Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Apricot

Variety/Cultivar

Harogem

Fruit Description

Medium, slightly flat fruit, orange-red, slightly waxy skin, firm orange flesh with good flavour, freestone. Fruit stores well.

Common Uses

Origin

Ontario, Canada, 1970s

Pollination

Self-fertile

Chill Hours

Blossom Time

Harvest Time

+2 days Rival

Production Notes

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

Disease Susceptibility

Moderately susceptible to bacterial spot, but resistant to blossom blight.

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