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Blenheim Season 2018

Posted by The CotQueen at the Starting Gate on Jun 28th 2018

And now we're ready.  First pick of the season starts tomorrow and will last until July 18 weather permitting.  All the markets will have freshfruit for sale in small quantities.  You n … read more

Still waiting for that first pick

Posted by Impatiently waiting: CotQueen on Jun 25th 2018

It's hot...97 degrees.....then it's cold 65 degrees......so the fruit still is not ripe.Looking for a July 1 first pick....hardly anything prior.

Washing boxes and trays

Posted by Preparing Patti on Jun 4th 2018

Getting ready for the harvest involves washing 2000+ picking boxes.We also have 7000+ trays to wash and dry.  Lots of hands, lot of work,tons of preparation for the first day of cutting.  Pr … read more

Update on the Fresh

Posted by The CotQueen on Jun 1st 2018

The Blenheims are always worth waiting for....this year our ETA will be July 1 for the fresh season to begin.Yes, you can pick them up at the ranch or at the markets.No, you cannot climb an 11 foot la … read more

We're Excited.....Update on the Crop

Posted by Patti on May 15th 2018

It's looking good folks.....lots of clean cots out there.....slowly ripening up....enjoying this pleasant weather.  Looking at an ETA of June 25th.We want no rain, less wind, nothing higher than … read more