When do apricots ripen?

Apricots usually mature in late spring and early summer, from April to June.

It takes about 70-80 days for apricots to mature from flowering, and the specific maturity time is also related to the variety of apricots and the climate of the producing area. As far as varieties are concerned, early-maturing varieties such as early-maturing apricots and red-fleshed apricots bloom from late February to early March, and fruits usually mature in the middle and late April. Mid-growing varieties, such as Prunus armeniaca and Prunus armeniaca, bloom from early March to mid-March, and fruit ripens in mid-May. Late-maturing varieties, such as white apricot, bloom from late March to mid-April, and the fruit will not fully mature until early June.

As far as the climate of origin is concerned, apricot trees are mainly planted in temperate regions. In warmer Mediterranean climate areas, such as Italy, Turkey and Greece, apricots ripen earlier, mainly from April to May. However, in continental climate areas, such as northeast China and Siberia, apricots ripen relatively late, mainly from May to June, because of the low temperature and heavy rainfall in spring.

Origin, Habitat and Growth Habits of Apricot

Origin and place of origin: Apricot originated in Xinjiang, China, and is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees in China. Apricot trees are produced in all parts of China, most of which are cultivated, especially in North China, Northwest China and East China. A few areas are wild and are the main cultivated fruit trees in low mountains and hills. In Yili, Xinjiang, the wild forest is pure or mixed with the wild apple forest in Xinjiang, with an altitude of 3000 meters. It is also cultivated in temperate regions all over the world.

Growth habit: Apricot is a positive tree species, which likes light, has strong cold tolerance, strong adaptability, deep roots, likes light, is drought-resistant and waterlogging-resistant, cold-resistant and wind-resistant, and can grow in various soils, especially sandy loam with good drainage; The service life can reach more than 100 years.