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Veecot Apricots: This variety was introduced in 1954 from Vineland, Ontario. Bloom tends to be heavy and bloom date varies from early to mid-season depending on the year. The harvest season is early. Average yield was 28 pounds per tree and average fruit weight was 1.8 to 1.9 ounce. The suture ratio was 1.15, and the length:diameter ratio was 0.99. This oval fruit has 10 to 50% red blotchy blush over an orange background. The suture is smooth and fruits are attractive. The orange flesh was firm, juicy, and sweet. Flavor was rated good to very good.