APRICOT VARIETIES

Goldbar

Moderately juicy, this large oval-shaped apricot has light yellow-orange skin with a reddish blush. Flesh is firm with a long shelf life. Good for eating out of hand.

HARVESTED: July through August

AVAILABLE: July through August

Patterson

With its delicate flavor and excellent shelf life, this large round apricot is a favorite for everything from canning to drying to just eating out of hand. It features streaked red over yellow skin, with firm flesh.

HARVESTED: July through August

AVAILABLE: July through August

Perfection

This classic large oval apricot is deep orange at full maturity giving it a beautiful appearance. Flesh is sweet and firm. Excellent for canning and eating fresh. Ships well.

HARVESTED: July through August

AVAILABLE: July through August

Rival

A mild sweet-tart flavor and fine, firm texture distinguish this large oval-shaped apricot. The skin is light orange with a red blush revealing lush deep orange flesh.

HARVESTED: July through August

AVAILABLE: July through August

Castlebrite

This medium size apricot is golden orange with a slight red blush. It has firm flesh with a mild sweet-tart flavor that is good for eating out of hand.

HARVESTED: July through August

AVAILABLE: July through August

Gold Strike

This large firm apricot offers meaty, sweet orange flesh beneath an attractive light-orange skin with reddish blush. Keeps and ships well.

HARVESTED: July through August

AVAILABLE: July through August

Robada

This jumbo apricot is round and firm with a luscious floral flavor. Bright orange, with a deep red blush over nearly half its surface, these gems are great for eating fresh, drying, canning or freezing.

HARVESTED: June through August

AVAILABLE: June through August

Ripe and golden with a luscious flavor and velvety surface

Don’t let their size fool you. These diminutive, delicate golden gems are huge on flavor and nutrients. They have three to eight times more of the antioxidant beta carotene than peaches and nectarines. They are high in vitamin C and A and also potassium. They’re rich in both insoluble fiber, which makes you feel full, and soluble fiber, which helps lower blood cholesterol. Best of all, they are exquisitely delicious with a fragrant taste and soft texture. And at an average of just 17 calories each, they are a dieter’s dream.

AVAILABILITY

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AVAILABILITY

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