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Apricot tree seedlings \u2014 fruit tree nursery in Podkarpacie<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Apricot trees from our nursery in Podkarpacie<\/strong> \u2014 budded on the farm, on rootstocks matched to your soil and to the purpose of the planting. We take our scions from our own scion orchard and our rootstocks from our own stool beds. We sell both retail and wholesale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We take orders for the season in advance.<\/strong> We will advise on the choice of variety and rootstock for your soil, and prepare the material for an agreed collection date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

tel. 791 027 207<\/strong><\/a> \u00b7 drzewkakusek@gmail.com<\/a> \u00b7 D\u0105bie 140, 39-311 D\u0105bie, Mielec county, Poland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ask about availability and prices<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Other species<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The apricot is a warmth-loving species that succeeds in Polish conditions mainly on sheltered, warm sites. The main threat is not winter frost but spring frosts \u2014 the apricot flowers very early, and a single cold night during flowering can cost the whole crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apricot varieties available at the nursery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We grow varieties proven in the conditions of south-eastern Poland. The table below makes it easier to choose by ripening time and intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variety<\/th>Ripening time<\/th>Use<\/th>Pollination<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Harcot<\/strong><\/td>end of July<\/td>dessert, large fruit, reliable<\/td>self-fertile<\/td><\/tr>
Goldrich<\/strong><\/td>early August<\/td>dessert, very large fruit<\/td>needs a pollinator<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Availability of individual varieties changes during the season \u2014 please call to confirm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Not sure which variety to choose? Give us a call \u2014 we will put together a set for your soil, your site and what you want the fruit for. For commercial plantings we also help arrange the ripening sequence so that harvesting is spread over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apricot rootstocks \u2014 how to choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Rootstock<\/th>Vigour<\/th>Spacing<\/th>Suited to<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Apricot (seedling)<\/strong><\/td>vigorous<\/td>5 \u00d7 4 m<\/td>the classic rootstock for the species, warm and free-draining soils<\/td><\/tr>
Myrobalan (seedling)<\/strong><\/td>vigorous<\/td>5 \u00d7 4 m<\/td>more tolerant of heavier and moister soils<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We run our own scion orchard and rootstock stool beds<\/a> \u2014 this is where the scions and rootstocks for our trees come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We grow one-year-old trees with a feathered crown<\/strong> \u2014 maidens that have already put out side shoots in their first season. The crown is therefore started: there is no need to build it from scratch, and the tree comes into bearing earlier than an unfeathered whip. For commercial plantings this makes training to a chosen system easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We supply material bare-root \u2014 this is the standard in nursery production and the best way to get a tree to establish well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to plant an apricot tree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We plant apricots in spring \u2014 ideally in March or April, once hard frosts are over. Autumn planting is risky in our conditions: young trees are prone to frost damage to the trunk and the graft union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The details \u2014 preparing the site and the planting hole, planting depth, winter protection and the most common mistakes \u2014 are covered in our guide to planting fruit trees in autumn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing, pruning, feeding and protection through the whole season are covered separately in our guide to growing and caring for apricot trees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retail and wholesale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Retail<\/strong> \u2014 personal collection at the farm in D\u0105bie, no minimum order. Advice on choosing varieties and rootstocks is included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wholesale<\/strong> \u2014 for fruit growers, garden centres and nurseries. We prepare the material for an agreed date; quotations are individual, depending on quantity, varieties and rootstocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Collection all year round<\/strong> \u2014 the farm is open and material can be collected at a convenient time. We only ask for a phone call in advance so that we can prepare the order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    We serve mainly Podkarpacie and Ma\u0142opolska \u2014 the counties of Mielec, Tarnobrzeg, D\u0119bica, Kolbuszowa and Ropczyce-S\u0119dzisz\u00f3w, as well as the areas around Tarn\u00f3w, Rzesz\u00f3w and Sandomierz. For larger orders we arrange transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why buy apricot tree seedlings from us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Our own scion orchard and rootstock stool beds<\/strong> \u2014 the scions and rootstocks come from our farm, and we do the budding on site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • True to variety<\/strong> \u2014 scion material from mother trees of confirmed identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trees acclimatised to our conditions<\/strong> \u2014 they grow in Podkarpacie, in the same climate in which they will fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Advice, not sales from a list<\/strong> \u2014 we match the variety and rootstock to the particular soil, site and purpose of the planting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Material from the farm, not from a wholesaler<\/strong> \u2014 we know which block the tree you collect was grown in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Frequently asked questions about apricot tree seedlings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Do apricots need a pollinator?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Harcot is self-fertile \u2014 a single tree will set fruit. Goldrich needs a pollinator and does best in the company of Harcot. A second variety always improves fruit set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In which year will an apricot start to fruit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The apricot comes into bearing relatively quickly \u2014 the first fruit is usually picked in the 3rd\u20134th year after planting, with full cropping from the 5th\u20136th year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What soil suits apricots best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The apricot needs free-draining, warm soil that is not too moist, with a neutral to slightly alkaline reaction (pH 6.8\u20137.5). It absolutely will not tolerate standing water or frost pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How many apricots per hectare?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      At 5 \u00d7 4 m spacing that is about 500 trees per hectare. The apricot needs spacing that keeps the crown well ventilated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Do you ship trees by courier?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Yes, shipping is possible. We dispatch bare-root material during the lifting season \u2014 in autumn and early spring; outside that season we do not lift trees. Personal collection at the farm is also possible. Cost and delivery date are agreed by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n