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Apricot Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEPrunus armeniaca
USD 14.99
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Apricots open early pink blossoms and ripen into velvety, sun-sweet fruit perfect for fresh eating and jam.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
33-40F (cold stratification)
USDA Zones 5-8 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Apricot care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Prunus armeniaca
- Common names
- Apricot
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Prunus
- Species
- P. armeniaca
Start growing
Needs cold winters but frost-free springs. Well-drained soil.
Growing with your kit
Stone fruit germination requires cold stratification—a key lesson in the Seeds In A Cup® manual.
Propagation
Grafting or seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms very early (risk of frost damage); fruits early summer.
Growing conditions
Dry, sunny slopes.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Brown rot, bacterial canker.
Plant safety
Pits contain amygdalin.
Botanical features
Small deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and pinkish flowers.
Varieties
‘Blenheim’, ‘Moorpark’.
Garden & everyday uses
Fresh, dried, jam
Native range & distribution
Central Asia origins; grown in Mediterranean climates.
Conservation
Wild ancestors in Central Asia are endangered.
Name origins
From Arabic ‘al-birquq’, meaning 'early ripe'.
History
Romans spread it through Europe; mistakenly thought to come from Armenia (hence *armeniaca*).
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- SIAC-001-19999P — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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Do Apricot Tree seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Apricot Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Apricot Tree seeds take to germinate?
Apricot Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Apricot Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Apricot Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 5-8 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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