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Apricot season in North Dakota

Hardy trees exist but crops are rare after North Dakota springs; market apricots are western 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 North Dakota does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are apricots grown commercially in North Dakota?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Hardy trees exist but crops are rare after North Dakota springs; market apricots are western fruit.

Where do the apricots in North Dakota stores come from?

Hardy trees exist but crops are rare after North Dakota springs; market apricots are western fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at North Dakota markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full North Dakota calendar always has something honest on the board.