{"product_id":"harglow-apricot","title":"Harglow Apricot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLate-Blooming Apricot That Beats the Frost\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Harglow apricot has a clever trick up its sleeve — it blooms later than most apricot varieties, which means its blossoms are far less likely to be caught by a late spring frost. The result is more consistent fruit set and a more reliable harvest in Ontario's unpredictable spring climate. Sweet, smooth-textured fruit makes the wait very worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eLate blooming\u003c\/strong\u003e — flowers later in spring, significantly reducing frost damage risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍑 \u003cstrong\u003eSweet, smooth-textured fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent flavour for fresh eating and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e — one tree produces a good crop on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eMore reliable harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e — late bloom means fewer lost crops to spring frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSupplied bare root\u003c\/strong\u003e — plant in early spring for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-fertile — one tree will produce on its own. For a significantly larger harvest, plant alongside \u003cstrong\u003eHarcot Apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e, also available at Catkins Nursery. More pollinators = more bounty!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefers full sun and a warm, sheltered location away from frost pockets. Well-drained soil is essential. Water regularly in the first season. Ripens in early to mid-August. \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone: 4–5\u003c\/strong\u003e — best suited to southern Ontario and sheltered locations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catkins Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48431278850231,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/0071\/0327\/files\/HarcotApricotTree-H_6c9b9a68-a183-4ec4-b819-b5caea779f4f.png?v=1777853737","url":"https:\/\/catkinsnursery.ca\/products\/harglow-apricot","provider":"Catkins Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}