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