Tag: Apricot

Apricot trees are hardy and grow well in most climates, though hot, dry summers will generate the best fruit. This makes many parts of Australia including Perth, ideal for growing apricots. What are the best fruit trees to grow in Perth? Perth has a fantastic climate for growing fruit trees, and fruit trees such as […]

In Victoria, apricots are gown predominantly around the Goulburn Valley region, along the Murray River in Swan Hill and Mildurain; whilst in South Australia fruit is grown in the riverland region centred around the regional town of Mypolonga in the Lower Murray Region of the state (Figure 1). Where do apricots grow in Australia? This […]

Peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots all come in clingstone and freestone varieties. What is the difference between clingstone and freestone? Clingstone peaches come in many varieties most notably yellow and white. Clingstone peaches are typically smaller but very juicy and sweet, making them a perfect choice for canning and jellies. Freestone alludes to peaches with […]

The Blenheim apricot is a smaller apricot that tends to have a green shoulder, ripen from the inside, never really getting the total apricot color, but even on the side of green will have the full apricot flavor. This old favorite’s sweet aromatic flavor sets the standard for apricots. What is the best tasting apricot? […]

Bush Apricot blooms in the Spring with sweet-smelling white flowers. In mid to late summer, the golden-yellow, red-blushed fruit ripens. These apricots are great for eating fresh, right after picking. They are also perfect for drying or for making into preserves. What is the best tasting apricot? Blenheim. Blenheim is considered to be the most […]

It is cold hardy and late blooming. The Apricots that are formed are small but with a nice sweet flavour, but less sweet in comparison to other varieties. This freestone fruit has a firm texture, so it lends itself to canning. It flowers later than other Apricots and ripens from the middle of July to […]

I ate some Alaska-grown Manchurian Apricot last summer. Although this was a mature tree, 2016 was the first year the fruit actually ripened. They were mild flavored and fairly dry. Do Manchurian apricots taste good? In terms of flavor, it varies from tree to tree. Keep in mind that Manchurian apricots are usually grown from […]

While apricot or peach scab symptoms may look horrible, you can generally get rid of them by peeling the produce. You won’t be able to sell it, but it will still be edible. Can you eat apricots with brown spots? It is seen as small dark spots on immature fruit, becoming round brown freckles, sometimes […]

Sap-Feeding Insects Aphids, mealybugs, and a variety of scale insects are some of the most common apricot treeapricot treeMarillen is an Austrian German and Bavarian term for apricots, which are known as Aprikosen in other German-speaking regions.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Marillenschnaps What are the brown spots on my apricots? Scab (also known as freckles) is […]

An apricot that feels extremely soft or mushy is overripe it, so you shouldn’t buy it. Can you eat mushy apricot? (You can eat under-ripe apricots, but they’re going to taste quite sour and nothing like the sweet fruit you imagined.) If your apricots are super soft or squishy, they’re overripe. Depending on their quality, […]

Overripe apricots can be used in the same ways as regular apricots. They can be made into preserves or jams, they can be used to make cocktails, or you can even use them in savory dishes like salads, omelettes, and quiches. Can you eat mushy apricot? (You can eat under-ripe apricots, but they’re going to […]

Also known simply as brown rot, ripe fruit rot is one of the more frustrating of the diseases of apricot trees. As fruits ripen, they develop a small, brown, water-soaked lesion that quickly spreads, ruining the entire fruit. Soon, tan to gray spores appear on the fruit’s surface, spreading the disease further. Why are my […]

Storing Cut Apricots Cut apricots require refrigeration. Store them sealed tight in freezer bags or airtight containers for up to 4 days. How do you store cut apricots? – It’s okay to apricoddle your apricots – Apricots Prep. Store whole fruit at room temperature until ripe. Cut. Remove pits and cut fruit into chunks or […]

Yes! I recommend that you do not thaw the apricots before making the jam. Add the frozen apricots directly to the pot and start making the jam. Can you use frozen fruit for jam making? “Frozen fruit can be used very successfully,” says Pam Corbin, author of Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves, who […]

Damage. In spring, cankerworms occasionally cause damage in apricot. Larvae feed primarily on leaves, tending to skeletonize them. Occasionally they feed on young fruit by biting deep holes, which later heal, but leave large scarred depressions similar to the injury caused by green fruitworms. What do you spray on apricot trees? Spraying apricot trees for […]

If kept properly stored, dried fruits can last for several months after the expiration date. In fact, even if they are just stored in the pantry, they can last from six months to a year after the expiration date as long as the container is airtight and properly sealed after each use. Can I use […]

The number one danger in many commercially available dried fruits is sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide is an unpleasant smelling gas that is created by burning coal or oil, and used as a disinfectant, a bleaching agent or as a food preservative. How can you tell if dried apricots are bad? How to tell if dried […]

The methods of drying apricots vary from simple sun dryingsun dryingFood drying is a method of food preservation in which food is dried (dehydrated or desiccated). Drying inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and mold through the removal of water.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Food_drying How do you dry apricots without Sulphur? Directions Gather your very […]

Rust on apricot trees is caused by the fungus Tranzschelia discolor. As the fungus name suggests, rust discolors the apricot leaves. Look for the first symptoms of apricot rust fungus on the bottom side of the leaf. Mahogany colored blisters appear there, with a corresponding yellow splotch on the top surface. Why are my apricots […]

Two to three bloom fungicide applications are necessary to control brown rot blossom and twig blight, depending on the weather. Because apricot sepals, in addition to other flower parts, are susceptible, the application at red bud is most important. Spray every 14 days to provide adequate continuing protection,. What causes brown rot in apricots? Apricot […]