cot SF? -88 Good crop, firm, excellent shape, medium size, good firmness, okay apricot flavor.  Some drops when past ripe. 2 1/4 57 15
new 39P897 Cot -82 Good crop, firm, excellent shape, large size, good firmness, freestone with loose stone, very good apricot flavor, medium orange color. 2 7/16 62 17
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 6, 2016  -75 Reference:  May Princess -85  May Bright  -72
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily
Mostly on BABY TREES
This Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 17Q436 WP LC NM -88 Ok size, very firm, mild flavor, EXCELLENT COLOR and SHAPE.  Non-melting.  Our best early white peach.  With May Princess or earlier. 2 1/2 64 12
new 1C564 YN -88 Ex.color and shape, NO CRACKS, firm, large size on baby graft, medium flavor.  Still nice 12 days after pick date. 2 5/8 67 10
ref 12G873 YP mLC NM -85 May Princess.  Medium size on older tree, firm, ex.shape, ok flavor, non-melting firm, good color.  Very nice, needs a little more size.  Older tree. 2 3/4 70 11
new 69P8 YN vLC -80 Very firm, good flavor, nice shape, good color and good size on a baby tree.  Before May Bright. 2 1/2 64 12
new 27C334 YP LC -78 Firm, nice flavor, excellent color and shape, good crop.  One variety after May Princess - OUTSTANDING. 2 3/4 70 11.5
new 17Q240 YN -75 Nice shape, color, firmness, and size - perhaps with May Bright. 2 5/8 67 10
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 12, 2016  -69 Reference:  May Bright  -72 Spring Princess -70
Nectarines & Peaches Rain:  1/2" ON April 22 & 1/3" on April 26 - Heavy dews daily
Mostly on BABY TREES
This Week Le Grand
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
new 69P8 YN vLC -80 Very firm, good flavor, nice shape, good color and good size on a baby tree.  Before May Bright. 2 1/2 64 12
new 27C334 YP LC -78 Firm, nice flavor, excellent color and shape, good crop.  One variety after May Princess - OUTSTANDING. 2 3/4 70 12
ref May Bright YNC mLC -72 Reference - commercial variety with excellent color, nice size, firm, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 12
new 1C795 WN -75 Dark red color, good crop, sugar spots, balanced flavor, baby tree. 2 5/8 67 13
2015 61P5 YN vLC -74 Young graft, good crop, good flavor, scattered soft and a few apex splits, variable size. 3 76 14
new 1C545 YN -73 Excellent color, excellent flavor, medium firmness, nice size on baby tree. 2 5/8 67 11
2014
2015
2C88 WP -71 Young graft, good size, nice shape, ok color, medium firm, ok flavor, ok crop. 2 3/4 70 12
2012
2015
31C474 YN mLC -70 HUGE size, very good crop, ok flavor, nice shape, firm, color? 3 76 12
2011 36M556 WN LC -70 Excellent color, firm, nice shape, good balanced flavor, some sugar spots, ok size on small tree. 2 5/8 67 13
T1 in
2015
65P183 YN mLC -69 Young graft, good crop, nice dark color, very firm, oblong shape, ok flavor. 2 5/8 67 11
Apricot
19P518 Cot -76 A few days earlier than Goldenmay.  Large size, good color, medium firmness, not self-fertile, good crop. 2 5/8 67 17
Kingsburg Orchards
3C718 WN LC -71 Nice flavor, firm, good crop and color. 2 3/4 70 14
31C474 YN mLC -70 HUGE size compared to May Bright.  Firm, nice shape, good color with some freckling. 3 1/8 79 12
3C797 WN LC -70 Firm, nice crop and shape, good flavor. 2 3/4 70 13
28C238 YPC NM -64 Newest commercial peach - Red Princess III.   2 15/16 75 13
Spring Princess YP vLC -70 Reference - large size, weaker color.      
2C88 WP mLC -65 Very nice shape, firm, already a mild 16 brix! Growing fast and coloring nicely - 1 week away 2 3/4 70 16
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 18, 2016  -64 Reference: 
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 36M556 WN LC -72 Still firm, ex. color, size, firmness and flavor.  Non-browning gene. 2 7/8 73 17
2014 2C88 WP vLC -71 Ex. shape, nice color, nece flavor, disappointed  with firmnes in Le Grand, OK at KO. 2 7/8 73 13
COMM 2P790 WN mLC -68 Flavor Pearl I.  Good crop, medium color, firm, very good flavor. 2 7/8 73 14
2012 69P215 YP NM LC -66 Ex. color, shape, flavor and size. 3 76 12
New 1C755 WN -66 Firm, acid balanced flavor, some freckles, good color. 2 3/4 70 15
COMM 28C571 YP LC NM -66 Large, good flavor, nice shape, good color.  Mike Jackson planted. 3 76 11
New 1C793 WN   -65 Super sweet, ex. color, nice size on baby tree. 2 3/4 70 19
New 1C820 YN -65 Ex. color, very good flavor, nice shape, clean, good crop. 2 3/4 70 14
New 1C609 YN -65 Dark red color, firm, heavy crop, few freckles, good flavor. 2 5/8 67 12
New 2C653 YN -65 Firm, ex. shape and color, a few freckles, nice size. 2 3/4 70 12
New 3C617 YP NM -65 Non-melting, ok shape, good color, nice peach flavor. 2 7/8 73 11
2015 17Q570 WP LC NM? -65 Good size, nice shape, good color and flavor, firm - could be non-melting - our best white peach this week.. 3 1/8 79 15
COMM 28C238 YP NM -64 Large, firm ex. color, spherical - excellent for Brent Jackson commercially. 3 76 12
New 13A1131 YP NM -64 Nice non-melting peach, large, ex. color, spherical shape, a few split pits. 3 1/8 79 12
 
Apricot
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 45P1086 Cot  SF -64 Ex. Flavor, very good crop, crisp, slight red blush. 2  7/16 62 22
2015 11Q621 Cot -64 Young tree, ok flavor, good crop, medium firmness. 2 5/8 67 17
New 5B30 Cot -62 Very good crop, ok size, good flavor, nice color, firm. 2  7/16 62 18
New 17N74 Cot -65 Baby tree, ok size, good crop, nice color, good firmness. 2 1/4 57 15
Old 19C133 Cot -68 Older variety, good crop, good size, ok firmness, color? 2 1/2 64 16
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2012 31C474 YN -70 Huge, dark red color, firm, excellent flavor, girdled with no split pits - our largest early nectarine. 3 3/8 86 16
2014 2C88 WP LC -68 Large size, firm enough here, nice color, perfect shape, excellent mild flavor. 3 1/8 79 13-15
2012
Comm
28C571 YP LC NM -66 Non-melting, large, firm, good flavor, Mike Jackson planted. 3 1/4 83 11
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 24, 2016  -58 Reference:  Black Nectar  R-B/R -58
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 17C125 Cot -60 Heavy crop, large size, good flavor, shape? 2  5/8 67 18
14 45P902 Cot -59 Large size, good crop, good flavor, ok color, firm. 2  5/8 67 18-22
New 11Q627 Cot -56 Young tree, large size, good crop, ok flavor, firm. 2 5/8 67 17
New 17B184 Cot -56 Small graft, ok size, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 2  1/2 64 18
11,15 5B143 Cot -55 Large size, ok flavor, heavy crop, ok color, firm, shape? 2  5/8 67 16-18
12 21C131 PC -60 Young graft, ok crop, good flavor, nice color, medium size, ok frmness. 2      51 16-24
New 21C130 PC -58 Graft, ok size, ok flavor, dry taste, some air pockets, shape? 2 7/16 62 17-24
12,15 8A1016 PC -58 Good flavor, light crop, medium size, nice color, firm. 2 1/4 57 16-20
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 24, 2016  -58 Reference:  Pearlicious 30P558 WN -57
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 36M556 WN LC -72 Still firm, ex. color, size, firmness and flavor.  Non-browning gene.  Still firm!! 3 76 18-20
COMM 2P790 WN mLC -68 Flavor Pearl I.  Good crop, medium color, firm, very good flavor.  Very nice product. 2 7/8 73 15-22
2012 69P215 YP NM LC -66 Ex. color, shape, flavor and size. 3 76 12
New 1C755 WN -66 Firm, acid balanced flavor, some freckles, good color. 2 3/4 70 15
New 1C820 YN -65 Ex. color, very good flavor, nice shape, clean, good crop. 2 3/4 70 14
New 2C653 YN -65 Firm, ex. shape and color, a few freckles, nice size. 2 3/4 70 12
2015 17Q570 WP LC NM -65 Good size, nice shape, good color and flavor, firm - could be non-melting - our best white peach this week.  Still Firm!! 3 1/8 79 18
This Week              
new 65P192 WN LC -68 Ex.balanced flavor, good color, some freckles, firm. 2 7/8 73 20
new 3C737 YNSA LC -65 Nice shape, large size, good color, ex.flavor. 2 7/8 73 15
new 1C845 YN -65 Nice shape, good size, firm, ex.color. 2 7/8 73 15
old 8P1239 WN LC -61 Very heavy crop with giant size, firm, nice shape, average flavor. 3 76 16
new 1C875 WN LC -60 Good crop, firm, nice color, a few freckles, ex.flv. 2 15/16 75 19
2015 24Q282 YP NM mLC -60 Large, flat, ex.color & shape, ex. peach flavor. 3 1/8 79 15
New 3C678 WP NM -60 Large, good color, baby tree, firm - non-melting. 3 76 15
New 3C639 WP NM -59 Large, good color, baby tree, firm - non-melting. 3 76 16
               
New 2C516 YN -60 Very nice size on baby tree, firm heavy crop. 2 7/8 73 14
New 2C488 YNSA mLC -60 Firm, heavy crop, large, some freckles. 3 76 17
New 2C497 WN -58 Dark red color, a few freckles, ex. flavor, firm, crisp. 2 7/8 73 18
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
67P136 YNCSA -58 Huge size, firm, very clean, nice sub-acid flavor. 3 1/8 79 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2016  -50 Reference:  Black Nectar P/R -58 26C167 GR/R -40
Apricot/Plumcots
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 18C388 Cot SF -56 Golden Gem:  Reference.  Good crop, firm, attractive with some red blush, good flavor, self-fertile. 2  3/8 60 15
New 45P849 Cot -53 Large size, good flavor, ok crop, firm. 2 5/8 67 20
New 8C691 PC -54 Good color, ok crop, good flavor, nice size, good firmness. 2 1/2 64 20
New 17B171 Cot -52 Young graft, excellent flavor, light crop, nice color, good size, firm. 2  1/2 64 22
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2016  -50 Reference:  Diamond Bright YNC -52
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 24Q282 YP NM mLC -60 Large, flat, ex.color & shape, ex. peach flavor - HUGE on comparison trees!  Low chill. 3 7/16 87 15
This Week              
2011 67P136 YNC SA -58 HUGE, clean, firm, ex. shape and full red color.  LARGEST EARLY SUB-ACID.  Our largest nectarine of the season thus far. 3 3/8 86 15.5
Comm 8G1205 YP NM -56 June Time:  Huge on original tree, firm, non-melting, dark red color, good flavor. 3 3/8 86 14
New 16A108 WNC mLC -56 Nice crop, firm, medium size, ex.flavor, dark red. 2 7/8 73 22
New 4C875 YN -55 Huge on a baby 1" diam. tree, perfect shape, color, and firmness, clean, ex. flavor.  BEST NEW NECT. 2 7/8 73 15
New 35M364 WN -52 Very firm, extremely firm, dark red with freckles. 3 76 23
Comm 11A1088 WP -52 Good shape, firm, nice color, good crop. 3 1/4 83 13
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R6 T29 67P136 YNC SA -58 HUGE, clean, firm, ex. shape and full red color. 3 1/4 83 15.5
38M398 WN -53 Large, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 8, 2016  -43 Reference:  Spring Pearl WNC -45
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 11A1088 WP -52 Good shape, firm, nice color, good crop. 3 1/4 83 13
This Week
2011
R5 T117
67M195 WPF LC -50 Family Tree Farms.  Good size, nice shape, full pink color, medium firm, good crop. 3 1/8 79 16
2015 67P1130 YN mLC -49 Flat shape, firm, excellent flavor, good color, very large last year. 2 7/8 73 16
2012
R7 T73
29C635 WPC -48 HUGE.  An older selection that has almost made it.  This is our largest white peach of this time slot.  Good crop, very FIRM, excellent shape and great color.  Past negatives were some scattered smalls. 3 1/2 89 17
2013
R3 T47
2C369 WN mLC -45 Heavy crop, great flavor, lots of freckles, FIRMEST, perhaps stony hard? 2 7/8 73 18
2014
R2 T94
2C400 WN mLC -45 Heavy crop, great flavor, heavy freckles, FIRMEST, perhaps stony hard? 3 76 19
NEW 64P467 WNC LC -45 Very firm, good size on small tree, excellent flavor. 3 76 16
NEW 2C866 WNC LC -43 Heavy crop, clean, firm, good size, flavor is mild? 2 7/8 73 13
COMM 48P470 WN mLC -43 Pearl Time - reference.  Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, medium size, dark red color with some freckles. 2 7/8 73 17
2012
R7 T82
66M53 WP mLC -42 Very large size, firm, nice shape, good crops, nice flavor, good color. 3 1/4 83 16
COMM 3P74 YPF mLC -40 Bright Princess.  Large size, nice shape, firm, medium color - 3 days away. 3 1/4 83 13
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
JD 29C635 WP -48 Very heavy crop, HUGE size, firm, perfect shape, dark red color, ok flavor, some nubbins but fantastic overall. 3 1/2 89 13
JD 29C694 WNF -42 Heavy crop, large, firm, outstanding flavor, freckles. 3 1/8 79 20
JD 48P470 WN mLC -45 Pearl Time:  Heavy crop, large, firm, great flavor, dark red with medium freckles. 3 76 20
KO 2C369 WN -44 Very nice white flesh. 3 76 18
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 16, 2016  -32 Reference:  Pearl Princess WPF -37, Pearlicious VI 31C758 WN -35
Nectarines & Peaches MOSTLY BABY TREES
Last Week
COMM 48P470 WN mLC -43 Pearl Time - reference.  Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, dark red color with some freckles, good size on older tree. 3 1/4 83 19
COMM 3P74 YPF mLC -40 Bright Princess.  Reference.  Large size, nice shape, firm, medium color. 3 1/4 83 14
This Week
2013 66P114 WPC mLC -40 Large size, firm, good crop. 3 3/8 86 15
  63P1014 WNC -40 Dark red with freckles, firm, good corp. 3 1/8 79 18
2012 28C336 WNC mLC -40 Dark red color with some freckling, nice flavor, large, firm. 3 76 20
  68P1022 WNC -39 Nice shape, color and size, firm. 3 1/8 79 17
FT 30C917 WN mLC -39 Pearlicious VII.  Excellent color, firm, clean, good flavor. 3 76 20
  67P1122 YNC -38 Firm, excellent color, clean, good crop, very nice. 3 76 14
2013 67M11 YNC -37 Medium size, firm, excellent red color with some freckles, good flavor, some red flesh. 3 76 14
COMM 34P249 WPF -37 Pearl Princess.  Reference.  Large size, firm, good color, excellent flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
2015 67M10 YNC SA -35 Family Tree.  Large, firm, very good flavor. 3 1/8 79 18
COMM 31C758 WN mLC -32 Pearlicious VI.  Reference.  Very large size with big crop, firm, excellent flavor 3 1/4 83 18
2015 66M48 WPC -34 Huge size, firm, ok flavor, clingstone, firm. 3 3/8 86 13
2012 2P73 YPC -32 Red Princess.  Preview.  Heavy crop, large size, excellent peach flavor, good orange-red color. 3 1/4 83 15
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R 3 T 54 60P190 WP mLC -41 HUGE size, firm, mild flavor, round shape. 3 3/4 95 12
R 3 T 58 67M11 YN mLC -38 Good crop, very clean skin, excellent flavor, large size. 3 1/4 83 15
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 23, 2016  -25 Reference:  Grand Bright YNC -24
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
COMM 31C758 WNC mLC -32 Flavor Pearl.  Reference - last look, the underneath fruit has sized very well - excellent balanced flavor, firm, nice color. 3 1/4 83 18
             
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
  13A767 WPF -27 Good size, excellent cavity, crisp, dark red skin. 3 1/4 83 15
2015 15A532 DNWP -27 Donut white peach.  Nice apex, good flavor, firm. 3 3/4 95 17
  17A1185 YPF -29 Firm, dark red color, good flavor, spongy firm. 3 3/8 86 15
2014 2C547 YNCSA mLC -28 Huge size, good crop, medium firmness, medium color, somewhat balanced flavor. 3 3/8 86 16
  2C534 YNF -27 Good color, perfect shape, firm, heavy crop, tight cavity, good size. 3 3/16 81 14
2014 3C205 WNC -27 Very firm, some pink flesh, good crop, nice flavor, a few split pits. 3 1/8 79 18
2011 18A431 YNC -24 Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 16
COMM 5P610 YNC -30 Red Bright:  Reference - Firm, nice shape, large, excellent color. 3 1/4 83 16
COMM 50P1004 YNC -24 Grand Bright:  Reference - Firm, nice shape, large size, full orange red color. 3 3/8 86 14
  69P539 YNF -32 Semi-freestone, balanced flavor, huge size, excellent color, firm. 3 1/4 83 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 29, 2016  -16 Reference:  Majestic Pearl  15G222 WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
14 2C547 YNCSA mLC -22 Still firm, huge size, good crop, medium firmness, medium color, somewhat balanced flavor. 3 3/8 86 16
             
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
12 28C145 YNCSA -16 Good size, good crop, ok flavor, ok color. 3 1/8 79 16
Comm Giant Bright
2P87
YNC -14 Good crop, ok size for Le Grand, oblong shape, just ok flavor, firm. 3 1/8 79 16
New 2C524 YNF -19 Ok size, ok crop, ok color, some russeting, firm, slight oblong shape. 3 76 18-20
Comm Polar Princess
34P444
WPF -14 Heavy crop, ok size on original tree, ok flavor, light on color. 3 1/8 79 16
Comm Pearl Princess IX
48P442
WPF -14 Young Graft, good size, pink in color, ok flavor, scattered soft, small tip. 3 7/16 87 17
15 65P204 WPC mLC -18 Large size for own root, nice shape, firm, good crop, flavor? 3 1/2 89 16
New 11A733 WPF mLC -18 Heavy crop, large size, ok flavor, ok shape, firm. 3 1/4 83 15
New 14A700 WNC -17 Large size, good crop, nice color, good flavor, firm, some tips, shape? 3 1/4 83 16-20
New 1C891 WNC -17 Good size, good crop, ok color, firm, good flavor, some quarking. 3 76 18
Comm Majestic Pearl
15G222
WNC  -14 Heavy crop, very firm, good color with some freckling, excellent flavor, large commercially. 3 1/8 79 21
Comm Pearlicious X
56P1206
WNC -8 Preview - Heavy crop, good color, ok size, excellent flavor already, very firm. 3 1/4 83 20
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
11P1175 WPF -16 Large size, good crop, good flavor, few splits. 3 7/16 87 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 6, 2016  -9 Reference:  Majestic Pearl  15G222 WNC -14
Nectarines & Peaches
2 weeks ago
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2011 18A431 YNC -20 Heavy crop, firm, nice shape, nice shape - STILL FIRM, great production. 3 1/4 83 16
Last Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 48P442 WPF -14 Pearl Princess IX.  Young Graft, good size, pink in color, ok flavor, scattered soft, small tip. 3 7/16 87 17
Comm 56P1206 WNC -14 Pearlicious X.  Preview - Heavy crop, good color, ok size, excellent flavor already, very firm. 3 1/4 83 20
2012 28C145 YNCSA -12 Large size with very heavy cropping, ok flavor, ok color. 3 1/4 83 16-19
Comm 15G222 WNC  -12 Majestic Pearl.  Heavy crop, very firm, good color with some freckling, excellent flavor, large commercially. 3 1/4 83 21
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2013 3C319 YNC -19 HUGE on young tree.  Excellent color, very good flavor, heavy crop, firm, a few deep sutures. 3 1/8 79 16
2014 60P534 WNC -18 Very heavy crop, firm, excellent color, clean, good flavor. 3 1/4 83 20
2015 35M200 WNC mLC -10 Heavy crop, very firm, dark red color with freckles, excellent flavor, medium size. 3 76 20
             
Kingsburg Orchards Test Block
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
16A792 WPC -4 Very firm, crisp, deep stem, good flavor - large, excellent color, slight breast. 3 5/8 92 15
48P270 WPF -7 Excellent shape, firmness, flavor - nice size. 3 5/8 92 16
64P458 WNC -10 Huge size, clean, firm, baby tree - slight cork. 3 3/8 86 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 13, 2016  -2 References:  Majestic Pearl  15G222 WNC -14
Snow Princess WPF +0
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
Comm 56P1206 WNC -14 Pearlicious X.  Preview - Heavy crop, good color, ok size, excellent flavor already, very firm.  3RD LOOK. 3 1/4 83 20
2012 28C145 YNCSA -12 Large size with very heavy cropping, ok flavor, ok color.  HUGE & still very firm. 3 3/8 86 16-19
2015 35M200 WNC mLC -10 Heavy crop, very firm, dark red color with freckles, excellent flavor, medium size.  BLACKROCK. 3 76 20
             
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2013 2C871 WNC -10 Nice crop, firm, excellent color, nice flavor - some corking. 3 1/4 83 18
  3C835 WNC mLC -8 Excellent color and balanced flavor, firm, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 20
Comm 48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen.  Very heavy crop, very firm, excellent flavor, nice color, good cavity with a small seed, no corking, some small fruit from over cropping. 3 1/2 89 18
new 66P1127 YPCSA -7 Baby tree with GIANT fruit, very nice color, perfect shape, good flavor. 3 3/8 86 15
2014 23Q440 WPF -6 Baby tree with giant fruit, excellent dark red color, firm, nice flavor. 3 3/8 86 15
             
Kingsburg Orchards Test Block
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
58P390 YNCSA +0   3 3/8 73 15
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 20, 2016  +5 References:  Snow Princess WPF +0  August Bright YNC +10
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2014 23Q440 WPF -6 Baby tree with giant fruit, excellent dark red color, firm, nice flavor. 3 3/8 86 18
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
  34M251 YNC -3 Excellent color, round shape, medium firm. 3 1/8 79 16
  22Q516 WPF +0 Large, excellent cavity, firm, nice shape, good flavor. 3 1/2 89 16
  10A1010 YPCSA +0 Good crop, firm, excellent color, nice shape, medium firm. 3 1/2 89 15
  5P761 YNC +2 Very heavy crop, firm, nice color, excellent quality, good flavor, medium size. 3 1/8 79 15
2015 35M155 YNCSA +3 Very large, firm, smooth color, deep stem. 3 1/4 83 16-18
2015 23Q274 WNC +5 Baby tree - huge size, firm, only medium color.  VERY NICE. 3 1/4 83 20
Old 19P892 WNC +5 Sierra Pearl.  Medium size, firm, very nice flavor, some corking. 3 76 18
  68M988 YPC +6 Baby tree - excellent shape, firmness and flavor. 3 76 16
2014 60P268 WNC +7 Excellent timing, firm, oblong, very firm, nice flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
Comm 13G368 WPF +10 Sierra Princess.  Excellent shape, color, firmness, flavor - medium size. 3 3/8 86 16
2015 11A703 WPF +14 Preview.  Large size, firm, good flavor, heavy crop. 3 3/8 86 16
             
Kingsburg Orchards Test Block
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
13G368 WPF +12 Sierra Princess.  Dark red skin color, firm, outstanding shape, excellent flavor, medium size in test block, large for Mike Jackson. 3 1/2 89 17
68P1116 YPC +12 Huge size, firm, excellent peach flavor, deep suture. 3 3/4 95 16
           
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 27, 2016  +12 References:  August Bright YNC +10  Sierra Princess WPF +10
Nectarines & Peaches
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 23Q274 WNC +5 Baby tree - huge size, firm, only medium color.  VERY NICE. 3 1/4 83 20
2014 60P268 WNC +7 Excellent timing, firm, oblong, very firm, nice flavor. 3 3/8 86 21
Comm 13G368 WPF +10 Sierra Princess.  Excellent shape, color, firmness, flavor - medium size. 3 3/8 86 16-20
2015 11A703 WPF +14 Good color, excellent shape, crunchy, good flavor. 3 1/2 89 17
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 60P259 WNC +7 Very firm, medium size, good color, ex.flavor. 3 1/8 79 23
COMM 26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  Large, firm, good color, medium cropping - no corking. 3 1/4 83 15
2015 60P559 WNC +11 Firm, very good color, medium size, ex.SA flavor. 3 1/8 79 20
2013 14A922 YNC +12 Large, firm, nice color, heavy crop. 3 1/4 83 16
COMM 54P304 YNC +12 August Time.  Firm, excellent color, no cork, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 16
COMM 6P120 WNC +15 Giant Pearl.  Preview - very large size, firm, weaker color, very sweet flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
             
Kingsburg Orchards Last Week
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
14A922 YNC +10   3 1/4 83 16
54P304 YNC +10 August Time. 3 1/8 79 13
14Q680 WNC +15   3 1/8 79 17
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape 3 7/8 98 14
11A975 YPFSA +20 Huge 4 102 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 3, 2016  +19 References:  Giant Pearl WNC +15
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Repeats
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
COMM 26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  Large, firm, good color, medium cropping - no corking. 3 1/4 83 15
COMM 6P120 WNC +15 Giant Pearl.  Preview - very large size, firm, weaker color, very sweet flavor. 3 1/4 83 19
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
New 66M238 WPF +12 Large size, firm, nice shape, good pink color, a few sutures. 3 3/8 86 15
New 59P379 YNC +12 Good crop, firm, nice color, no cork, good flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
2015 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Heavy crop, medium size, dark red skin color, firm, acid type flavor, genetically red flesh. 3 76 17
2011
R5 T104
62P215 YNCSA +15 Firm, nice crop, very good flavor, good color with a few freckles. 3 1/8 79 19
2014
R6 T69
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape, clingstone, heavy crop, huge size here in two locations and at KO last week. good flavor.  No cork. 3 5/8 92 17
2013 2015 60P716 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, very nice color, good flavor. 3 1/8 79 19
2013
R 3 T88
60P798 WNC +20 Very dark red with freckles, super sweet, crisp, firm, ok size. 3 1/8 79 24
             
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R6 T65 14Q680 WNC +15 Clean, firm, no cork, very good flavor, excellent color. 3 1/8 79 17
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape - good flavor, no corking - best white peach for the last 10 days. 3 7/8 98 14
R6 T82 3C510 WNC +18 Very large, average color with freckles, firm, fantastic balanced flavor. 3 5/8 92 20-24
R6
T 92-97
11A975 YPFSA +20 Huge, excellent cavity, very good flavor, excellent color, perfect shape - no cork. 4 3/16 106 15
R6 T68 23Q513 YPC NM +21 Good size, firm, nice full orange red color, excellent traditional flavor. 3 1/2 89 12
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 10, 2016  +26 References:  August Red +22
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Repeats
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Heavy crop, medium size, dark red skin color, firm, acid type flavor, genetically red flesh.  Still very firm. 3 76 17
2011
R5 T104
62P215 YNCSA +15 Firm, nice crop, very good flavor, good color with a few freckles. 3 1/8 79 22
2014
R6 T69
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape, clingstone, heavy crop, huge size here in two locations and at KO last week. good flavor.  Virtually no cork.  BEST for 3 weeks. 3 5/8 92 17
2013 2015 60P716 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, very nice color, excellent  balanced flavor - still firm and very nice. 3 1/4 83 21
This Week
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
JD R 10
T 24-35
55P278 WNC +20 Summer Pearl.  Good crop, very firm, nice flavor, pretty good color, almost no cork. 3 1/4 83 18
2015
R3 T 188
63P218 WNC +22 Large, clean, no cork, good color, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 21
Comm 48P606 WPF +22 Glacier Queen.  Very large size, firm, good flavor, weaker color. 3 1/2 89 16-18
Comm 36M22 WPF +25 HUGE, only medium color, good flavor, slt.cork. 3 3/4 95 18
2011
R 5 T 117
65M195 YPCSA +25 Heavy crop, medium size, firm, excellent color and flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R6 T69 10A1051 WPC +18 Still firm, huge, perfect shape, good flavor - Best white peach in this time slot. 3 7/8 98 15
JD 55P278 WPC +20 Large, huge crop, firm, very good flavor, good color. 3 1/4 83 18
JD 60P1063 WNC +20 Ex.color, firm, great flavor, heavy crop. 3 1/8 79 20
R6 T92 11A975 YPFSA +22 HUGE, firm, perfect shape, good flavor, ex.cavity. 4 102 15
R6 T68 23Q513 YPC NM? +25 Large, excellent color, excellent flavor. 3 1/2 89 12
JD 7G820 WNC +25   3 76 18
R7 T99 7G824 WNC +30   3 3/8 86 15
R3 T94 69P929 WNC +31   3 3/16 81 18
R6 T72 14G872 WPF +38 Pearl Princess XIII 3 1/2 89 15
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 17, 2016  +33 References:  September Bright +35
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Repeats
  Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2015 14A931 WNC RF +15 RED FLESH.  Heavy crop, medium size, dark red skin color, firm, acid type flavor, genetically red flesh.  Still very firm. 3 76 17
2011
R5 T104
62P215 YNCSA +15 Firm, nice crop, very good flavor, good color with a few freckles. 3 1/8 79 22
2014
R6 T69
10A1051 WPC +18 Excellent color & perfect shape, clingstone, heavy crop, huge size here in two locations and at KO last week. good flavor.  Virtually no cork.  BEST for 4 weeks!!! 3 5/8 92 19
2013 2015 60P716 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, very nice color, excellent  balanced flavor - still firm and very nice. 3 1/4 83 21
JD R 10
T 24-35
55P278 WNC +20 Summer Pearl.  Good crop, very firm, nice flavor, pretty good color, almost no cork. 3 1/4 83 18
2015
R3 T 188
63P218 WNC +22 Large, clean, no cork, good color, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 21
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
This Week
2011 65M505 YPCSA +28 Heavy crop, good color, round, firm, nice flavor. 3 1/2 89 17
2012 10A732 WPC +32 Large, ex.shape, firm, nice full pink color. 3 5/8 92 17
New 68P1140 WNC +28 Good size, firm, shiny red color, good low acid flavor. 3 1/4 83 18
Comm 26P490 YNC +35 September Bright.  Reference.  Heavy crop, medium size, firm, nice color. 3 1/8 79 13
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
14G872 WPF +38   3 1/2 89 16-17
20P966 WPF +40   3 3/4 - 4 96 14
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 31, 2016  +47 References:  Autumn Bright +45
Nectarines & Peaches
This Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 13A1080 YNC +35 Good color, ex.shape, firm, good crop. 3 1/4 83 16
NEW 33M1121 WNC +36 Ex. red color, firm, balanced flavor. 3 1/8 79 21
REF. 9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright.  Reference. 3 3/16 81 14
2011
R5 T127
8G1073 YPC +40 Summer Princess.  Large, firm, nice shape, full orange to red color. 3 5/8 92 15
2014
R6 T75
10A978 WPF +40 Large, firm, excellent shape & color, great flavor. 3 5/8 92 20
NEW 69P964 YNC +40 Large, ex.color, nice shape. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 33M1124 WNC +45 Ex. shape, firm, nice color, baby tree. 3 1/8 79 17
2014
R6 T82-91
63P221 WNC +50 Large, firm, good color, ex.balanced flavor. 3 3/16 81 20
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R3 T94 69P929 WNC +40 Excellent color, large, firm. 3 3/8 86 16-18
R3 T95 3C443 WNC +45 Good color, ex.balanced flavor, firm. 3 1/4 83 18-20
R5 T122-123 20P966 WPF +45 Glacier Princess:  HUGE, firm, medium color. 4 102 15
R5 T127 8G1073 YPC +40 August Princess.  Large, firm, nice shape, ex.red color. 3 3/4 95 16
R5 T137-138 13A337 WNF +55 Firm, nice color, ex.flavor - slightest corking. 3 1/2 89 16-20
R7 T99-100 7G824 WNC +35 Huge size, firm, good color, no cork. 3 3/4 95 18
R7 T108-109 14G872 WPF +40 Pearl Princess XIII.  Outstanding color, firm, good flavor, very slight cork. 3 5/8 92 16
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 7, 2016  +54 References:  Autumn Bright +45
Nectarines & Peaches
 
Last Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
REF. 9P89 YNC +45 Autumn Bright.  Reference. 3 3/16 81 14
2014
R6 T82-91
63P221 WNC +50 Large, firm, good color, ex.balanced flavor.  Very nice in Le Grand - a little corky on row 6 of the test block with undercrop and lush tree. 3 3/16 81 20
           
This Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2011
R5 T136-137
13A337 WNF +60 Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, freestone.  Mike has this planted. 3 1/8 79 20
2015 24Q32 WNC +60 Very nice flavor, firm, good color, heavy crop, a few small tips - later than 13A337 ? 3 1/8 79 20
             
2011
R5 T134
R7 T112
54P1065 WNC +70 One to Two weeks away - No Sample today.  Mike has this planted.      
           
Kingsburg Orchards
Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
R7 T99-100 7G824 WNC +35 Huge size, firm, good color, no cork here. 3 7/8 98 20
R3 T95 3C443 WNC +45 Good color, ex.balanced flavor, firm. 3 1/4 83 18-20
R5 T122-123 20P966 WPF +45 Glacier Princess/Lady Empress:  HUGE, firm, medium color. 4 102 15
R3 T122 13A1089 WPC +55 Huge size, clingstone, firm, nice color. 3 7/8 98 15
R3 T124 13G520 YPC +55 Large size, firm, nice color. 3 5/8 92 13
R5 T135 69P1164 YNCSA +56 Nice size, firm, medium red/yellow color, great flavor - a few sutures. 3 3/8 86 20-23
B Q GENETICS 2016 SHOWINGS FOR KINGSBURG ORCHARDS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 21, 2016  +68 References:  Autumn Bright +45
Nectarines & Peaches
Last Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
2014
R6 T82-91
63P221 WNC +50 Large, firm, good color, ex.balanced flavor.  Very nice in Le Grand - a little corky on row 6 of the test block with undercrop and lush tree. 3 3/16 81 21
2011
R5 T136-137
13A337 WNF +60 Good crop, firm, excellent flavor, freestone.  Mike has this planted. 3 1/8 79 19
           
This Week Variety Type Ripe Description Inch Size mm Brix
NEW 14Q613 WNC +55 Good color, firm, nice shape, ex.flavor. 3 1/8 79 22
2015
R2 T177
23Q1097 YNC +55 10 days ago, firm, nice color, good flavor. 3 3/16 81 15
2013
R3 T107
R6 T76
3C501 YNC +55 Very nice color, later than Autumn Bright, firm, a little tippy, nice flavor. 3 1/8 79 16
NEW 23Q553 WPC +60 Large, firm, excellent shape, very sweet - only pink color. 3 1/2 89 21
NEW 68M995 WNC +60 New graft - large size, good color, firm, ex.flavor. 3 1/4 83 21
2014
R6 T79
35M946 YPC +60 Golden peach.  No bleeding, almost purely yellow skin, nice look, peachy flavor. 3 1/4 83 17
2011
R5 T134
R7 T112
54P1065 WNC +65 Good size and crop, firm, ex. flavor, only medium color. 3 76 18
2015
R2 T181
13A1047 WNC +65 Good color, firm, nice shape, ex.balanced flavor. 3 1/4 83 20