Lot ID: COM2023-CLS

The 2023 growing season began with unusually cold temperatures in April followed by an influx of heat in May and a cooler June, causing early bloom in certain varieties like Centennial. This premature flowering resulted in a mix of mature and juvenile cones, leading to lower-than-expected yields for those varieties. Despite this, affected varieties exhibited average aromas, while unaffected varieties yielded average to above-average with strong aroma quality. July and August in the Yakima Valley were notably milder, presenting near-perfect conditions for the growing season supported by a healthy water supply.