Apricot Garden

The 'Garden' apricot is an early industrial variety that begins ripening at the end of June – beginning of July. The fruits are oval in shape and have a golden-orange color with red and pink speckles, giving them an attractive appearance. The flesh is juicy, tender, with a harmonious sweet-and-sour taste and medium aroma. The pit is of medium size and separates easily from the flesh, making the fruits convenient for fresh consumption and further processing into juices, jams, and preserves. Fruit mass varies from 25 to 40 grams, and the skin is quite dense, ensuring good transportability and quality preservation during storage for up to 7 days without loss of commercial appearance. The 'Garden' apricot tree is medium-sized, reaching a height of up to 4 meters, and has a spreading canopy capable of creating shade and coolness on the plot. Trees begin fruiting in the 4th-5th year after planting, with yields reaching 35-40 kg per tree. The variety is characterized by hardiness and plasticity to growing conditions, allowing it to be successfully cultivated in both private gardens and for commercial purposes. The apricot is resistant to diseases such as clasterosporiosis and fruit mottling, and possesses increased winter hardiness of floral buds, ensuring stable fruiting. The 'Garden' apricot requires moderate watering and fertilization for optimal growth and development. The variety is self-fertile, flowering occurs mid-late, which reduces the risk of damage to flowers by late frosts. Thanks to its taste qualities, early ripening period, and resistance to adverse conditions, this variety is popular among gardeners and consumers who appreciate early summer fruits high in vitamin C and iron, contributing to health.