Varieties & Strains

Apricot

Apricots are traditional high-altitude fruits of Ladakh, Himachal and Uttarakhand, prized for drying and fresh markets.

सीआईटीएच-ए-1

CITH-A-1

Prunus armeniaca

ICAR-CITH released apricot genotype. Golden orange skin with slight blush, firm orange flesh. Sweet, high dry matter and carotenoids. Excellent for drying. Suitable for Himachal co...

ICAR-CITH released apricot genotype. Golden orange skin with slight blush, firm orange flesh. Sweet, high dry matter and carotenoids. Excellent for drying. Suitable for Himachal conditions.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apricot varieties

3,500 ft 4,000 ft – 8,000 ft 13,000 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apricot varieties

600
hours
500 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apricot varieties

-12°C -4°C – 30°C 32°C

Days to Maturity

95d
75d 110d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

Late June – July

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

good

Storage Duration

1mo 4mo 8mo

Market Demand

High

Export Quality

Certified

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