Tennessee · Orchard fruit

Apricot season in Tennessee

Early bloom and spring frost rule out a Tennessee crop; market apricots come from California.

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 Tennessee does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are apricots grown commercially in Tennessee?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Early bloom and spring frost rule out a Tennessee crop; market apricots come from California.

Where do the apricots in Tennessee stores come from?

Early bloom and spring frost rule out a Tennessee crop; market apricots come from California. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Tennessee markets instead?

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