Greek Apricots - from June 2026

Our apricots come from the region around Argos and Nafplion in the Peloponnese and from Central Greece.

The apricots are great for eating fresh or for making delicious jam. The variety offered changes every 2-3 weeks. Our apricots generally have a short shelf life – this means they can only be stored for a limited time, both outside and inside the refrigerator. If you buy apricots from us, please eat them within 7 days of receipt and store them in the refrigerator.

This also depends on the variety, of course. Our most sensitive variety is the Wonder-Cot. We start the season with this main variety.

Wonder-Cot: Season start early June. Very juicy, sweet, and the pit breaks easily. Short shelf life.

Lily/Lady-Cot: Mid/late June. Larger apricot, very sweet and juicy. Good shelf life. Let ripen for 3-4 days. Eaten soft.

Ruby/Orange-Red: Late June/July. Limited quantities. Our royal apricot. Very sweet and juicy. Can be eaten immediately. Can also be eaten firm.

Farbaly: Late July. Very large apricot. Eaten soft. Sweet and juicy. Must be stored 3-4 days after receipt for the fruit to become soft and juicy.

For jam, we recommend all apricots except the Wondercot. It is harder to halve, and the pit breaks easily – also, the variety is very juicy, so a lot cooks away.

Apricots are eaten soft – this is when they have developed their maximum sugar content.

We have to harvest them a bit firm and unripe, otherwise the fruits won't survive transportation.

In recent years, we harvested them relatively ripe and shipped them ripe – the fruits were completely sweet and juicy immediately upon receipt.

This way, we avoid damage during transport to you! You always get the best apricots we can offer!

Every apricot mentioned is a top variety. You need to be patient with Lady-Cot, Lily-Cot, and Farbaly and let the fruit soften.

The apricot will then be a true delight!

• directly from Greece
• fresh delivery every week
• frequent variety change every 2-3 weeks
• short shelf life after receipt! (7 days)
• REQUIRES REFRIGERATION. Please unpack immediately after receipt, check, and store in the refrigerator or process quickly
• every variety is suitable for jam
• due to generally limited cultivation quantities, we offer both organic and non-organic goods
• available in 2 and 4 kg, organic and non-organic.

What is the difference between organically certified and non-certified apricots?

Basically, it's a pilot project of a united producers' association. As soon as sales within Greece and abroad are secured (meaning there is demand and no risk for farmers to be stuck with organic goods), the cultivation area will be expanded.

We are at the beginning of an amazing organic expansion!

How are our apricots shipped?

We pack in ecological recycled paper bags. Please unpack fruits immediately upon receipt, inspect, and store in a cool place.