WASHINGTON APRICOT GRADES | CHARACTERISTICS | |
Washington No. 1 | Washington No. 1 consist of apricots of one variety that are: | |
• | Mature but not soft; | |
• | Not overripe or shriveled; | |
• | Well formed; | |
• | Free from decay and worm holes; | |
• | Free from damage caused by dirt, limb rubs, growth cracks, bruises, scale, hail, disease, insects or mechanical or other means. (See tolerances WAC 16-406-020.) | |
Washington No. 2 | Washington No. 2 consist of apricots of one variety that are: | |
• | Mature but not soft; | |
• | Not overripe or shriveled; | |
• | Free from decay and worm holes; | |
• | Free from serious damage caused by dirt, growth cracks, bruises, hail, insect pests, mechanical or other means. (See grade and size tolerances WAC 16-406-020.) | |
Washington combination | • | Washington combination consists of a combination of Washington No. 1 and Washington No. 2 apricots. |
• | To meet Washington combination, at least fifty percent of the apricots in any container must meet the requirements of Washington No. 1 grade. (See grade and size tolerances WAC 16-406-020.) | |
Culls | • | Culls consist of apricots that do not meet the grade requirements of this section and can be immature or seriously damaged by growth cracks, hail, insect pests, mechanical or other means. |
• | Cull apricots for fresh market must be clearly marked with the word CULLS in large letters at least two inches high. (See marking and packing requirements WAC 16-406-030.) | |