Varieties & Strains

Apricot

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

नेस्टर

Nestor

Prunus armeniaca

France (European bitter-kernel apricot). Sweet-tart, large bitter kernels with high oil content, good for kernel processing. Suitable for temperate Himalayan conditions.

France (European bitter-kernel apricot). Sweet-tart, large bitter kernels with high oil content, good for kernel processing. Suitable for temperate Himalayan conditions.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apricot varieties

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

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apricot varieties

700
hours
500 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apricot varieties

-12°C -5°C – 28°C 32°C

Days to Maturity

100d
75d 110d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

Late July – August

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

good

Storage Duration

1mo 3mo 8mo

Market Demand

Medium

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