I can’t find any good apricots in the stores, they all taste terrible as you describe. I am surprised that you actually found some good ones at Trader Joes. The fruits you grow yourself and tree ripen are very good. I have a white apricot called Sugar Pearls which is very good. I wanted to try another white which is why I planted Canadian White Blenheim. The Hunza I pulled out was also very sweet. (By the way, I am in zone 6 as well)
There are some great threads here with respect to apricots. I am really enjoying one from @Stan right now: Stan's harvest diary 2019
Orangered is one variety that everyone praises. I just grafted this variety to my two exising trees this year. I am eager to try it in the coming years.
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