Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.02.05.350 - SCORABLE DEFECTS

01. Damage. The apricot is injured to an extent readily apparent in the process of proper grading and handling. The following specific defects will not be considered as damage. (3-31-22)

a. Hail Marks: Well healed and shallow - allow one-eighth (1/8) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

i. When skin has not been broken: (3-31-22)

ii. Shallow - allow three-eighths (3/8) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

iii. Not shallow - allow one-fourth (1/4) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

b. Growth Cracks: (3-31-22)

i. Well healed - allow three-eighth (3/8) inch in length. (3-31-22)

ii. Riland variety - allow one-half (1/2) inch in length. (3-31-22)

c. Limb Rubs: Smooth and shallow - allow one-fourth (1/4) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

d. Russeting: Allow one-fourth (1/4) surface area in aggregate. (3-31-22)

e. Skin Breaks: (3-31-22)

i. Punctures - allow three-sixteenths (3/16) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

ii. Stem pulls - allow three-eighths (3/8) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

iii. Riland variety - allow one-half (1/2) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

f. Bruises: Allow five percent (5%) of the surface area. (3-31-22)

g. Scale: Allow two (2) scale marks. (3-31-22)

h. Dirt: Allow when not readily apparent. (3-31-22)

02. Serious Damage. Immaturity or any deformity, or injury that causes breaking of the skin, or that seriously affects the appearance. The following specific defects will not be considered as serious damage. (3-31-22)

a. Bruises: Allow ten percent (10%) of the surface area. (3-31-22)

b. Growth cracks: (3-31-22)

i. Well healed - allow one-half (1/2) inch in length. (3-31-22)

ii. Riland variety - allow five-eighths (5/8) inch in length. (3-31-22)

c. Hail Marks: (3-31-22)

i. Well healed - allow three-eighths (3/8) inch in aggregate. (3-31-22)

ii. When skin has not been broken - allow one-half (1/2) inch in aggregate. (3-31-22)

d. Skin Breaks: (3-31-22)

i. Stem pulls - allow one-half (1/2) inch in diameter. (3-31-22)

ii. Other skin breaks - allow three-eighths (3/8) inch diameter. (3-31-22)

Notes

Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.02.05.350