Apricots trees grow well in higher altitudes. Their fruit may be eaten raw, juiced for their nectar or stewed. They are also dried in large quantities and have a very long shelf life
Apricots are an appetite stimulant. As they contain high level of iron apricots are good for anemia. Apricots can tonify and strengthen human body. They can also treat mental and physical fatigue.

Overall production was quite low due to unfavourable weather conditions.MDA can offer Nimfa,Tirintina and Iğdır varieties from June to end of July.

History
The apricot was originally domesticated in China but is now cultivated on every continent except Antarctica. Archaeological evidence shows that apricots were eaten in ancient Armenia, and they were first introduced to the New World in the early 18th century by Spanish missionaries in California. In 2011, the top five producers of apricots were Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, Italy, and Algeria.

- Apricots will not lose their nutrients during the cooking process, so if you cannot find fresh, feel free to use canned or dried apricots.
- Apricots may be substituted for their cousins (peaches and nectarines) in most recipes, so feel free to experiment.