Fruit in August
Are apricots in season in August?
NoThe season starts in May.
The season ended in July, 1 month before August, and starts again in May, 9 months later. Fresh apricots sold in August are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Apricots are in season May through July in the United States, and at their best in June.
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In season in August instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Dried apricots are the best stand-in. Fresh ones out of season are usually imported and bland.
- How to pick
- Deep orange with a little give near the stem. Pale yellow ones were picked too early.
- Ripening at home
- Firm ones soften in 1 to 3 days on the counter.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate and eat within 3 days.
Goes well with, in season in August
Apricots in other months
Everything about apricots, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.