Arkansas · Orchard fruit
Apricot season in Arkansas
Early bloom meets late frost most years, so there is no real Arkansas crop; market fruit is from California.
Where apricots really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the apricot harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Arkansas does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apricots grown commercially in Arkansas?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Early bloom meets late frost most years, so there is no real Arkansas crop; market fruit is from California.
Where do the apricots in Arkansas stores come from?
Early bloom meets late frost most years, so there is no real Arkansas crop; market fruit is from California. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Arkansas markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Arkansas calendar always has something honest on the board.