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