What are the excellent apricot varieties for both fresh eating and processing?

The main apricot varieties for both fresh eating and processing include Dahong Apricot, Yangshao Huang Apricot, Chuanzhi Hong Apricot, Shanhuang Apricot, Shajin Apricot, Jinxi Dahong Apricot, Zhanggongyuan Apricot, Laoshan Hong Apricot, Jinzhen Apricot, etc.

(1) Dahong Apricot: also known as Guanyelian, mainly grown in Laoshan, Shandong. The tree is moderately vigorous with medium yield. The fruit weighs 50 g, is orange-red, with fine, relatively crisp and firm flesh, a sweet and slightly sour taste, and aroma. Quality is superior. It is freestone with bitter kernels, stores and ships well, and ripens in late June.

(2) Yangshao Huang Apricot: also known as Jidan Apricot, produced in Mianchi County, Henan Province. The tree is relatively vigorous, adapts well, and is stress-resistant and high-yielding. The fruit weighs 64 g, is orange-yellow, with fine flesh, abundant juice, a sweet and sour taste, and superior quality. It is freestone with bitter kernels and ripens in mid-June.

(3) Shenzhi Hong Apricot: mainly produced in Julu, Guangzong and other counties in Hebei. The tree is vigorous with an open canopy and is extremely high-yielding. The average fruit weight is 52 g; the fruit is orange-yellow, with dense, somewhat tough flesh, a sweet and sour taste, and above-average to superior quality. It stores and ships well. It is freestone with bitter kernels and ripens at the end of June to early July.

(4) Shanhuang Apricot: produced in Changping, Beijing. The tree is moderately vigorous and high-yielding. The average fruit weight is 60 g; it is orange-yellow, with fine flesh, moderate juice, a sweet and sour taste, and aroma. Quality is superior. It ripens in mid-June.

(5) Shajinhong Apricot: mainly produced in Qi County, Shanxi. The tree is vigorous and high-yielding. The fruit weighs 60 g, is orange-yellow, with fine flesh, moderate juice, a sweet and slightly sour taste, and slight aroma. Quality is superior. It ripens in late June.

(6) Jinxi Dahong Apricot: produced in Jinxi County, Liaoning Province. The tree is tall and high-yielding. The fruit weighs 53 g, is deep yellow, with firm and crisp flesh and moderate juice. Quality is superior. It is freestone with bitter kernels and ripens from late June to early July.

(7) Zhanggongyuan: mainly produced in Jingyang, Shaanxi Province. The tree is vigorous and high-yielding. The fruit is nearly round, weighs 65 g, with fine flesh, abundant juice, a sweet taste, and strong aroma. It is freestone with sweet kernels and ripens at the end of June.