Delaware · Orchard fruit
Apricot season in Delaware
No orchard apricot crop to speak of; market fruit comes from the West Coast.
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 Delaware does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apricots grown commercially in Delaware?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No orchard apricot crop to speak of; market fruit comes from the West Coast.
Where do the apricots in Delaware stores come from?
No orchard apricot crop to speak of; market fruit comes from the West Coast. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Delaware markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Delaware calendar always has something honest on the board.