Product Name: Pearl Oil Apricot (Zhenzhu Apricot)
Description:
Pearl Oil Apricot is a premium early-season apricot variety, discovered in the Taiyi Mountains of Shandong, China, in 1985 and officially certified in 2006. It has gained recognition for its glossy, smooth skin, ultra-high sugar content, and sweet, edible kernel.
Appearance:
The fruit is elliptical with a beautiful orange-yellow skin that is smooth, glossy, and appears oiled – a trait that gives the variety its name. The flesh is orange-yellow, firm, and aromatic.
Flavor:
Pearl Oil Apricot delivers an intensely sweet, rich flavor with a soluble solids content of 23.5%–24% Brix and total sugar of 18.75%. The pit separates easily from the flesh (freestone), and the kernel is sweet, plump, and edible – offering a two-in-one eating experience with an edible rate of 95.6%.
Key Commercial Advantages:
Ultra-High Sugar – 24% Brix for intense, pure sweetness
Freestone & Sweet Kernel – High edible rate with sweet, edible kernel (42% kernel yield)
Glossy, Smooth Skin – Unique “oiled” appearance stands out on the shelf
Excellent Storage Life – Remains firm for 15 days after ripening – ideal for shipping
Self-Fertile & High Yield – Reliable production with yields over 2,000 kg/mu by year 5
Early Season Market Window – Harvested in June, capturing early summer demand
Versatile Use – Excellent for fresh eating, drying, and kernel consumption
Harvest Season:
June – a premium early-summer variety with strong market demand.