Prunus armeniaca 'RADKA'

Radka is an early Czech apricot tree variety. It produces medium large, heart-shaped fruit from the first decade of July. The skin is orange with rich red highlights, and the flesh is firm, free-stone, and tastes good. It is a reliable and heavy cropper. It is self-fertile (needs no other tree to pollinate its flowers).

Apricot trees are best with no pruning. Still, if you need to cut it do so after flowering when leaves are borne, or immediately after harvest. This way it will have enough time to produce new twigs and flower buds for the following year. Apricot trees often suffer from monilia disease manifesting in black twigs which should be treated without delay, otherwise the whole tree can be infected quickly and die soon.

The tree has medium vigour. It is better frost resistant when the flowers have opened. It needs a sunny and warm place sheltered from strong winds, and good, humus-rich, evenly moist soil. Radka is hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5b).

Last update 12-03-2018