301. Prunus armeniaca

Common name(s): Apricot

Plant type: deciduous medium tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: autumn
Cutting maturity: hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting : 4-6 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: summer
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : stratify 40F 2-3mo.
Comment: Germination environment temperature is 86 degrees F during the day and68 degrees F at night. Stratified seeds sown in spring untreated in fall.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: late spring
Type of graft: 'T'
Stock: rootstock: P. besseyi
Comment: P. besseyi is a dwarfing rootstock.