Ungarische Beste

Season Overview

Description

Modest demands and hardy! In the search for an apricot variety that fulfills these characteristics, this plant is the goal of all wishes. Amateur gardeners and professionals alike felt this way. This variety, originally from Hungary, combines all of these requirements. In addition, this apricot tree can cope with normal soil types. The apricot tree thrives best in sheltered and warm locations. It has good frost hardiness and copes well with our native soil and climate conditions. The 'Hungarian Best' is an apricot tree that offers a rich and early harvest. It also impresses during the flowering season with its magnificent, colorful flowers and bronze-colored shoots. The (bot.) Prunus armeniaca therefore has a decorative and useful effect that should not be underestimated. The fruits are of particular interest to lovers of good food. With an average weight per fruit of around 50 grams and a delicious appearance, they are exceptionally attractive. The skin of the fruit is velvety and turns an intense yellow with a reddish cheek when fully ripe. There is no rush when harvesting this apricot variety; the aromatic fruits ripen slowly and evenly. The 'Hungarian Best' apricot is a real treat for gourmets. The production of tasty jam is successful here, with less sugar than usual. A great benefit for low-sugar diets! Apricots are characterized by a high pectin content and good gelling properties. This makes it much easier to prepare jams and marmalades. Due to its intense juice content, Prunus armeniaca is very productive. The fruits, which are firm at first, then fully ripe and finally soft, are a real treat straight from the tree and extremely refreshing.

Growing tips

The 'Hungarian Best' apricot has all the ideal prerequisites that a fruit grower could wish for. This apricot variety thrives almost everywhere and enjoys great popularity. Thanks to its imposing growth habit and attractive inflorescence, it holds its own among ornamental shrubs. In contrast to the usual ornamental shrubs, the 'Ungarische Beste' apricot is an excellent source of vitamins. The harvested fruits are insensitive to the effects of transportation and keep for a surprisingly long time thanks to this transport stability. The quality of the fruit is not significantly affected. The plant thrives best in a sheltered location. Here the plant finds all the conditions it needs to grow well. The respective location and its given conditions are responsible for the size of the tree. In addition, the amount of pruning influences the strength and size of the Prunus armeniaca. The circumference of the tree crown is relatively small. This is why gardeners like to use this enchanting fruit tree to beautify limited areas.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

400 cm

Row spacing

400 cm

Seeding depth

Not specified