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