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Apricot Varieties
Although apricots have good flower hardiness to low winter temperatures, they tend to bloom too early. Therefore, plant them only on the best sites or in a sheltered area. All the apricots listed are self-fruitful.
Harcot: Introduced from Canada, this has been a consistent producer when not frosted out. It needs to be well thinned to achieve acceptable size. The fruit is attractive with a red blush, has good fresh quality for the early season, but is unsuitable for canning. Harvest is approximately the first week in July in southcentral Pennsylvania. Reports from New York indicate the fruit is resistant to brown rot and bacterial spot.
Veecot: The fruit is medium to large, round, and very firm with a deep-orange color. The flesh is smooth textured, slightly juicy, and cans well. Harvest is approximately the second week in July.
Hargrand: Developed in Harrow, Ontario, these glossy fruits average a 50 percent orange-red surface blush. The fruit is somewhat flattened but has a mild good flavor. Reports from New York indicate the fruit is resistant to brown rot and bacterial spot.
Harogem: A medium-sized fruit that has a bright-red, glossy blush over an orange background. Tree growth is very upright, and the trees are very resistant to cold. Ripens about July 21 in southcentral Pennsylvania. Reports from New York indicate the fruit is resistant to brown rot.
Harlayne: Bright-red, blushed fruit, often small in size, therefore requiring careful thinning. The fruit is best suited for fresh eating. Harvest is approximately the third to fourth week in July. Reports from New York indicate the fruit is resistant to brown rot and bacterial spot.