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.