2009 dried plums California's report

The 2009 California prune crop forecast is 170 thousand dried tons, up 32 percent from the 2008 crop.

 

 

Bearing acreage is estimated at 64.0 thousand acres, resulting in a yield of 2.66 tons per acre.

 

 

The 2009 dried plum crop has experienced ideal weather conditions. Bloom was reported to be excellent, and growers have been busy thinning fruit due to the large set.

 

 

The crop is reported to be of excellent quality, with good sizes.