10 best apricot varieties for the middle lane

Alyosha is one of the best apricot varieties for central Russia. It is quite winter-hardy, has optimal ripening terms for the region. The mass of fruits is average, they ripen in waves and it is important to collect them in time, preventing shedding, which is typical for this variety. The color of blind apricots is predominantly yellow with a small reddish side, the taste is sweet and sour, the aroma is rich. The fruits can be used both for fresh consumption and for various kinds of preparations. Due to good transportability, they are also suitable for sale. There are quite a few reviews about the Alyosha variety, including from those who grow it in the northern regions of central Russia.

Favorit is a mid-late apricot variety that can be successfully grown in most regions of central Russia. It is self-fertile, has a slight growth force, begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting.The crown is not too thick, translucent, therefore the yield is average and is about 20 kg from an adult tree. The fruits of Favorit are far from the largest, but pleasant in taste and appearance. If August is cool, then they ripen slowly, some remain greenish. The variety is quite young, it was bred in the early 2000s, but has already become popular. One of its advantages is its unattractiveness to aphids, with which it is affected only in 1% of cases.

Iceberg is called by many one of the best varieties for the Moscow region and other areas of central Russia. It is quite frost-resistant, has optimal ripening terms, is characterized by tasty and fragrant fruits with a high sugar content. The color of ripe apricots is yellow-orange, the flesh is dense, but juicy, the stone is well separated. Iceberg is only partially self-pollinating, therefore, in order to obtain a full-fledged harvest, it is recommended to plant other varieties of apricot nearby. Lel and Alyosha are considered the best pollinators. An adult tree grows up to 3.5-4 meters, capable of producing up to 30 kg of fruit.

Manitoba is one of the Canadian apricot varieties that are now actively gaining popularity. It is quite frost-resistant, has an early ripening period. The fruits of Manitoba are large and slightly unusual elongated shape with a pointed tip. Their color is bright orange, the sides turn red in the sun. The use of the crop is universal, apricots can be dried, compotes, jam, jam can be prepared from them. The tree is able to grow up to 5 meters in height, but much depends on the climatic features of the growing region. Its crown is dense, shaping pruning and thinning are required. Disease resistance is high, the variety also tolerates adverse weather conditions with dignity.

Lel is a hybrid variety of apricot, which is characterized by early ripening, a small height of an adult tree, which rarely exceeds 3 meters, and optimal frost and drought resistance. It is considered quite unpretentious, quickly takes root in a new place and begins to bear fruit for about 3 years.It produces medium-sized fruits with a predominantly yellow color and thin skin. They are suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. As their disadvantage, many mention in the reviews the rather large size of the bone. An important advantage of this variety is that Lel withstands slight frosts even during the flowering period, without throwing off flowers and buds.

The Royal apricot is capable of yielding up to 40 kg of fruit, but it will be possible to obtain it approximately 6-7 years after planting. The variety is characterized by early ripening, which is good when grown in central Russia and the Volga region, a height of up to 4 meters and a slight thickening of the crown. The fruits are medium in size, but they are tied annually. The taste is decent, any use is possible. Due to good transportability, cultivation for sale is also possible. Royal is a self-pollinating variety, does not need to be adjacent to other apricots. Its frost resistance in the description is indicated up to -38-40 degrees, however, you can find a lot of reviews from those whose variety froze even at higher winter temperatures. Probably, a lot depends on the specific weather conditions, and not just the strength of the frost.

Snegirek is one of the most frost-resistant apricot varieties. It is able to endure winter colds down to -40 degrees, which allows it to be grown almost everywhere, including in central Russia. It adequately resists spring return frosts, which do not damage its fruit buds. The tree is quite compact, its height does not exceed 2-3 meters, so the yield is average, at the level of 12-15 kg. The fruits are medium in size, they contain about 9% sugar, so they are very sweet, but some feel a slight bitterness in the skin area. The fruiting of the seedling begins 3-4 years after planting, the fruits ripen on average in early August, but the exact timing depends on the temperature regime.

Due to its high frost resistance, apricot of the Krasnoshcheky variety is successfully grown in the middle lane, the Volga region and the Far East.It got its name due to the expressive color of the fruit, which has a bright ruddy barrel and a rather large weight of up to 60 grams. The variety is self-pollinating, rather unpretentious in care, adequately enduring moisture deficiency. There is a high immunity to most diseases. An adult plant usually grows no higher than 4 meters, although it can form a higher crown in warm climates. Productivity is excellent and can reach 10 buckets per plant. This variety is not able to bear fruit every year, it needs rest and restoration.

The son of the red-cheeked is a hybrid variety with an early ripening period. Its frost resistance is high, sufficient for cultivation in most regions of central Russia and the Volga region. The variety is valued by gardeners for the possibility of obtaining a large crop of large and rather sweet fruits. Thus, the average weight of ripe apricots is about 40 grams, and when the number of ovaries on a tree is normalized, specimens weighing 55-60 grams can be obtained. From an adult tree that grows up to 4 meters in height and forms a rounded crown, it is possible to get up to 30 kg of fruit. They begin to ripen early, but are prone to shedding, which can only be prevented by regular collections of ripe fruits.Their pulp is juicy, but quite dense, which has a positive effect on transportability.

Northern Triumph is one of the varieties that can be successfully grown in the middle lane and the Volga region, although you can find reviews about this apricot from Ural gardeners. The variety is quite frost-resistant. An adult tree winters well at -30-35 degrees, but its fruit buds are prone to freezing already at -27, so in some areas of the middle zone after a cold winter you can be left without a crop, but count on getting it in the next years. Northern Triumph forms a sprawling tree up to 4 meters high. Fruiting begins at 3-4 years, it reaches its maximum by 10-12 years of age, when it is possible to get a crop of 50-60 kg. The fruits are quite large, with a thin skin, a well-separated stone and a pleasant sweet and sour taste.