The Sweet All-Rounder: A popular South African variety known for its excellent balance of sugar and acidity. It is a reliable producer that handles the Eastern Cape climate with ease.

Fruit Profile: Medium to large fruit with a beautiful orange skin and a slight red blush. The flesh is firm, sweet, and deep orange, making it perfect for eating fresh or drying.

The Fruit

• Appearance: Large, oval fruit with a striking deep orange skin and a prominent red-carmine blush on the sun-exposed side.

• Texture & Taste: A "freestone" variety (the stone pops out easily). The flesh is meltingly soft, sweet, and highly aromatic—the ultimate fresh dessert apricot.

Growing, Care & Chilling

• Chilling Requirement: Low to Medium (approx. 350–450 hours). This is one of the best varieties for the Eastern Cape's slightly warmer winters as it doesn't need a severe cold snap to fruit.

• Spacing: Plant 5 metres apart.

• Specific Care: Because it blossoms very early, ensure it is planted in a spot protected from late spring winds which can knock the blossoms off.

• Harvest: Very early! Harvest starts in mid-to-late November.

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Our Apricot Trees are currently available from R165 each.