Apricots
Apricots, with their velvety skin and sweet-tart flavor, are a sun-drenched treat that encapsulates the essence of summer. These golden-hued fruits, often blushed with red, are treasures of orchards and gardens alike, offering not just delicious bites but also a rich history that spans continents. From ancient Persia to modern-day orchards, apricots have a story to tell.
This section invites you on a journey through the world of apricots, exploring their varieties, cultivation nuances, and their place in culinary and cultural traditions. Whether you’re an apricot grower, a home cook, or just someone who cherishes a ripe apricot on a sunny day, let’s celebrate this delightful fruit together.
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How to grow apricots
Apricots are delicious soft tree fruits that are surprisingly easy to grow at home when the climate is right. Prunus armeniaca var. armeniaca is known…
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How to grow apricot from seed
While apricot trees are usually planted as grafted trees, growing them from seed is a fun experiment and a great way to develop new cultivars. Seedling…
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Apricot tree care
Apricot trees are easy to care for when growing in their favored climate but can require some maintenance in less-than-perfect climates. In general, these trees…
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How to prune an apricot tree
Pruning apricot trees is one part of encouraging healthy, productive growth. Pruning helps the tree focus its energy on producing fruit instead of growing too…
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Tilton apricots
‘Tilton’ is a heritage apricot variety commonly grown in California and known for its late bloom. The heart-shaped, golden-yellow fruits have sweet, fine flesh, making…
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When apricot trees start to bear fruit
Apricot trees typically start to bear fruit when they are 4-5 years old. Most trees are grafted and are already 1-2 years old when sold.…
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When do apricot trees bloom?
Apricot trees bloom in early spring, usually flowering before most other fruit trees. The exact time varies depending on the climate, but typically, the blossoms…
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Apricot tree planting
Start by choosing a sunny spot for planting your new apricot tree. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the tree’s roots. Loosen…
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Apricot tree diseases
Common apricot diseases include brown rot, Armillaria root rot, powdery mildew, Verticillium wilt, Eutypa dieback, and shot hole disease. These fungal diseases tend to occur…
