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HMC Farms Update 5/13

Peach Update

This Monday was our first pick of Spring Flame 20’s; Spring Flame 21’s should begin May 18.  Chelsea Farms and HMC pack styles are now both available.

Spring Flame 20

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Nectarine Update

Nectarines will begin on May 16th, with Spring Flare 20’s, but big volumes won’t get started until May 20th when Zee Fires start up.

Spring Flare 20 – 5/23                                 Zee Fire 5/20

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SummerWhite Update

SummerWhites are tracking for a 5/23 start date for white peaches and a 5/25 start for white nectarines.

Spring Snow – 5/23                                     Early Pearl – 5/25

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Plum Update

Plums are still a few weeks away.  The pictures below show the maturity of several plum varieties out in the field.  

Flavorosa – 5/28                                         Rubi Rosa – 6/6                                          Black Beaut – 6/10

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Grape Update

Below is a picture of what  the grapes look like out in the field.  Our first grape of the season, will be the Zante Currant, available approximately 6/15.

Early Grape Cluster