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Detailed Explanation of Key Techniques for High-Efficiency Cultivation of Kernel Apricot
Kernel apricot is one of the main dried fruits in northern China, with quite good economic returns. In recent years, due to the development of almonds, the comparative benefit of kernel apricot has somewhat decreased. To enhance the production efficiency of kernel apricot, comprehensive measures should be adopted. 1) Develop in suitable locations. Kernel apricot is drought-resistant and tolerant
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Practical experience in pest control for apricot cultivation
Apricot kernel wasp: The larvae overwinter inside fallen apricot pits or inside apricot pits on branches. The female adult lays eggs between the pit shell and the kernel. The egg-laying hole on the fruit surface is not obvious, slightly grayish-green and sunken, and sometimes apricot gum flows from the egg-laying hole. The egg stage is about 10 days. The hatched larvae feed inside the pit.
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How to Plant Apricot Kernels So They Sprout and Survive Easily
Planting apricot kernels should be done in spring and autumn. Choose fresh apricot kernels and place them in a plastic bag, sprinkling water once every three days until the shells crack. After they crack, soak them in warm water at 50 degrees for 1-2 hours, remove and dry them, then sow them in breathable, loose, fertile soil, and cover
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Almond vs. Apricot Kernel: Differences, Benefits, Effects, and Cultivation Methods Explained in Detail
Almonds in China are mostly grown in Xinjiang, because they need long periods of high temperatures to grow. The differences between almonds and apricot kernels are not well understood by many people. Almonds are the kernel of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), while apricot kernels are the kernel of the apricot (Prunus armeniaca), and botanically speaking, the almond tree and the apricot are two different
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A Complete Guide to the Key Technical Points for Establishing an Apricot Orchard for Kernel Production
Apricot trees are fruit trees that love sunlight, tolerate drought, and fear waterlogging and frost, so an orchard should be established on a sunny, high, and dry site; it must not be established on shady slopes, waterlogged lowlands, or valley bottoms where cold air easily settles. Apricot trees are long-lived fruit trees; generally even 100- to 200-year-old trees still bear heavily, so the planned row and plant spacing should be somewhat large. However, to meet the need for early high yields, temporary trees can be set up when the orchard is established, and gradually thinned out or transplanted as the trees age. The row and plant spacing for the permanent rows can be designed at 4 m x 6 m, and for temporarily densified orchards at 2 m x 3 m; by around 10 years of age the temporary trees should be dealt with in time.
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Apricot kernel cultivar Weixuan No. 1 is suitable for cultivation in cold regions
Weixuan No. 1 apricot kernel was bred by the Forestry Bureau of Weichang County and approved by the Hebei Provincial Forest Tree Improved Variety Approval Committee in 2007. 1. Cultivar characteristics. The tree has a relatively strong central leader, an open tree posture, and a natural round-headed tree shape. The branches have strong sprouting ability, and fruiting is mainly on short fruit spurs, though axillary flower buds can also bear fruit. Generally, it flowers and bears fruit 3 years after planting; a 5-year-old tree produces 25 kg of fruit per tree and 7.5 kg of kernels per tree, and enters full bearing period at 7-8 years. The fruit averages 13.6 g in weight (when the skin is green), is broadly ovate, with a greenish-yellow ground color and red on the sunny side.
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What varieties are first-grade superior varieties of apricots for kernel use?
1. Longwangmao Among the apricot varieties for kernel use currently mainly cultivated in production in China, only Longwangmao is first-grade, and it is called "Longhuang Big Almond" internationally. The fruit is oblate, with an average single fruit weight of 18 g and a maximum of 24 g; the skin is orange-yellow and the flesh is thin; the stone is free. The kernel rate is 17.5%, and the dry stone weight is 2.3 g. The kernel yield is 37.6%, and the average dry kernel weight is 0.8-0.84 g. The kernel is flat and plump, conical with a flat base; the kernel skin is brownish-yellow, and the kernel flesh is milky white, fragrant and crisp in taste, with a slight bitterness. The average yield per tree at 5-6 years old
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Canned Apricot Kernel Processing Methods and Technical Key Points
(1) Process flow: Raw materials → cleaning → shell cracking → material selection → rinsing and soaking → peeling → debittering → color protection → blanching and rinsing → canning → adding broth → exhausting and sealing → sterilization and cooling → heat preservation inspection → finished product (2) Technical requirements 1. Raw materials and cleaning: Select apricot kernels that are large, glossy, fresh, free from mold and damage, and wash them thoroughly with running clean water, then drain. 2. Shell cracking and material washing: Use manual or mechanical shelling to crack the shells and obtain the kernels, selecting high-quality apricot kernels that are plump, free from rot, deterioration and insect damage.
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Comprehensive Analysis of Key Technical Points for Establishing an Apricot Orchard for Kernel Production
Apricot trees are fruit trees that love sunlight, tolerate drought, and fear waterlogging and frost. Therefore, the orchard should be established in a sunny and high, dry location, and must not be established on shady slopes, waterlogged lowlands, or valley bottoms where cold air easily settles. Apricot trees are long-lived fruit trees; generally, even 100- to 200-year-old trees still bear abundantly, so the planned spacing between plants and rows should be relatively large. However, considering the need for early high yields, temporary trees can be set up at the time of orchard establishment, and gradually thinned out or transplanted as the trees age. The spacing for permanent rows can be designed at 4 m x 6 m, and for temporarily densified orchards at 2 m x 3 m, with temporary trees dealt with promptly by around 10 years of age. When planning, soil and fertilizer-water conditions must also be considered.
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Zhuolu County, Hebei: It's apricot kernel harvest time again
Zhuolu County, Hebei: It's apricot kernel harvest time again
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