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