XLSOR

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you new opportunities, continued success, and joy in all your endeavors! 🎉🍑

In a recent podcast and article by CPR, XLSOR's founding story and impact were featured through an interview with our founder, Ioannis Minas, and Bruce Talbott a key early customer of XLSOR and Orchard Manager at Talbott's Mountain Gold LLLP.

Bruce, a fifth-generation peach farmer, shares that he can tell when a peach is ready by its smell and feel, allowing him to set his “harvest dates pretty accurately, but [he] can't do it 15 or 30 days out” without XLSOR data.

The podcast highlights, "With enough Data, you can zero in on the ideal harvest time. [With XLSOR,] legacy growers have their own strategy for predicting harvest, but climate change is making each season a little trickier.”

➡️ To read more (and find out how you should store your peaches at home) check out the full article:

How a CSU researcher is working to predict the perfect peach Ioannis Minas, an associate professor of pomology, has been working for about eight years on a way to better target the short window Colorado has for peaches.

Let’s face it - harvest timing is challenging. Pick too early, and the fruit lacks sweetness. Pick too late, and your profit plummets. This is what XLSOR is here for - to provide accurate harvesting windows!💰📈

The XLSOR Chlorophyll Index utilizes three distinct scans through the season to measure chlorophyll levels and applies a machine learning algorithm to predict the optimal harvest time 🍏➡️🍎

Unlike traditional processes, the XLSOR method is non-destructive, eliminating waste while maintaining accuracy!

“Dead-on” harvest timing is why we do what we do!

Interested in improving your harvest and knowing the exact time you should harvest? Email [email protected] to learn more 🍑⭐

Who's up for a blend of sweet and spicy? Get ready to enjoy this delicious peach jalapeño recipe, perfect for using even the mushiest peaches! 🍑🌶️

Steps:

1️⃣ Crush 3 cups of ripe peaches (about 4 large peaches).
In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of finely chopped jalapenos, 1 cup of water, 3/4 cup of cider vinegar, 3/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1-13/4 oz powdered pectin. Bring this mix to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2️⃣ Next, add 4 cups of sugar to the pot, stirring until fully dissolved. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly, and let it bubble away for 2 minutes.

3️⃣ Remove the pot from the heat and skim off any foam that may have formed.

4️⃣ Carefully pour the mixture into jars, ensuring there's a 1/4-inch space at the top.

5️⃣ Seal the jars tight with lids and immerse them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

There you have it! This will make about 4-5 half-pint jars. Enjoy your homemade Peach Jalapeno Jam! 🍯🔥

Early variety scans have begun! ⭐

As our planet's climate shifts, harvest timing can be greatly impacted. XLSOR's innovative cloud-based tech uses accurate sensors and Machine Learning to predict peach harvest, improving quality through better timing! 🍑

Who else is counting down the days until peach season? They are not only delicious but have health benefits, too! 🌳🍑