Apricot
Variety: Orangenaprikose
Species: Prunus armeniaca
Origin
| Breeder, Place | F. Hough, University New Jersey, USA |
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| Parents | Lasgerdi Mashhad x (Sout x Mc Clure) |
| Type, Selection | clone INFEL 2892 |
Blossom
| Blooming date, -intensity | early to medium early blossom period, ideal to high density |
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| Fertility | self-sterile |
| Pollinator | TSUNAMI ™ EA 5016 (S), PINKCOT ™ Cotpy (S), PINK MARRY ™, CARMINGO ™ Priabel (S), CARMINGO ™ Mediabel (S), Flopria (S), Robada (S), Goldrich, Iziagat (S), Lotte (S), Harogem, ORANGE SUMMER ™ Zaitorde (S) |
| Frost susceptibility | medium susceptibility of flower buds to winter frost |
Fruit
| Ripening time | early |
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| Scale, shape | large, about 60 g, ellipsoid |
| Colour | intense yellow ground colour, shiny orange red over colour |
| Fruit flesh | orange, firm, very juicy |
| Taste | very aromatic, well balanced sugar-acid ratio |
| Cracking sensitivity | low |
| Stone separability | freestone |
| Plum pox | less susceptible |
| Storage | good |
Tree
| Vigour | strong, semi-upright to spreading, good branching |
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| Crop load | medium to ideal high crop, is prone to biennial bearing, fruit thinning is essential when there is a heavy crop load |
Evaluation
Highly interesting early ripening variety that has an excellent taste, fruit size and attractive appearance. The crop load is mostly moderate. To avoid biennial bearing there should be thorough fruit thinning. This variety has high demands for the choice of site and should only be planted in warm areas.