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Can You Grow Apricot in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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Apricots bloom very early and can lose the crop to late frosts in cold or unpredictable springs.

Plant zones

4a–9a

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

2–5 years

About Apricot

Apricots are among the earliest stone fruits to bloom and ripen — fragrant, golden, and self-fertile, but the early blooms make them vulnerable to late frosts.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, ideally against a warm wall. Thin fruit heavily for size. Harvest when soft and fragrant; apricots ripen fast.

Full apricot growing guide →

Gardening in Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apricot in Florida?

Apricots bloom very early and can lose the crop to late frosts in cold or unpredictable springs.

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Apricots in Florida?

See the planting guide for Apricot — timing depends on your exact frost date.