Brix are about the same as last week with a range from 10 to almost 12. Some orchards are suitable for long term storage. No red bleeding from skin into the flesh of Law Rome has been noticed yet. Firmness averages 19.9, starch index of 4.5 and brix of 13.4. Traces of ethylene were detected in cores of apples from all 4 locations.
Background color is generally green.
Maturity is behind last year. Harvest can be delayed waiting for better color and sugar development.