Massachusetts · Orchard fruit

Apricot season in Massachusetts

No commercial crop — frost takes the early bloom most springs; market fruit is western-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 Massachusetts does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are apricots grown commercially in Massachusetts?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No commercial crop — frost takes the early bloom most springs; market fruit is western-grown.

Where do the apricots in Massachusetts stores come from?

No commercial crop — frost takes the early bloom most springs; market fruit is western-grown. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Massachusetts markets instead?

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