{"product_id":"apricot-gold-kist","title":"Gold Kist Apricot","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gold Kist Apricot is the golden standard for an early, abundant, and flavorful harvest in warm climates. This prolific tree is the first to ripen in many gardens, bearing loads of beautiful, orange fruit with a characteristic pink blush. The freestone flesh is a vibrant yellow, exceptionally sweet, and aromatic. For those eager for the first taste of summer and living in a region with mild winters, Gold Kist delivers a spectacular and reliable performance year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earliest ripening commercial apricot, harvest begins 3-4 weeks before 'Blenheim'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally sweet, fine-textured, and aromatic yellow freestone flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA low-chill variety, perfectly suited for warm winter climates (Zones 7-10).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-pollinating and a notoriously heavy, reliable bearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit has smooth orange skin often with an attractive pink blush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vigorous, deciduous tree that benefits from thinning to maximize fruit size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, honey-sweet, and highly aromatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender, juicy, and smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Superlative for fresh eating right off the tree. Also excellent for jam, canning, and drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43447700455512,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Gold_Kist_Apricot_1.png?v=1765243688","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/apricot-gold-kist","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}