There are several, very similar varieties of apricots grown in Palisade. When ripe they have a golden orange color and are soft to the touch. Apricots can be stored 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Early Varieties include Red Haven and July Elberta. Late Varieties include Elberta, Redskin and Hale.
Early varieties have softer flesh and come in smaller supplies.
All varieties can be stored for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Oct. 30th Summer varieties retain their green color. Winter varieties are ripe when they attain a uniform red color over the entire apple. Both varieties can be stored for 1 to 2 months in the refrigerator. Santa Rosa Aug.