Varieties & Strains

Apricot

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

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New Castle

Prunus armeniaca

Early ripening apricot from USA. Golden orange skin, soft orange flesh. Sweet flavour, good for fresh consumption. Suitable for temperate Himalayan regions. Harvest June-July.

Early ripening apricot from USA. Golden orange skin, soft orange flesh. Sweet flavour, good for fresh consumption. Suitable for temperate Himalayan regions. Harvest June-July.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apricot varieties

3,500 ft 5,000 ft – 9,000 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 -5°C – 30°C 32°C

Days to Maturity

80d
75d 110d

Flowering

Early

Harvest Window

June – July

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

poor

Storage Duration

1mo 1mo 8mo

Market Demand

Medium

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