Alabama · Orchard fruit
Apricot season in Alabama
Apricots bloom too early for Alabama's spring frosts and humid summers; market fruit is California-grown.
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 Alabama does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apricots grown commercially in Alabama?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Apricots bloom too early for Alabama's spring frosts and humid summers; market fruit is California-grown.
Where do the apricots in Alabama stores come from?
Apricots bloom too early for Alabama's spring frosts and humid summers; market fruit is California-grown. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Alabama markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Alabama calendar always has something honest on the board.