Introduction to the Characteristics and Cultivation Techniques of the Longting Apricot-Plum Variety
Mainly produced in Xintai City, Shandong. The fruit is relatively large and nearly round. The average single fruit weight is 47.5 grams, and the largest fruit weighs 95 grams. When ripe, the fruit is entirely golden yellow, with smooth and glossy skin. The flesh is golden yellow, fine and somewhat firm, with a moderate amount of juice and an aroma; it is sweet-sour and palatable, of superior quality. The soluble solids content is 11.5%, total sugar 8.0%, and titratable acid 2.0%. The stone is medium-large and semi-clinging. It can be stored at room temperature for 10-12 days and is suitable for long-distance transport.
The tree is vigorous, with an open canopy and strong adaptability; it is drought-resistant, cold-resistant, tolerant of poor soil, and highly resistant to pests and diseases. It bears fruit mainly on short fruit branches and has high self-pollination fertility. After planting, saplings bear fruit in 2-3 years and enter full bearing in 5-6 years, with a yield per hectare of more than 37,500 kilograms. In the production area, the fruit ripens in early July.