Apricots
Trademark: PINK MARRY™
Species: Prunus armeniaca
Blossom
| Blooming date, -intensity | early to medium early blossom period, high to very high denity |
|---|---|
| Fertility | partially self-fertile |
| Pollinator | CARMINGO™ Pricia (S), TSUNAMI™ EA 5016 (S), SPRING BLUSH™ EA 3126TH (S), CARMINGO™ Priabel (S), CARMINGO™ Mediabel (S), Flopria (S), Orangenaprikose, Robada (S), Goldrich, Iziagat (S), Lotte (S), Harogem, ORANGE SUMMER™ Zaitorde (S) |
| Frost susceptibility | low to medium susceptibility of flower buds to winter frost |
Fruit
| Ripening time | early, 3-6 days before 'Orangenaprikose' |
|---|---|
| Scale, shape | medium to large, rounded |
| Colour | yellow orange ground colour, 30-60 % shiny light red over colour |
| Fruit flesh | intense orange, firm, juicy |
| Taste | intense apricot flavour with balanced acidity in the skin |
| Cracking sensitivity | low |
| Stone separability | freestone |
| Storage | good |
Tree
| Vigour | medium strong, tends to spreading, very even branching |
|---|---|
| Crop load | from an early age high and regular |
Evaluation
Very attractive, high-yielding variety that ripens early. Good fruit sizes and excellent flavour can be achieved by thorough fruit thinning. Furthermore PINK MARRY™ qualifies as an excellent pollinator for 'Orangenaprikose'.