Louisiana · Orchard fruit
Apple season in Louisiana
Winters are too mild for orchard apples; Louisiana supply comes from Arkansas, Missouri 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 Louisiana does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apples grown commercially in Louisiana?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Winters are too mild for orchard apples; Louisiana supply comes from Arkansas, Missouri and Washington.
Where do the apples in Louisiana stores come from?
Winters are too mild for orchard apples; Louisiana supply comes from Arkansas, Missouri and Washington. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Louisiana markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Louisiana calendar always has something honest on the board.