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Nothing like the Harvest

Nothing like the Harvest

Posted by Loving the Harvest, Patti on Jul 5th 2022

It's all hands on deck here at ApricotKingThe pickers are picking 50 bins a day.Our machine is cranking out 20 bins an hour.There's no stopping us now.  One the road to harvesting 250 tons o … read more
We're in Full harvest now.

We're in Full harvest now.

Posted by 250 tons is incredible, Patti on Jul 1st 2022

Our first day of cutting went flawlessly.We picked and cut a total of 48 tons.Tuesday will be our next big pick.Hoping to reach 250 tons by July 15.That will be the end of the fresh. … read more
The Race Is ON:

The Race Is ON:

Posted by PKG on Jun 27th 2022

Fresh Blenheims are here.First pick happens today.Last pick will be around July 11Expecting 250 tons.Needing pickers to pick.  Workers to work.And praying for cooler weather.That last spurt of tr … read more

Sizing Up Nicely

Posted by ApricotQueen Patti on May 11th 2022

Our apricots are sizing up nicely.They have been thinned by hand and are looking flawless and clean.We think the trees are confused with these days of very hot, then very cold weather.Fresh cots comin … read more

Nearly out of our SlipPits and Leathers

Posted by Packing furiously, Patti on Apr 28th 2022

We thought we made plenty......but they're increasingly popular.We'll be out of both the slippits and the leathers in a few weeks.
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