96% of the peaches & nectarines and about 60% of the plums we produce are grown within 5 miles of our commodity specific packing facilities. Minimizing transit time is one component in providing the ripest fruit possible. Peaches & Nectarines require different handling techniques than Plums. HMC Farms has invested in commodity specific packing facilities …
Read more »Tree Fruit Record setting heat is finally behind us as we cool off into the 90’s towards the end of this week. The heat wave has slowed production a little, but the harvest that is coming off is still strong. Varieties Available Peach – Kaweah, Henry II & Summer Lady Nectarine – HMC Nectarine & …
Read more »Peaches Moving into our larger sized peaches the end of this week with Earli Rich and Brittney Lane. We will picking these varieties and a few others until mid June. Nectarines Current nectarines in production are Red Rose, Rose Diamond, Rose Bright, and Diamond Bright. Brix and product quality are as good as we’ve ever …
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