Varieties & Strains

Apricot

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

सफ़ेदा

Safaida

Prunus armeniaca

Local Himachal selection with pale yellow to white skin and soft white flesh. Sweet, mild flavour. White-fleshed apricot popular in local HP markets. Mid-season harvest.

Local Himachal selection with pale yellow to white skin and soft white flesh. Sweet, mild flavour. White-fleshed apricot popular in local HP markets. Mid-season harvest.

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

500
hours
500 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apricot varieties

-12°C -3°C – 32°C 32°C

Days to Maturity

90d
75d 110d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

July

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

fair

Storage Duration

1mo 2mo 8mo

Market Demand

Medium

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