Fruit in February
Are apricots in season in February?
NoThe season starts in May.
The season ended in July, 7 months before February, and starts again in May, 3 months later. Fresh apricots sold in February 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.
- Jan
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- Mar
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- JunBest
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In season in February 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.
Apricots in other months
Everything about apricots, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.