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.