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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

Time to ripen

Posted by ApricotQueen at ApricotKing Orchards on Jun 14th 2017

Looking for some nice warm weather for the next 10 days + some cool nights.....That's how the Blenheims roll.......10 more days ought to do it.  … read more
Bring on the heat!

Bring on the heat!

Posted by The CotQueen on Jun 12th 2017

It rained here yesterday.  By Friday it will be 93 degrees.  Our 2017 fresh season will be ready about June 24.We'll keep you posted.No, you can't pick your own.  (Eleven foot ladders i … read more

Fresh 2017

Posted by Patti, the ApricotQueen on Jun 6th 2017

We're almost there!   The Fresh Blenheim apricots are waiting til June 24 to be fully ripe .  Get your aprons on and get ready to taste thefabulous Blenheims from Hollister.  This … read more