Varieties & Strains

Apricot

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

कोलोराडो

Colorado

Prunus armeniaca

USA/Europe (dual-purpose apricot with bitter kernels). Sweet, good flavour, kernels used for almond substitute and oil. Suitable for temperate Himalayan conditions.

USA/Europe (dual-purpose apricot with bitter kernels). Sweet, good flavour, kernels used for almond substitute and oil. Suitable for temperate Himalayan conditions.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apricot varieties

3,500 ft 4,000 ft – 7,500 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

July

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

good

Storage Duration

1mo 3mo 8mo

Market Demand

Medium

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