Nestor (S)
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
Nestor (S) is the earliest-ripening apricot variety in our range.
The fruit is impressive for its very attractive appearance, intense flavour, high cracking stability, good stone removing and resistance to plum pox virus.
It should be noted that very early-ripening apricots tend to ripen faster.
A minimum order of 25 trees per fruit grower is required.
Blossom
Blooming date, -intensity
very, very early with a medium to ideal blossom density
Frost susceptibility
moderate susceptibility to winter and blossom frost; damage to blossoms mainly in the lower part of the crown
Fertility
self-fertile, external fertilisation is recommemded
Pollinator
Domino (S), CARMINGO ® Pricia (S), TSUNAMI ® EA 5016 (S), Flopria (S), Orangenaprikose, PINK MARRY ®, Nelson (S)
Fruit
Ripening time
very early, 8 to 10 days before 'Domino (S)'
Scale, shape
slightly below medium large, a bit oblong, limited suture
Colour
orange ground colour, up to 50 % medium red, shiny over colour
Fruit flesh
intense orange, pleasant texture, flesh slightly soft in relation to the firm skin, very juicy
Taste
fruitflesh with a delicate acidity and a characteristic apricot taste; no overpowering acidity in the skin
Cracking sensitivity
very low
Stone separability
easy removing
Plum pox
resistant according to breeder
Tree
Vigour
medium strong, semi-upright to spreading, moderate garnished, well branched, medium green foliage
Crop load
medium to ideal high yield
Origin
Breeder, Place
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L., Spain
Intellectual property
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L., Spain
Crossing number
TJ68-37
Property rights
registered for EU plant variety rights