Apricots
We offer a large variety of exciting and popular varieties of apricots, including our Spray Less® selection of varieties that are naturally resistant to common diseases.“Orange and Red are like summer, colors make apricots irresistible”
Several studies on the psychology of color (Color and Psychological Functioning, Elliot A.J. & others.) support the consideration that this characteristic represents a fundamental source of information for the consumer. People make a decision within 90 seconds of their initial interactions with products, and around 62-90% of the rating is based solely on colors. This applies to all purchases and even more for fruit and vegetables. This is why, in summer, orange and red become dominant colors in fruit and vegetable choices because they represent the sun, the life, the energy to which, in fresh products, nutritional requirements consistent with the visual image are always associated. For this reason, apricots are a symbol of summer with their beautiful orange color in different shades that arrives to intense red. If the color sends the message of the most evocative impulse purchase, the consumption experience, the taste, the sweetness, the consistency of the fruit, the juiciness and constancy of these characteristics are also fundamental every time you buy an apricot.
Taken from an article in Fresh Plaza, 20 July 2022
ARISTOCOT® A4617 cv.
A white-fleshed apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection produces cream-colored fruit that is very sweet and juicy with very little acid. The variety develops a nice red blush on sun-exposed fruit which makes for a very attractive presentation. A4617 cv will harvest in the last week of June in Washington State. The fruit is 45-50 mm in size, the Brix averages 18.
ARISTOCOT® A4622 cv.
A mid-season white-fleshed apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection, while slightly less sweet than the others, maintains a firm texture and develops refreshing aromas. The variety is juicy and very attractive with a vibrant blush on sun-exposed fruit. In Washington State, this selection will harvest in the first week of July. The fruit size averages 50 mm, the Brix level is approximately 16.
ARISTOCOT® A5204 cv.
A blushed apricot from CEP innovation. This selection displays an attractive red blush on approximately 40% of the fruit surface. The variety has a pleasant, “typical” apricot flavor and is very aromatic. A5204 cv. harvests in the second week of June in Washington State. The fruit size averages 50 mm, with an average Brix of 15.
ARISTOCOT® A4476 cv.
A heavily bi-colored apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection displays a vibrant and glossy red blush over an orange background. The variety is productive and sweet, with a slight amount of acidity. The fruit is firm even when fully ripe. Harvest typically takes place in the second week of July in Washington State. The fruit size averages 50 mm, and the Brix will average 15. A4476 cv. is Plum Pox resistant.
ARISTOCOT® A5065 cv.
A large-sized orange apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection develops a slight blush on sun-exposed fruit. The variety is very juicy with a pleasant, “typical” apricot flavor. A5065 cv. is one of the largest apricots that we carry for the early market, averaging 55 mm. The fruit is normally harvested in the second week of June in Washington State when the Brix reaches 16.
ARISTOCOT® Candide cv.
An orange apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection remains a beautiful shade of orange with little to no blush, even when fully ripe. The variety is productive, sweet, and juicy with a slight amount of acidity. Candide cv. is a self-fertile variety. Growers can expect harvest to occur in the first week of July in Washington State. The fruit size is normally 50-55 mm with a Brix average of 15.
ARISTOCOT® Vertige cv.
An orange apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection becomes a beautiful solid orange with a slight blush when fully ripe. The variety is productive, fine-textured, juicy, and well balanced between sugar and acidity, reaching Brix levels of 18. Vertige cv. is a self-fertile variety that will typically harvest in the second week of July in Washington State. The fruit measures 50-55 mm.
ARISTOCOT® A4633 cv.
A complex flavored white-fleshed apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection boasts an average of 19 Brix with high acidity and features an attractive blush on sun-exposed fruit. The variety has a pleasant sweet/tart flavor and is fine textured and juicy. The fruit size averages 50 mm when it matures in the second week of July in Washington State.
ARISTOCOT® A4619 cv.
An attractive white-fleshed apricot from CEP Innovation. This cultivar harvests in the third week of June in Washington State. The variety is exceptionally sweet with little to no acid. Fruit size is 50-55 mm. The Brix average is 20. A4619 cv. is very juicy and presents a brilliant red blush on 40-50% of the sun-exposed fruit surface.
ARISTOCOT® A4620 cv.
A large-sized, white-fleshed apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection develops a slight blush over a cream-colored background. The variety is productive, sweet, and juicy with slight acidity. A4620 cv. has ranked highly with those that prefer a bit of balance between sugar and acidity in their eating experience. Harvest takes place in the first week of July in Washington State. Fruit size is 55-60 mm. The Brix average is 18.
ARISTOCOT® A4638 cv.
A white-flesh apricot with an attractive pink-blushed overcolor from CEP Innovation. A4638 cv. is a nice contrast to the dark red surface of the other white selections. The variety is productive, sweet, and juicy with a slight amount of acidity. A4638 cv. is self-sterile and needs a pollinizer such as A4622 cv. or A4617 cv. to set fruit. This selection harvests in the third week of July in Washington State. Fruit size averages 50 mm, the Brix average is 18.
ARISTOCOT® Jengat cv.
A very attractive, red-skinned apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection produces an intense, red fruit that cannot be missed. The variety is productive, sweet, and very juicy. Jengat cv. is self-sterile and requires a pollinizer such as Sefora cv. to set fruit. The fruit is ready to harvest in the first week of July in Washington State. Fruit size is 50-55 mm, the Brix averages 14.
ARISTOCOT® Iziagat cv.
Iziagat cv. is an apricot in a stunning shade of red from CEP innovation. This selection has nearly 100% red coloration, displaying virtually no undercolor. The variety is highly aromatic, productive, and sweet with a slight amount of acidity. This cultivar is a self-fertile variety. It will be ready to harvest during the last week of June in Washington State. Fruit size averages 50 mm, the Brix average is 15.
ARAMIS® A4643 cv.
A brilliantly red-colored apricot from CEP Innovation. This is the earliest red-skinned apricot that we carry, it typically harvests in the first week of June in Washington State. The variety is productive, balanced in flavor, and juicy. A4643 is Plum Pox resistant. The fruit size is 45-50 mm, the Brix is normally 15.
ARAMIS® Gilgat cv.
An early-harvesting, red-skinned apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection produces beautifully red-skinned fruit with a strong, flavorful apricot taste. The variety is productive and juicy but is self-sterile. Gilgat cv. requires a pollinizer such as Iziagat cv. to set fruit. In Washington State, the harvest will generally occur in the second week of June. The fruit size range is 45-50 mm, and Brix is normally 15. Gilgat cv. is Plum Pox resistant.
ARAMIS® A5073 cv.
An early bi-colored apricot from CEP innovation. This selection is very attractive, developing a dark red blush on sun-exposed fruit. The variety is sweet and juicy with very little acid and fine flesh. This apricot is ready to harvest in the second week of June in Washington State. Fruit size averages 50 mm, Brix is normally 14. A5073 cv. is Plum Pox resistant.
ARAMIS® A4667 cv.
A bi-colored apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection develops a dark red blush on sun-exposed fruit making for an attractive finish. The variety is productive, juicy, and aromatic with a strong, “typical” apricot flavor. A4667 cv. is self-fertile and Plum Pox resistant. In Washington State, it will normally harvest in the third week of June. The fruit size is generally 50-55 mm, with an average Brix of 15.
ARAMIS® Sefora cv.
A beautifully blushed apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection develops a pronounced red blush on nearly 50% of the fruit surface. The variety is productive, sweet, and juicy with a slight amount of acidity. Fruit size will average 50 mm, the Brix is generally 15. Sefora cv. is self-fertile and Plum Pox resistant. Harvest will normally occur in the third week of June in Washington State.
ARAMIS® Anegat cv.
A brilliantly blushed apricot from CEP Innovation. This selection develops one of the most pronounced colors out of all the bi-colored cots that we carry. The variety has a strong “typical” apricot flavor, it is productive, juicy, and large in size. Anegat cv. is Plum Pox resistant as well as a self-fertile variety. In Washington State, harvest normally occurs in the second week of July. The fruit will average 50-55 mm and the Brix is typically 16.
Apricot Bloom/Harvest Chart
Spray Less®
Brandt's Fruit Trees offers a special selection of varieties called Spray Less® that have been bred to have natural resistance to common diseases. All natural breeding, no GMOs. Contact us for more information.
