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