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