Florida · Orchard fruit

Apricot season in Florida

Apricots need more chill and less humidity than Florida offers; market fruit is California-grown.

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 Florida does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are apricots grown commercially in Florida?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Apricots need more chill and less humidity than Florida offers; market fruit is California-grown.

Where do the apricots in Florida stores come from?

Apricots need more chill and less humidity than Florida offers; market fruit is California-grown. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Florida markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Florida calendar always has something honest on the board.