Okanagan and Southern Interior
Tree Fruit Blossom & Harvest Schedule
Blooms and Baskets
From blossom time to harvest time Okanagan and Southern Interior
orchards provide a healthy, wholesome place for you and your family
to visit. Beginning in April, the arrival of millions of
breathtaking blossoms marks the beginning of another season of world
famous tree fruit. The orchards come alive with a kaleidoscope of
colours and the sweet fragrance of spring. Over the summer and
autumn, the blossoms give way to a rich variety of tree fruits, ripe
and ready for you to enjoy. Look for the dates of the harvest
nearest you!
Note that blossom and harvest times may vary from year to
year.
Apples
| Area |
Blossom Time (Average) |
Harvest Time (Average) |
| Osoyoos |
Late April |
August - Late October |
| Central Okanagan |
Late April - Early May |
September - Late October |
| North Okanagan |
Mid May |
September - Late October |
| Creston |
Early - Mid May |
Mid September - Mid October |
Pears
| Area |
Blossom Time (Average) |
Harvest Time (Average) |
| Osoyoos |
Mid April |
August - September |
| Central Okanagan |
Late April |
Mid August - Mid September |
| North Okanagan |
Late April - Early May |
Mid August - Mid September |
| Creston |
Mid May |
Mid August - Mid September |
Peaches
| Area |
Blossom Time (Average) |
Harvest Time (Average) |
| Osoyoos |
Mid April |
Mid July - Early August |
| Central and North Okanagan |
Late April |
Late July - August |
| Creston |
Mid May |
Mid August - Mid September |
Apricots
| Area |
Blossom Time (Average) |
Harvest Time (Average) |
| Osoyoos |
Early April |
Mid July - Early August |
| Central and North Okanagan |
Mid April |
Late July - Early August |
| Creston |
Mid April |
Early August |
Cherries
| Area |
Blossom Time (Average) |
Harvest Time (Average) |
| Osoyoos |
Mid April |
Late June - Late July |
| Central Okanagan |
Late April |
Early July - Early August |
| North Okanagan |
Late April |
Early July - Early August |
| Creston |
Late April |
Mid July - Mid August |
Prunes/Plums
| Area |
Blossom Time (Average) |
Harvest Time (Average) |
| Osoyoos |
Mid April |
Mid August - Mid September |
| Creston |
Late April |
September |
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