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Apricot Facts, Picking Tips and Recipes
Apricot facts and picking tips
In the U.S., Apricots typically peak from June through July in the South, and July and August in the North.
In order to produce good local apricots, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions, and no late frosts. If you want to know which are the best varieties of apricots for home canning, see this page!
Before you leave to go to the farm:
- Always call before you go to the farm - Apricots are affected by weather (both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops.
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- Leave early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
- Most growers furnish picking containers designed for apricots, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Apricots on top of each other will bruise the fruit on the bottom. Plastic dishpans, metal- what month do apricots ripen
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And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!