Apricots are grown in the dry temperate and mid-hill regions of India
Wild apricots are indigenous to India and known as “Zardalu”
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and some North eastern hill states are the major producers of apricots
Commercially propagated through Tongue grafting, T-budding, and Chip-budding
The soils should be well-drained, with good organic matter
Planting is carried out in 1×1×1 m sized pits, with added well rotten FYM
Trained on Modified center leader and Open vase systems
Good irrigation facility is required during the fruit development stage
Long cool winters with frost-free conditions and warm springs help in proper fruit setting
Harvesting season begins during May - June. A single tree can yield 50-85 kg apricots.