{"product_id":"apricot-harogem","title":"Apricot, Harogem","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eApricot, Harogem (Prunus armeniaca ‘Harogem’)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eA standout late-blooming apricot bred in Canada, \u003cem data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e is prized for its cold hardiness, disease resistance, and large, juicy fruit. This freestone variety offers golden-orange apricots with a red blush and firm, aromatic flesh — excellent for fresh eating, drying, canning, or baking. Because it blooms later than most apricots, \u003cem data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e is less vulnerable to damaging spring frosts, making it an excellent choice for northern growers and those in marginal apricot climates. It’s also resistant to bacterial canker, a common apricot disease in humid regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eIn the landscape, \u003cem data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e integrates beautifully into food forests, orchard edges, or mixed fruit tree guilds. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and prefers drier spring conditions during bloom. Like most apricots, it’s largely self-fruitful but will benefit from the presence of another apricot nearby for improved yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eCold-hardy and late-blooming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eBred in Ontario, \u003cem data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e is exceptionally well-suited for northern growers. Its late bloom time helps avoid late frosts that often damage earlier apricot varieties, especially in USDA zones 5–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eExcellent fruit quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThe large, firm fruits have rich, sweet flavor and a beautiful red blush. Freestone and aromatic, they're perfect for fresh eating, drying, preserving, or baking into pastries and tarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eDisease resistance for healthier trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eNotably resistant to bacterial canker and brown rot, \u003cem data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e requires less chemical input and is a smart choice for organic and low-spray orchards in humid areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eVersatile role in permaculture systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e fits well into diverse permaculture designs. Use it in the tree layer of food forests, in fruit tree guilds, or as a productive anchor in a silvopasture edge planting. Combine with nitrogen-fixing shrubs and aromatic herbs to support pest resistance and pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003ePollination notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eWhile \u003cem data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e is considered self-fruitful, cross-pollination with another late-blooming apricot (such as \u003cem data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eHarcot\u003c\/em\u003e) may boost yields. It does not cross-pollinate with plums or peaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, well-drained; avoid poorly drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eFruit qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, golden-orange with red blush; sweet, firm, freestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eFruit uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, drying, preserving, baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eFruit ripening month:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eRequired chill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~700–800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003ePollination requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; better yields with another apricot nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eHarogem\u003c\/em\u003e apricot if you're looking for reliable fruit in colder climates or if you've had trouble with spring frosts in the past. With excellent flavor and disease resistance, it’s a dependable and delicious addition to diverse orchards and permaculture systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Standard Rootstock","offer_id":49297330045187,"sku":"TFT-0266","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Apricot-Harogem-Bare-Root-Tree-For-Sale.png?v=1760121860","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apricot-harogem","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}