Illinois · Orchard fruit
Apricot season in Illinois
Backyard trees fruit only in lucky years — frost takes most crops; market apricots are western fruit.
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 Illinois does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apricots grown commercially in Illinois?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Backyard trees fruit only in lucky years — frost takes most crops; market apricots are western fruit.
Where do the apricots in Illinois stores come from?
Backyard trees fruit only in lucky years — frost takes most crops; market apricots are western fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Illinois markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Illinois calendar always has something honest on the board.