{"product_id":"moorpark-apricot-seeds-heirloom-non-gmo-fruit-seeds-for-garden-planting","title":"Moorpark Apricot Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Fruit Seeds for Garden Planting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e1. Climate \u0026amp; Soil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eBest grown in USDA zones 5–9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eRequires full sun and well-drained loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eAvoid heavy clay soils or low spots where water collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e2. Germination \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eCold stratify seeds: Soak in water for 24 hours, then refrigerate in moist paper towels for 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eAfter stratification, sow seeds 1 inch deep in seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eKeep soil moist and warm (70–75°F) for optimal germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eGermination time: 3–8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e3. Transplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eOnce seedlings have 4–6 true leaves, transplant outdoors in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eSpace trees 15–20 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eMulch around the base but avoid trunk contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e4. Care \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eWater regularly in dry periods, especially in the first 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eFertilize in early spring with balanced fruit tree fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003ePrune annually to encourage strong structure and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e5. Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eFruits mature in late spring to early summer, depending on climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eHarvest when fully orange and slightly soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eExcellent for eating fresh, drying, or making jams and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Neera Seeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":50923291443482,"sku":"harish-zions-49318","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 pcs","offer_id":50923291476250,"sku":"harish-zions-493189","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 pcs","offer_id":50923291509018,"sku":"harish-zions-493186","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 pcs","offer_id":50923291541786,"sku":"harish-zions-493187","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 pcs","offer_id":50923291574554,"sku":"harish-zions-493184","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 pcs","offer_id":50923291607322,"sku":"harish-zions-493182","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/4797\/3402\/files\/download_1_dc53b174-ffa8-44cf-a9f2-68d84c2263e4.jpg?v=1754311251","url":"https:\/\/neeraseeds.com\/en-gb\/products\/moorpark-apricot-seeds-heirloom-non-gmo-fruit-seeds-for-garden-planting","provider":"Neeraseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}