{"product_id":"apricot-blenheim-5-gal-5-gallon","title":"Blenheim Apricot - 5 Gallon - #3539","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite and Soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2 day to full sun and well drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstockDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grafted onto Lovell Peach rootstock. Lovell Peach is very hardy and well adapted to different soil types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-fertile, but benefits from cross-pollination with another Apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-3 years after planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-12 ft. in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Juicy, sweet, aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pale orange with red speckles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50+ lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spraying with copper in the fall before the rainy season begins can help prevent bacterial canker. Spray again during dry spells in winter and spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRegular pruning during the dormant season helps shape the tree, improve airflow, and promote fruit development. Pruning also assists in maintaining the tree's structure.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eConsistent moisture is vital, especially during the growing season. Deep watering at the root zone encourages vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest. We recommend a minimum 2 gallons of water every single day for the first 3-4 months. During the Summer trees need to be water early in the morning and in the afternoon, twice a day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlenheim apricot produces medium to large, pale orange, red-speckled fruit with very juicy, orange flesh and enticing, sweet, aromatic flavor that sets the standard for apricots. This early-blooming, self-pollinating variety is famous in California for its canning quality, but is also good for drying and fresh eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus Armeniaca 'Blenheim'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everde Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075629990174,"sku":"PRUARS0005","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1252\/8158\/files\/251_blenheimapricot-full.jpg?v=1746541466","url":"https:\/\/curtiscountrystore.myshopify.com\/products\/apricot-blenheim-5-gal-5-gallon","provider":"Curtis Country Store, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}