Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) NASLAZHDENIE

Mid season Ukrainian apricot variety. Valuable for excellent taste and quality properties, good storage and transportability, very high frost resistance and increased resistance to fungal diseases. Due to the low cultivation demands and adaptability, it is particularly suitable for gardeners and and peripheral apricot growing areas.

Crossing: Vynoslivy x Shalakh, Crimean Botanical Orchard, Ukraine
Vigour: moderate, the tree grows healthy, tree height up to 3 m, canopy round to spreading, moderately dense
Blossom: medium early, partially self-fertile, blooming flowers are resistant to mild frost
Fruits: medium-sized, average weight 55 to 75 g, shape oval, slightly flattened on the sides, medium-sized stone, thin, velvety peel
Fruit color: orange covered by small crimson blush on the sunny side
Pulp: light orange, juicy, medium-density, melting, tender, aromatic, freestone
Taste: excellent dessert taste, highly valued, sweet, with mild acidity and a pleasant aroma
Havest season: late July
Yield: high and regular, an average of 8 - 9 t / ha. Regular pruning of the tree increases fruit size. Yield onset in the 3rd - 4th year after planting.
Disease and frost resistance: excellent
Usage: for fresh consumption and for processing. The apricots are ideal for drying. Due to its adaptability, the variety is particularly suitable for areas with the occurrence of spring frosts, where other apricot varieties cannot be grown. Suitable for organic or no-spray culture.