Two apricot varieties that were harvested at the beginning of climacteric phases were evaluated. The apricot varieties used were harvested on the plot of the Horticultural faculty in Lednice. This is a variety of Leskora harvested on 22 June 2016 and Betinka variety harvested on 1. 7. 2016. The fruits were stored at 1°C, 5°C and 20°C for 9 days. Mass losses, soluble suspensions, titration acids and penetrometric strength were assessed after each three days of storage, and physiological parameters were assessed by ethylene production and breathing intensity (CO2 production).