Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) PINKCOT

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'Pinkcot®'

Very early French variety with large fruits and high frost resistance.

'Pinkcot®' is an attractive and reliable early apricot variety that has gained popularity due to its large and firm fruits with a distinct red blush. It is known for its high and regular yield (requires thinning) and excellent frost resistance in wood and flower, making it suitable for higher altitudes.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large to very large fruits (up to 80 g) with firm flesh.
• High frost resistance during flowering (reliable crop).
• Early ripening (mid-July).
• Excellent disease resistance.
• Fruits tolerate transport well.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: France
• Registration: Modern licensed variety.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong, easily shaped. The crown spreads with bearing.
• Yield: Early onset, bears very richly and regularly. Requires annual fruit thinning.
• Flowering: Very intense and long.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Very large (up to 80 g with thinning).
• Shape and Color: Round. The skin is matte, yellow-orange, covered with intense red color on approx. 50% of the surface.
• Flesh: Light orange, very firm, easily separates from the stone.
• Taste: Good, harmonious, sweet (sugar content 11%).
• Usage: Fresh consumption, processing, transport.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: High frost resistance (also in flower) and resistance to fungal diseases. Suitable for marginal areas.
• Requirements: Low maintenance. Prefers a sunny location.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile. For higher yields, a pollinator is recommended.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early, mid-July (approx. July 10 – 11).
• Transport: Fruits tolerate transport very well.