Georgia · Orchard fruit

Apricot season in Georgia

Frost-prone early bloom keeps apricots out of Georgia orchards; 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 Georgia does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are apricots grown commercially in Georgia?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Frost-prone early bloom keeps apricots out of Georgia orchards; market fruit is from California.

Where do the apricots in Georgia stores come from?

Frost-prone early bloom keeps apricots out of Georgia orchards; market fruit is from California. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Georgia markets instead?

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