DibbleWhen to plant apricot in Zone 3
In Zone 3, the last spring frost usually passes around May 15 and the first fall frost arrives around September 15, leaving about 123 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.
Short, cool season. Start most warm crops indoors and protect from late frosts.
Planting windows for apricot in Zone 3
| Task | Window |
|---|---|
| Transplant | May 1 to May 15 |
| Estimated harvest | Aug 19 to Sep 9 |
The harvest estimate counts 110 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 21 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 3; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.
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How to grow apricot
Plant in early spring in a sheltered spot, apricots bloom early, so late frosts can nip the blossoms. Most are self-fruitful.
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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.