Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) SHALAKH pineapple

Early season large-fruited, very unusual colored Armenian apricot selection. Valuable for excellent taste, high frost resistance and very good resistance to fungal diseases. Due to the low cultivation demands and adaptability, it is particularly suitable for gardeners and for planting in peripheral apricot growing areas.

Origin: Armenia
Vigour: moderate, the tree grows healthy, tree height up to 3 m
Blossom: partially self-fertile, blooming flowers are resistant to mild frost
Fruits: large, average weight 60 to 70 g, round to oval shape, medium-sized stone
Fruit color: creamy white to light yellow with a slight blush on the sunny side
Pulp: juicy, melting, aromatic, reminiscent of pineapple, with a high sugar content and optimal acidity, freestone
Taste: excellent pineapple flavor
Harvest season: mid-July
Yield: medium high, Yield onset in the 3rd - 4th year after planting
Disease and frost resistance: excellent
Usage: due to its adaptability, the variety is particularly suitable for areas with the occurrence of spring frosts, where other apricot varieties cannot be grown. Suitable for organic or no-spray culture.