<p>Grower Direct Marketing is announcing that it has begun shipments of MonsterCots apricots, an early variety with exceptional size and color.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/body1.jpg" alt="cropped_images_042214" /></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The MonsterCot series produces a high-color, red and orange skin with rich deep apricot flavors, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"Grower-shippers across the state have seen an earlier season on most crops," said Jim Hanson, Managing Director of Grower Direct. "This year we are glad to see that we have a nice crop of MonsterCots that are here just a few days early for retailers to enjoy. Last year, these apricots moved at a record pace. This season, MonsterCots are becoming a centerpiece of promotion to kick off the fresh California fruit season."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/body2.jpg" alt="cropped_images_042214" /></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>OG Packing in Stockton, CA has been developing these apricots for years to ensure that they meed rigid testing standards. These standards are self-imposed and ensure that only the highest quality fruit is delivered to customers.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">I can't wait to try this season's MonsterCots; they look great.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.growerdirect.net/" target="_new"> Grower Direct </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
