When do apricots ripen?

Apricot trees germinate and bloom in spring, and the flowering period is generally between March and April, and the flowering period is about half a month. However, their fruit ripening is greatly affected by temperature. Apricots mature from June to August, and most of them mature in July when wheat is harvested. Apricot peel is mostly white, yellow to yellow-red, with redness and spots on the sunny side; The flesh is dark yellow, sweet and juicy.

Habits of apricots

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Apricot is a tree that likes sunshine very much. Suitable for growing in areas with sunshine time of more than 2000 hours. In a sunny environment, apricot trees blossom and bear fruit vigorously, not afraid of the sun, and the branches and leaves are not easy to wither.

2. Cold tolerance

Apricot trees are mostly planted in North China, Northwest China and East China, with strong cold tolerance and can grow at a low temperature of MINUS 30 degrees Celsius. However, apricot trees are afraid of high temperature and are not suitable for planting in the south, otherwise the fruit yield will be low.

3. Drought tolerance

Apricot tree is a very drought-tolerant plant, and its demand for water is not high. The peak season can follow the principle of seeing dry and wet. If plants are watered too much, the roots of apricot trees will not breathe well and die of waterlogging.

4. The root system is deep

Adult apricot trees have developed roots and like to grow in deep soil. Roots can extend to a depth of about 5 meters, and apricot trees grow quickly. Within 5-6 years after planting, the new buds can grow to 2 meters long.