Varieties & Strains

Apricot

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

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Prunus armeniaca

Spain (European apricot, bitter kernel type). Sweet, mild flavour, bitter kernels used for oil and confectionery. Suitable for temperate Himalayan conditions.

Spain (European apricot, bitter kernel type). Sweet, mild flavour, bitter kernels used for oil and confectionery. Suitable for temperate Himalayan conditions.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apricot varieties

3,500 ft 3,500 ft – 7,000 ft 13,000 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apricot varieties

500
hours
500 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apricot varieties

-12°C -3°C – 32°C 32°C

Days to Maturity

85d
75d 110d

Flowering

Early

Harvest Window

Late June – July

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

fair

Storage Duration

1mo 2mo 8mo

Market Demand

Medium

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