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Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type
Apricot
Variety/Cultivar
Castleton
Fruit Description
Medium size, flattened at stem end, pale apricot colour. Pale, firm flesh, softens quickly. Freestone, well balanced flavour.
Common Uses
Origin
California, USA, 1960s
Pollination
Self-fertile
Chill Hours
Blossom Time
Early to mid-season, has long blossom period.
Harvest Time
-14 days Rival
Production Notes
Apricots need frost protection, particularly at blossom time.Sets well, needs thinning.
Disease Susceptibility
Apricots are generally susceptible to blossom blight.
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