Delaware · Berries & small fruit
Cherry season in Delaware
Very little cherry acreage in Delaware — market cherries come from Pennsylvania and Michigan orchards.
Where cherries really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the cherry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Delaware does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cherries grown commercially in Delaware?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Very little cherry acreage in Delaware — market cherries come from Pennsylvania and Michigan orchards.
Where do the cherries in Delaware stores come from?
Very little cherry acreage in Delaware — market cherries come from Pennsylvania and Michigan orchards. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Delaware markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Delaware calendar always has something honest on the board.