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Pruning

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	* Prune only in Autumn and only when the weather is dry.		* Prune only in Autumn and only when the weather is dry.
	* Remove all dead, diseased or ~~tangles~~ wood.		* Remove all dead, diseased or tangled wood.
	* Keep the tree centre open.		* Keep the tree centre open.
	* Always clean and disinfect all pruning tools with tea-tree oil to prevent any potential spread of fungal diseases.		* Always clean and disinfect all pruning tools with tea-tree oil to prevent any potential spread of fungal diseases.

	= Harvesting =		= Harvesting =
	* Harvest when ripe.		* Harvest when ripe.

EdmondLascaris: Created page with "= Background = * Apricots originated in China. * Apricots have a medium chilling requirement of approximately 800 hours. * Top quality apricots are produced where the winters are cold enough to provide chill, but without harsh frosts that affect the blossoms. * The trees flower very early in Spring (just before Almonds). * The flowers and newly formed buds are vulnerable to late Spring frosts and gusty winds and may need to be protected. * The tree is drought hardy, but..."

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Created page with "= Background = * Apricots originated in China. * Apricots have a medium chilling requirement of approximately 800 hours. * Top quality apricots are produced where the winters are cold enough to provide chill, but without harsh frosts that affect the blossoms. * The trees flower very early in Spring (just before Almonds). * The flowers and newly formed buds are vulnerable to late Spring frosts and gusty winds and may need to be protected. * The tree is drought hardy, but..."

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= Background =
* Apricots originated in China.
* Apricots have a medium chilling requirement of approximately 800 hours.
* Top quality apricots are produced where the winters are cold enough to provide chill, but without harsh frosts that affect the blossoms.
* The trees flower very early in Spring (just before Almonds).
* The flowers and newly formed buds are vulnerable to late Spring frosts and gusty winds and may need to be protected.
* The tree is drought hardy, but will drop fruit if there is not sufficient irrigation and moisture in the soil.

= Cultivation and Training =
* Apricot trees require full sun and good clearance on all sides to reduce humidity and discourage fungal diseases.
* Free draining soil is important.
* Plant apricot trees in winter when the plant is dormant.
* Train to a vase shape with approximately four framework arms and then into two second-tier branches.
* Fertilise with compost, but not excessively.
* Only fertilise after harvest.
* Thin fruits by hand to one fruit every 10cm if the set has been heavy. This will help prevent alternate-year bearing.

= Pruning =
* Prune only in Autumn and only when the weather is dry.
* Remove all dead, diseased or tangles wood.
* Keep the tree centre open.
* Always clean and disinfect all pruning tools with tea-tree oil to prevent any potential spread of fungal diseases.

= Harvesting =
* Harvest when ripe.
* Fruits will ripen after being picked, so can be picked early to prevent predation by birds.
* Apricots can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and then ripen on the kitchen bench.
* Apricots can also be air dried to preserve for longer periods.

= Pests and Diseases =
* Brown rot
* Silver leaf
* Verticillium wilt
* various insect pests - scale,light brown apple moth, weevils, mites and earwigs.

= Propagation =
* Recommended root stock is myrobalan plum because it is more resistant to root-rot

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