Texas · Berries & small fruit
Cherry season in Texas
Not enough chill in the south and too much heat everywhere — Texas 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 Texas does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cherries grown commercially in Texas?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Not enough chill in the south and too much heat everywhere — Texas market cherries are Washington and California fruit.
Where do the cherries in Texas stores come from?
Not enough chill in the south and too much heat everywhere — Texas 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 Texas markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Texas calendar always has something honest on the board.