How to Grow King Size Apricot
Callistephus chinensis
Your complete guide to growing King Size Apricot.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant King Size Apricot
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for King Size Apricot
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while improving soil through deep taproot
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds
Dynamic accumulator that improves soil fertility and attracts beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial pollinators and repels aphids with its strong fragrance
Natural pest deterrent, repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from apricot flowers
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps for natural pest control
Attracts predatory insects and improves soil health through deep root system
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone, a natural herbicide that inhibits growth of many plants including fruit trees
Releases allelopathic chemicals that suppress growth of nearby plants
Allelopathic compounds can inhibit nearby plant growth and competes heavily for nutrients
