Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Apricot

Variety/Cultivar

Flavor Giant

Fruit Description

Large, oblong fruit, light orange-yellow, skin can be a bit sour. Freestone.

Common Uses

Origin

California, USA

Pollination

Any apricot that flowers at the same time.

Chill Hours

250

Blossom Time

Early to mid-season

Harvest Time

-9 days Rival

Production Notes

Apricots need frost protection, particularly at blossom time. Can be a light cropper.

Disease Susceptibility

Apricots are generally susceptible to blossom blight. Prone to skin cracking in bad weather.

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