Vermont · Orchard fruit

Apricot season in Vermont

Too frost-prone for a Vermont crop; 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 Vermont does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are apricots grown commercially in Vermont?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Too frost-prone for a Vermont crop; market apricots are Washington and California fruit.

Where do the apricots in Vermont stores come from?

Too frost-prone for a Vermont crop; 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 Vermont markets instead?

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