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