{"product_id":"apricot-gold-kist-5-gallon","title":"Gold Kist Apricot - 5 Gallon - #321","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10-20 feet tall and 5-15 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10, approximately 300 chill hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful, but usually will benefit with another Apricot Tree that blooms the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Freeness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9950711363353018765\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor: \u003c\/strong\u003eGold Kist apricots are known for their sweet, juicy and succulent flavor with a good balance between sweetness and acidity, often described as a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them ideal for fresh eating or using in various culinary applications;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9950711363353018384\"\u003ethey have a deep orange to golden-yellow flesh color and are considered one of the top apricot varieties due to their exceptional taste and quality.\u003cspan data-cid=\"00d467da-230b-49c6-ae5c-1b0276e95cf0\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant trees 15-20 feet apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular pruning during the dormant season helps shape the tree, improve airflow, and promote fruit development. Pruning also assists in maintaining the tree's structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Consistent 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\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Info: \u003c\/b\u003eGold Kist apricot is an excellent backyard apricot for warm winter climates. Heavy bearing and produces large freestone fruits of very good quality. Thin trees out for larger better tasting fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus aremniaca 'Gold Kist'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everde Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075205579038,"sku":"FRUTRF2305","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1252\/8158\/files\/Gold_Kist_Apricot_2_a2c59d97-615d-4721-ac54-7f637fc3027e.webp?v=1746542353","url":"https:\/\/curtiscountrystore.myshopify.com\/products\/apricot-gold-kist-5-gallon","provider":"Curtis Country Store, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}