Which regions are the main apricot-producing areas?
Apricot, a deciduous tree, flowers from March to April and fruits from June to July. The skin is mostly white, yellow to yellow-red, often with a red blush and spots on the sunny side; the flesh is dark yellow, sweet and juicy. So do you know itsproducing areas? What varieties are there?
What are the apricot-producing areas?
The apricot tree originated in Xinjiang, China. Most are cultivated, especially in North China, Northwest China and East China, where planting is more extensive; in a few areas it has escaped into the wild, and it is also cultivated throughout the world.
What varieties of apricot are there?
1. Beijing Crystal Apricot
It is a specialty of Haidian District, Beijing. Crystal Apricot has round, yellow-white fruit that looks like crystal, hence the name Crystal Apricot. This variety is bright in color, crystal clear and sweet in taste, and a single fruit can weigh up to 80 grams, making it a treasure among apricots.
2. Hebei Large Fragrant White Apricot
Also known as Zhenhe Fragrant White Apricot, it is an excellent fresh-eating variety. The fruit is large, with an average single fruit weight of 120 grams, and the quality is excellent. The fruit ripens in mid-to-late June and tolerates storage and transport relatively well.
3. Qingdao Shaoshan Red Apricot
It has a cultivation history of more than 500 years, and the water quality, soil and climate are very suitable for growing red apricots. The annual output of red apricots is about 350 tons, and the main varieties are Maihuang, Shaoshanhong and Guanyelian.
4. Shajinhong Apricot
It is mainly distributed in Qingxu County, Shanxi Province, and is known for its brightly colored fruit. The crown is round-headed and the tree vigor is moderate. The fruit is large and oblate; the base color of the fruit surface is orange-yellow, and the sunny side is purplish red. The flesh is orange-yellow, firm in texture and moderately juicy; the kernel is bitter, and it is suitable both for eating fresh and for making preserves.
As one of the oldest tree species in our country, the apricot has a great many cultivated varieties. According to use, they are mainly divided into three types: for eating, for kernels and for processing.