An early season industrial apricot for the processing markets. Origin: Parlier, Calif., by USDA, Agricultural Research Service. Selected in 1992 by Craig A. Ledbetter from open-pollinated seedlings of K102-93; tested as K713-98; introduced in 2003. Tree: vigorous and erect growth habit; fruit distributed equally amongst spurs and 1-year-old shoots; prolific bloom of self-incompatible flowers; early to mid flowering period. Fruit: below average size for ripening season; freestone; bright orange skin with strong blush on sun-exposed surfaces; high Brix and aroma when ripe; average ripe date during third week of May in Parlier.
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