Farclo and Farlis Apricots: Late Carmingo® Varieties
Updated on 10/28/2026
Farclo and Farlis are the latest apricots in the Carmingo® series. Both are self-fertile, carry orange fruit with a red blush and are picked in August, after the main apricot wave is over. For a commercial orchard they extend the season by several weeks.
Catalogues spell the names in different ways: "Carmingo® Farclo COV", "Farclo apricot" or just "Farclo". It is the same variety. Below we explain what the brand means, how the series ripens in sequence and how Farlis differs from Farclo.
What the Carmingo® series is
Carmingo® is the trade mark for apricots bred by the French breeder New Cot. The licence is held by International Plant Selection (IPS). The COV suffix stands for "Certificat d'Obtention Végétale": the variety is protected, and trees are propagated only by licensed nurseries.
The Raludor catalogue lists six Carmingo® varieties, spread from early summer to the end of August:
| Variety | Ripening (Raludor guide) | Size | Brix | Red blush |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricia | June | 2A/3A | 10–12 | ~60% |
| Faralia | second half of July | 2A/3A | 14 | ~30% |
| Farbaly | early August | 3A | 13 | 30–50% |
| Farbela | early August | 2A/3A | 12 | 30–50% |
| Farlis | mid August | 2A/3A | 16 | 30–40% |
| Farclo | late August | 2A | 16–18 | 5–30% |
The months are a guide. The actual picking day depends on the site, the year and the crop load. All six varieties are self-fertile.
Farlis apricot
Farlis ripens about 10 days after Farbaly, roughly 40 days after the reference variety Bergeron. The licensee describes it as one of the best-looking late varieties and suitable for every growing area.
The tree is semi-upright with average vigour. It fruits on short and long shoots and comes into bearing quickly. Bloom is late and heavy, which helps where spring frost is a concern.
The fruit is oval, size 2A, bright orange with a 30–40% red blush. Firmness is very good and the taste is balanced, at about 16 °Brix. It is picked at 6–7 on the CTIFL colour chart.
Farclo apricot
According to the breeder's sheet, Farclo is the last variety in the Carmingo® range. It ripens about 50 days after Bergeron, so roughly 10 days after Farlis.
The tree is vigorous and semi-upright, comes into bearing quickly and yields very well. The fruit is elliptical, size 2A and sweet, at 16–18 °Brix. The breeder gives a 5–25% red blush, while the Raludor catalogue lists about 30%.
The trait that matters most for sales is the very slow evolution of the fruit, both on the tree and in storage. Picking can be split into several passes without the fruit softening quickly, and the apricots handle transport and storage better.
Farlis or Farclo: comparison
| Criterion | Farlis | Farclo |
|---|---|---|
| Ripening | ~40 days after Bergeron | ~50 days after Bergeron |
| Pollination | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Vigour | Average | Strong |
| Bloom | Late | Mid-season per breeder, late per Raludor sheet |
| Shape | Oval, elongated | Elliptical |
| Size | 2A, sometimes 3A | 2A |
| Red blush | 30–40% | 5–30% |
| Brix | ~16 | 16–18 |
| Strength | Appearance and balanced taste | Very late window and storage life |
The two are not either-or. Planted together, they cover the second half of August with fruit of the same commercial type.
Why a late apricot matters in Moldova
Most apricots in the region are picked in a short window, mainly in July. Supply is high then and prices fall. A variety that reaches the market in August arrives when volumes are lower.
The late window has costs too. The fruit hangs on the tree longer, so it is exposed longer to hail, heat and drought. Without irrigation in July and August, fruit size drops. For a late variety, anti-hail netting and drip irrigation matter more than for an early one.
What to check before ordering
- Site. Avoid low ground where cold air settles. Late bloom helps but does not remove frost risk.
- Water. Check the source and the volume available in July and August.
- Rootstock. Choose it for your soil and planting density.
- Labour. August picking needs to be planned separately from the peak of the season.
- Market. Decide in advance whether you sell locally, to distant buyers or for export.
Read also our article on the early Nestor apricot, browse all apricot varieties in the catalogue or ask Raludor for a recommendation for your site through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Farclo apricot self-fertile?
Yes. Both the breeder's sheet and the Raludor catalogue list it as self-fertile. Bees and weather during bloom still affect fruit set.
When does Farclo apricot ripen?
Farclo ripens about 50 days after Bergeron. In the Raludor guide calendar that means late August. Farlis comes about 10 days earlier.
What is the difference between Farclo and Farlis?
Farlis ripens earlier, has more red blush and average vigour. Farclo is more vigorous, ripens last and stands out for the very slow evolution of its fruit on the tree and in storage.
What do Carmingo® and COV mean in the name?
Carmingo® is the series trade mark, and COV shows the variety is protected by a plant variety certificate. Farclo, Farlis, Farbaly and the others are the variety names.
Technical sources: Farlis sheet, Dalival, Farclo sheet, Dalival and the Raludor pages for Farlis and Farclo.