Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) LADY COT

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'Lady Cot'

Modern French self-fertile variety with large and firm fruits.

'Lady Cot' is a modern, licensed French apricot variety from COT International. It is highly valued for its large, attractive fruits with very firm flesh, which is resistant to cracking and tolerates transport well. It stands out for its high and regular yield.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large and very attractive fruits (bright orange with a red blush).
• Self-fertility (does not require a pollinator).
• Very firm flesh, resistant to cracking.
• High and regular yield.
• Excellent sweet and aromatic taste.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: France
• Breeder / Licensor: COT INTERNATIONAL
• Synonyms: 'Lady'
• Status: Protected variety (propagation without license prohibited).

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong.
• Crown: Semi-upright to spreading, well-branched.

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Shape: Oval.
• Skin: Bright orange, covered with a rich dark red color on 30 – 50% of the surface. It is resistant to cracking.
• Flesh: Very firm.
• Taste: Sweet, juicy, aromatic, with low to medium acidity.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, industrial processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Firmness: Suitable for transport and storage due to firm flesh.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile. Presence of pollinators (e.g., 'Bergeron', 'Hargrand') may increase yield.
• Flowering: Mid-early.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-late (around July 10, approx. 12 days after 'Kioto').
• Yield: High and regular.