UC Links
- How to grow and pest management: Apricots
- Pest: Plum Bud Gall Mite Fact Sheet
- Summer pruning overview: Prune Apricot and Cherry Trees in August
The Basics
When to plant
January–early February
Harvest window
June–July, depending on variety
Fertilization
Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Annual care overview
- Prune in summer (after harvest - early September)
- Thin fruits to about 4–6 inches apart when they grow to 1/2 inch diameter
- Monitor and control for common pests & diseases, such as brown rot, peach twig borer, shot hole fungus, and San Jose scale
Some Recommended Varieties for Santa Clara County*
Autumn Royal, Blenheim, Moorpark, Tilton
* Many other varieties may also do well here in Santa Clara County. This list is based on UC Master Gardener trials, taste tests, and feedback from local growers.