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.