Title: Ripening Apricots on and off the Tree
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The flavor of a fully ripe apricot is one of the joys of summer. Apricots are among the earliest fruit ready for harvest each year, but sometimes they take their time, remaining green for what seems like too long. This can be caused by inadequate irrigation, not pruning enough, or growing a variety with a longer than average growing season.
--When Are Apricots Ripe and Ready for Harvest?
Apricots trees [link u=apricot-flower]flower[/link] in late February or early March, and the flowers develop into ripe fruit in 100 to 120 days after bloom for most varieties. However, apricot trees need to grow for three to four years before they begin fruit production.
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