Apricot "Khabarovsk": variety description, photos, reviews

Apricots are the favorite summer, tasty, juicy fruits of adults and children. One of these varieties is the Khabarovsk apricot. Its popularity is still growing. Although this variety has been bred for a long time.

But even in the last century, the cultivation of apricots in your own summer cottage or garden plot (mainly in a temperate climate) seemed incredible. Over the past 50 years, scientists have developed a large number of hybrid varieties. They are characterized by high yields. And also the highest quality of aromatic fruits.

Apricot Khabarovsk: variety description and characteristics

apricot variety khabarovskiy photo

Plants of the "Khabarovsk" variety are usually:

• high enough - more than 5 meters;
• branches are large, strong, forming a dense crown;
• leaves are oval, not too large. Light green, with carved edges and pointed tips;
• the inflorescences themselves are pollinated, with white petals. They bloom for about a week in the second decade of May.

Fruits are medium in size (about 35 grams). Smooth yellow ovals. The pulp is quite juicy, tender, sweet, with sourness. The stone of the ripe fruit is small. It separates perfectly from the pulp.

The characteristic features of the variety include the low "moodiness" of the trees. And also a huge amount of harvest and excellent quality of apricots.

Early apricot Khabarovsk: chemical composition

100 grams of Khabarovsk grade pulp contains:

• almost 13% sugar,
• 2% acid,
• more than 11% of vitamin C, as well as vitamins of group B, A, E, H, K, PP,
• 0.9 grams of protein
• 0.1 grams of healthy fats
• 9.0 grams of carbohydrates
• and only 44 kcal.

In addition, you will find in apricots:

• macronutrients and microelements,
• starch, fiber and glycine,
• sucrose and fructose,
• fatty acids and dextrins. And also aspartic acid.

Apricot "Khabarovsk": ripening time, collection and storage

The first fruits will ripen in the third decade of July. And the bulk of the harvest will be ready for use in mid-August. You need to harvest quickly to prevent shedding of the fruit.

You can store the fruits for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Productivity and use

Apricot "Khabarovskiy" begins to bear its first fruits in the 4th year after planting. After they reach the age of 8, you can get an average of 38 kilograms of aromatic fruits from one tree.

Preserves, jams, compotes, canning, freezing, drying, fresh consumption. In general, you can do whatever you want with apricots.

Transportation

Unfortunately, due to their thin and delicate skins, apricots cannot withstand harsh transportation conditions. Especially over long distances.

Planting, care and growing regions

Apricot "Khabarovskiy" is unpretentious to weather conditions. Easily tolerates frost and lack of moisture. It blooms well in various soils and frequently changing temperature conditions.

Landing rules:

• choose a calm, dry and sunny place on a hill;
• the earth should be fertilized, loosened, light. At the same time, have low acidity and high mineralization;
• pits for disembarkation will have to be prepared in a month: 80x80 in size. Fill up with drainage first. Then fertilized soil;
• after planting, water the tree abundantly and season with mulch.

Taking care of the tree is easy. First, feed often and not water a lot.Secondly, remove debris and weeds. To loosen the ground, and also not to ignore the need for disease prevention.

The most common growing regions are the Far East and the middle zone of the Russian Federation. And also the Urals and Siberia.

Apricot "Khabarovsk": possible diseases

The most common diseases that can appear in humid and damp climates are usually fungi. Cytosporosis, clasterosporium and moniliosis are characterized by brown spots on fruits, branches and leaves. At the same time, they are practically not treated.

Also, trees and fruits should be protected from weevils and aphids. Use deterrents.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• high yield and quality of apricots,
• unpretentiousness to weather conditions,
• strong immunity to certain diseases,
• frost resistance of Khabarovsk apricot,
• ease of care.

Minuses:

• impossibility of delivery to distant regions,
• low shelf life,
• the fruits of the Khabarovsk apricot are crumbling before they are ripe.

Reviews of the variety apricot Khabarovsk

Elena, 51 years old:

"Apricot" Khabarovskiy "has been growing in my garden for 20 years. During this time, I have never been sick or capricious. Almost no care is required. Fruiting perfectly. The apricots themselves are very sweet. Plant, you will not regret it. "

Igor, 44 years old:

“Last year we bought a dacha with landings. Among other trees I found a couple of apricots of the Khabarovsk variety. I wanted to knock it out. However, I decided to wait for the fruit. And he was right! The harvest is just gorgeous! Now we have jam, pies, and compotes. Everything with fragrant Khabarovsk apricots ”.

Conclusion

Apricot "Khabarovsk" is rather unpretentious. It is widely popular among gardeners for its quality fruits and large yields.