Georgia · Berries & small fruit
Cherry season in Georgia
Cherries rarely set fruit in Georgia's mild winters — market cherries are Washington and California fruit.
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 Georgia does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cherries grown commercially in Georgia?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Cherries rarely set fruit in Georgia's mild winters — market cherries are Washington and California fruit.
Where do the cherries in Georgia stores come from?
Cherries rarely set fruit in Georgia's mild winters — market cherries are Washington and California fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Georgia markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Georgia calendar always has something honest on the board.