Apricot 'puget gold'

Prunus armeniaca

How to grow Apricot 'puget gold'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that puget gold is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing puget gold from seed

Transplanting puget gold

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as puget gold is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting puget gold

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Apricot puget gold Etymology

Peter Puget was a third lieutenant on the HMS Discovery during it’s exploration and mapping of the North American Pacific Coast. George Vancouver named Puget Sound in recognition of Puget’s work surveying that area.

Puget Gold was developed by Washington State University.