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Turning fast and sizing up !

Posted by The CotQueen at ApricotKing on Jun 26th 2017

The cots are looking mighty fine.   They are turning color very quickly.  One day you thinkthe cots shouldn't be picked for a while......and the next day they've moved, plumpe … read more

Day 1 and I'm So Exhausted

Posted by Home Grown in the Flavor Zone Patti on Jun 24th 2017

Day One :  Cuttin' Cots!Saturday was our first day of cutting fresh apricots.  We cut 21 bins of fruit for a total of 12,600 pounds of Blenheims in 5 hours.This is all done by machine, … read more

They're sooooo excellent

Posted by Patti Leave a mesage at 831 801-5275 on Jun 23rd 2017

Nothing compares to the fresh Blenheim apricot. They're the absolute most-perfect fruit:  No need to wash.  No knife, they split in half easily.  The pit falls out .  … read more

Wait for it.......Wait for it......

Posted by The CotQueen on Jun 20th 2017

We'll be at several Farmer's Markets this week with a few of the first of the 2017 harvest......simply the best tasting apricots in the world.Santa Cruz Market  Wednesday  6-21-17Los Altos&n … read more

June Drop

Posted by Patti, the CotQueen on Jun 17th 2017

Green cots are falling off the trees......it's a sad sight to see....It's called the June Drop. The apricots are growing and searching for room.....stronger apricots are actually pushing th … read more