June 7, 2010

Crop Update

The packout continues to increase as the weather has warmed. This period temperatures will start in the mid 90´s and gradually decrease to the upper 80´s by the end of the week.

Peaches

Spring Flame 21 has now exceeded its estimate. Sister variety Spring Flame 22 is about halfway to its estimate. Both these high blush peaches peak in the 50-56 sizes. Crimson Lady is the next major variety and it is already2/3s of the way to its estimate. Spring Snow variety will be the major Summerwhite® producer again the first half of the period. Ivory Princess will be the next major Summerwhite® variety.

Nectarine

The top producing traditional nectarine this period Zee Fire has exceeded its estimate by 10%. Harvest of Red Roy will be slowing by the end of the period and the fairly new variety Rose Bright will continue through this period. Arctic Star Summerwhite® nectarine harvest will take off this period.

Plums

Flavorosa is on the downhill side and several growers report they are coming up short. Red Beaut and Spring Flavor plum varieties also appear that they will come up short. The Earliqueen variety will be the major plum packed this period and we expect it to hit its estimate.