Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) DZINTARS

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'Dzintars'

An unregistered Latvian variety with large, beautiful, and very tasty fruits.

'Dzintars' is an unregistered yet very valuable Latvian apricot variety, which originated from the selections of Pēteris Upītis. It is prized primarily for its ability to produce a regular crop and for its large, very beautiful, and deliciously flavored fruits. The fruits are orange with a red blush and have a very good, sweet taste. Although it is not officially registered, it is an interesting collector's choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and high-quality apricot.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large, very beautiful, and tasty fruits: Attractive fruits with a very good sweet taste.
• Regular productivity: Reliably produces a crop every year.
• Medium disease resistance.
• A collector's rarity.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia, Dobele
• Origin: Selected from the material of Pēteris Upītis
• Status: Unregistered variety

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Productivity is moderately good but regular. It is cross-pollinated and needs another apricot variety blooming at the same time nearby to ensure a harvest.

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Appearance: Very beautiful, orange in color with a red blush.
• Taste: Very good, sweet.

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: Medium.

Growing Recommendations

• Suitability: An interesting choice for gardeners looking for a reliable and high-quality apricot.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-early, in mid-August.