[barney rubble]

Does anyone grow apricots successfully out there? I've been thinking of investing in a tree or two, but am not sure how well they thrive in our unreliable climate. Any suggestions as to the best varieties would be great to hear! Thanks

[SG6]

Cannot stand apriocots so this is from a book:
Apricots prefer a slighlty limey soil, and a more humus then peaches.
Guess that means they don't mind a bit of lime in the soil.

Easier to prune as they bear on one year old and older wood.

Seems the oldest and they say the most reliable variety is Moorpark.
Get it on St Julian A rootstock.

Four varieties listed:
Moorpark, Alfred, Farmingdale, New Large early.

Alfred reported as prone to biannual bearing.
Farmingdale sounds good, American variety.
New Large Early apparently not easy to locate.
Moorpark, established but susceptable to die back.

Found another called Hemskirk, similar to Moorpark, bit pinker.

[barney rubble]

Thanks SG6 

[gobs]

I haven't yet had a ripe apricot from my tree here, so I would seriously advise to buy a tree suited to British weather. Yes, unlikely it sounds there are 'native' apricots, too. Keepers nursery has some and then more.

[barney rubble]

I haven't yet had a ripe apricot from my tree here, so I would seriously advise to buy a tree suited to British weather. Yes, unlikely it sounds there are 'native' apricots, too. Keepers nursery has some and then more.

 :ohmy:Have you been able to cook them up in sugar syrup to make them palatable then gobs? Where is Keepers Nursery - or is it mail order? Thanks 

[gobs]

http://www.keepers-nursery.co.uk/

[barney rubble]

Thanks gobs - site looks very promising

[cAnAry53]

Wuold like to try an apricot or nectarine myself anyone know which is best in midlands area?

[Eatyourgreens]

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