Crop Report: June 2025


Tomatoes
Organic Tomatoes
The crop continues to show excellent development. Plants are healthy, and the fruit is maturing right on schedule. Based on current conditions, harvest is estimated to begin approximately around July 7th.
Pear Tomatoes
Things are going well—we’re now consistently seeing dime sized fruit, showing steady, healthy growth.
Conventional Tomatoes
All plantings-early, mid-, and late-season are progressing well. Recent warm days and cool nights have created ideal conditions for healthy development and fruit set.


Peaches
Northern/Southern Conventional Peaches
Most growers have finished thinning, and harvest has begun. We started picking the American variety, which commenced three days earlier than last year. Calaveras variety is showing color and should be ready mid to late
June. The latest Kingsburg report shows average peach size at 42.8 mm— which is 1.3 mm larger than last year. Final sprays and fertilization are underway, and ideal weather is supporting healthy growth. All estimates and cultural practices are on track for a strong season.
Peaches in the Sacramento Valley are progressing well with warm weather and steady care. Final crop protection is being applied to early varieties. Based on southern harvest timing and current weather, fruit is expected a few days earlier than last year. Monitoring and cultural practices continue.
Organic Peaches
The organic peach harvest began on June 4 in Kingsburg with the American variety. Fruit size looks good; however, there are noticeable issues with split pits and limb rub. Harvest of the American variety is expected to
wrap up tomorrow, with plans to begin picking the Calaveras variety next week. Meanwhile, Madera growers are preparing to start their harvest, with the American variety scheduled to begin this week. All cultural practices are ongoing to support fruit quality and orchard health.
Pears
River/Linden Pears
Growing conditions for pears have been ideal, supporting healthy fruit development. The fruit has now turned
down, making it more visible throughout the trees. Growers are reporting what appears to be an average crop this season. Fruit size ranges from just over 1.5 inches to 2.2 inches, indicating steady growth. Based on current
progress, the anticipated harvest for the fresh market is expected to begin around July 7–8.
Mendocino/Lake Pears
Mendocino County has seen ideal growing conditions, producing a balanced crop with good yields and a healthy mix of sets. Harvest is expected to start July 30–31. In Lake County, the outlook is also strong— Scotts Valley has an average crop, while Kelseyville shows a heavier set that may need extra management.
Pacific Northwest Pears
The Pacific Northwest Bartlett pear crop is progressing well, with good quality and promising fruit sizing. Growers are actively thinning, irrigating, and maintaining clean orchards to support optimal development as the season advances.
Grapes
Grape harvest is still on track for late July. Vines look healthy, and bunches are swelling well. Due to a heavier fruit set, some growers are tipping to manage load and improve quality. Tonnage looks sufficient, but berry size remains the main concern as harvest nears.
Cherries
While quality is generally good, the higher Brix levels—up 2–4° due to recent heat—are contributing to weakened stem retention, making the fruit more vulnerable post-harvest. A two-day rain event last week, with over ¼ inch of rain each day, has raised concerns about potential splitting and quality concerns. We are also experiencing labor shortages which will inhibit growers ability to pick the full crop, leaving some orchards where fruit will go unpicked.
Apricots
Apricot harvest officially began June 13th, slightly later than usual. Growers have begun in the outer and warmer
areas where ripening is more advanced, as several orchards are showing significant amounts of green fruit. While the crop is abundant, irrigation efforts are continuing in hopes to improve fruit size. Approaching warmer
temperatures may also aid in fruit development.
Apples
The Pacific Northwest apple crop is looking strong across all districts, with excellent quality and solid yields reported. Growers continue their cultural practices to support healthy development and maintain fruit quality as the season progresses.