How to distinguish a wild apricot seedling from a cultivated one
We were still under construction when we planted apricot pits. And they went up. So? I understood that the wild could grow. And how to understand whether a variety grows from a seed, or a savage one? Now I know and I want to share.
So, in the seeds, as in the seeds, hereditary traits are split. You will never know which variety you are growing until fruiting begins.
Come on, if the variety, and if the game grows? She asked everyone, asked, one person suggested: if the leaf is closer to round - cultivar, if elongated - wild.
Ours is closer to round. This year I have pleased with the first harvest:
But the fruits from a varietal seedling, bought it last year, this year gave 5 apricots:
His leaves are:
Recently a friend asked a question. Out of 10 apricot seeds he sprouted 10, which should be left? Only two have round leaves. And he will leave them. My experience came in handy. Maybe someone else will be useful.
Now a wild seedling can also be sold on the market. So it is worth arm yourself with this simple feature in order to distinguish a cultivar.
Do you run the risk of growing apricots from seeds?
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