Montana · Orchard fruit
Peach season in Montana
Aside from a couple of Flathead Lake orchards, peaches are not hardy in Montana; market fruit is from Washington.
Where peaches really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the peach harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Montana does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are peaches grown commercially in Montana?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Aside from a couple of Flathead Lake orchards, peaches are not hardy in Montana; market fruit is from Washington.
Where do the peaches in Montana stores come from?
Aside from a couple of Flathead Lake orchards, peaches are not hardy in Montana; market fruit is from Washington. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Montana markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Montana calendar always has something honest on the board.