When does apricot season start and end?

Most places have apricot season between May and July, but how do you know when to pick them?You might need some help growing apricots if you are new to it.Pick them early and let them finish ripening inside so birds don't eat them.We waited too long to harvest last year because there weren't many left to pick after the birds devoured them.If you want to know when to harvest apricots, you need to use the tips below.

When the apricot has an orange-golden color, they are ready.Leave them on the tree if there is any green on them.If they don't have any green on them, you can pick them and ripen them inside.Some people will say that they taste better when allowed to fully ripen on the tree rather than ripening inside, but sometimes that isn't an option if you have hungry wildlife.

When they are ready to be picked, they will smell anapricoty.The smell of ripe apricots will be less strong.

The best time to pick an apricot is when it is firm.Pick them when they are starting to change.It isn't ready if it is hard or soft.The flesh should be firm but not hard when you bite into it.

Do you have any questions about when to harvest apricots?In the comments section, let us know what you think.