Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) ID-11 (INGA)

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'ID-11' ('Inga')

Latvian variety with high yield and frost resistance.

'ID-11' (also known as 'Inga') is a promising Latvian apricot variety from the Pūre station. It is not yet officially registered, but attracts growers in colder regions thanks to its high frost resistance and exceptionally rich harvest of attractive fruits.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very high yield.
• Excellent frost resistance.
• Very good fruit taste.
• Attractive yellow color with a pink blush.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Institution: Pūres dārzkopības izmēginājumu stacija (selected from material by I. Drudze)
• Status: Not yet registered (breeding number ID-11).

Variety Characteristics

Fruit

• Color: Yellow with a pinkish blush.
• Taste: Very good.
• Stone: Separates poorly from the flesh (clingstone).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: The variety is hardy.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile (requires another apricot variety for pollination).
• Flowering: Mid-early.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-late.
• Yield: Very high.