Tree Fruit Update Thinning continues and girdling should wrap up by the end of this week. Luckily, the weather has been cooperating, which means crop projections are remaining strong with a start date of mid May. Table Grape Update Currently, table grapes are looking to have a good sized crop this year. Vineyards are looking …
Read more »Tree Fruit Update Thinning has begun for some in the San Joaquin Valley; others believe that Mother Nature thinned for them when the freeze hit in mid March. In any case, projections are for a strong crop beginning a day or two later then last year. Table Grape Update Shoot thinning started one …
Read more »As many may or may not have heard, plums are beginging to blow blueberries out of the water with their abundance of beneficial antioxidants. Below is a study obtained from the California Tree Fruit Agreement about the research conducted behind this topic. The Byrne Report – Plums are the new Superfood! by PPN Advocate March …
Read more »There is significant freeze damage showing up in the peach plum and nectarine crops. It’s regional, but will definitely have an impact on the overall volume of the crop. As we get further into the season we will be able to assess the damage more accurately. Please check back throughout the season for important stone …
Read more »The chill hours we gathered this winter have laid the foundation for a very good crop this coming stone fruit season. Below are a few snapshots from HMC Farms…Enjoy!
Read more »Welcome to the HMC Farms Blog, packed with information you’ll crave for the upcoming tree fruit and table grape season. Throughout the season HMC will update this blog weekly, keeping you informed of upcoming varieties, unusual weather patterns, new sustainable practices, and much more. We are a Grower, Packer, and Shipper of tree fruit and …
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