DibbleGrowing apricot trees: from seed to harvest
Plant in the cool part of the year in a sheltered spot. Apricots bloom early, so where late frosts happen, avoid low pockets where cold air settles. Most are self-fruitful.
Planting dates for apricot trees by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Not suited | ||
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 22 | August 7 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 18 | August 2 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 10 | July 31 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 25 | July 11 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | February 26 | June 11 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | January 29 | May 19 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | March 24 | July 12 |
| Zone 11 | Not suited | ||
Each date is the start of the best window from the same climate engine the Dibble app uses, run at typical places in each zone. Dibble tunes them to your garden's own location and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
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Questions
When should I plant apricot trees?
It depends on your zone. Apricot is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and set where your garden is to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow apricot trees?
About 110 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 21 days after that.
What grows well with apricot trees?
Good companions include Garlic.
Plant at the right time this season
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