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California Peach Harvest Rises
WASHINGTON - May 11/07 - SNS -- The California 2007 peach crop is forecast at 840,000 tons, up 18% from 2006 but 3% below two years ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates.
The California Freestone crop is forecast at 390,000 tons, up 10% from last year and 1% above the 2005 crop. California experienced an adequate number of chilling hours, thus benefitting the Freestone crop.
The bloom period was fairly quick, with above average temperatures and no rain. The crop is reported to be of excellent quality with good sizes. Harvest began during the middle of April with the April Snow and Snow Angel varieties.
The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 450,000 tons, up 25% from last year but 7% below the 2005 crop. Overall, bloom was reported to be good on all varieties. The crop experienced an adequate number of chilling hours and is reported to be in excellent condition with good size and uniform growth. Harvest is expected to begin in late June in the Kingsburg area.
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