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 | APRICOTS Applecart Fruits grows several varieties of Apricots. Currently two are mature enough for harvest. Look for our Apricots in July. |
| In 2008: | Omar and Clover's Apricots | | | | Our apricot production had a unique begining. Many years ago Michael Simon was visiting a farm that had recently experienced a house fire. Near the house was a compost pile which had sprouted two young saplings, partially burned but growing. Fruit trees grown from seed are generally unpreditable and often don't produce delicious fruit. However, feeling adventurous, Michael dug up these saplings and returned home to his two children, Clover and Omar. He gave each child a sapling to plant. These trees grew into two distinctly different apricot trees, known familiarly to the farm as "Omar's tree" and "Clover's tree". These are the two trees that are currently in production. In addition to these trees Michael has planted four other varieties, expected to be producing by 2009. |  | | In 2009: | Rival Tomcot Perfection Rogada | | | | Eating
Handle Apricots with care to prevent bruising. Always rinse your fruit before consuming. We recommend splitting your apricots in half to eat, rather than eatting off the pit. You can do so by placing your thumbs in the space where the stem was and prying it apart. Storage Apricots can last up to 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator when stored properly. Wait to rinse your fruit until just before eatting to avoid spoilage. To ripen firm fruit, keep at room temperature or place in a paper bag with an apple or banana into. Long Term Storage Apricots are well known as excellent dried fruits. We recommend drying the fruit a little longer than found in the store, until it's like fruit leather. Some of us here prefer them dried in slices rather than halves. Dried apricots are a real treat in oatmeal. |  | | History The Apricot originated in China, where it's been cultivated for over 4,000 years. It travelled across the Persian Empire to the Mediterranean where it flourished. The Spanish Explorers are credited with bringing it to the New World, where they planted them in the gardens of Spanish Missions as early as 1793. California is the largest producer of Apricots in the United States, but we're sure you'll agree the climate of the Okanogan grows a superior fruit. | | | | |
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