Hawaii · Orchard fruit
Apple season in Hawaii
Apples need winter chill the islands lack; store apples are shipped in from Washington and New Zealand.
Where apples really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the apple harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Hawaii does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apples grown commercially in Hawaii?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Apples need winter chill the islands lack; store apples are shipped in from Washington and New Zealand.
Where do the apples in Hawaii stores come from?
Apples need winter chill the islands lack; store apples are shipped in from Washington and New Zealand. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Hawaii markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Hawaii calendar always has something honest on the board.