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