Apricot
Variety: Goldrich
Species: Prunus armeniaca
Origin
| Breeder, Place | Research Center Prosser, Washington State University, USA |
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| Parents | Sunglo x Perfection, selected 1954 |
| Type, Selection | INFEL 2184 |
| Synonym | Sungiant, Jumbo Cot |
| Property rights | free variety |
Blossom
| Blooming date, -intensity | early to medium early blossom period, ideal density |
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| Fertility | self-sterile |
| Pollinator | CARMINGO™ Pricia (S), TSUNAMI™ EA 5016 (S), PINKCOT™ Cotpy (S), PINK MARRY™, Flopria (S), CARMINGO™ Mediabel (S), Orangenaprikose, Robada (S), Iziagat (S), Lotte (S), Harogem, ORANGE SUMMER™ Zaitorde (S) |
| Frost susceptibility | medium strong susceptibility of flower buds to winter frost |
Fruit
| Ripening time | medium, 6-9 days after 'Orangenaprikose' |
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| Scale, shape | large to very large, ellipsoid to ovoid, clear suture |
| Colour | intense yellow to light orange |
| Fruit flesh | orange, very firm, less juicy |
| Taste | very sour when harvested underripe, after a few days in the cold-storage the acid dissipates |
| Cracking sensitivity | low |
| Stone separability | freestone |
| Storage | very good |
Tree
| Vigour | strong to very strong, upright, sparsely branching, spreading more as the tree ages |
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| Crop load | high to very high, typical strong fruit fall in June, therefore fruit thinning should be performed after fruit drop |
Evaluation
This robust variety is impressive with its size and storability. The premature fruits develop their colour very early, but only when fully mature they are acceptably juicy and aromatic. When the first fruits start falling, the ideal harvest time is reached. The fruits are suited for wholesale because they travel well. Somewhat negative to mention is the pronounced acidity and lacking over colour.