Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) RIMAS LIELAUGĻU

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'Rimas lielaugļu'

Large-fruited Lithuanian variety with attractive orange-yellow fruits.

'Rimas lielaugļu' (translated as "Rimas Large-fruited") is an interesting apricot variety originating from Lithuania. It is valued primarily for its large and attractive fruits, which have a good taste. In cultivation trials (e.g., in Latvia), it demonstrated very good productivity.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large fruits with an attractive appearance.
• Very high yield.
• Tasty flesh.
• Good frost resistance (according to Lithuanian experience).
• Attractive orange-yellow color.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Lithuania
• Meaning of name: "Rimas Large-fruited"
• Origin: Selected in Lithuania (exact breeder unknown).

Variety Characteristics

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Color: Orange-yellow.
• Appearance: Attractive.
• Taste: Tasty.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Rated as good (less verified in Latvian conditions so far, which may pose a slight risk in extreme winters).

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile (requires another apricot variety for pollination).
• Flowering: Mid-early.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: End of July.
• Yield: Very high.