Florida · Orchard fruit
Apple season in Florida
Too little winter chill for apples beyond a few low-chill trees in the Panhandle; Florida market apples come from the Carolinas and Washington.
Where apples really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the apple harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Florida does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apples grown commercially in Florida?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Too little winter chill for apples beyond a few low-chill trees in the Panhandle; Florida market apples come from the Carolinas and Washington.
Where do the apples in Florida stores come from?
Too little winter chill for apples beyond a few low-chill trees in the Panhandle; Florida market apples come from the Carolinas and Washington. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Florida markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Florida calendar always has something honest on the board.