Alaska · Berries & small fruit
Cranberry season in Alaska
No cranberry farms, but wild lowbush cranberries are foraged across Alaska in September and October.
Where cranberries really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the cranberry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Alaska does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cranberries grown commercially in Alaska?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No cranberry farms, but wild lowbush cranberries are foraged across Alaska in September and October.
Where do the cranberries in Alaska stores come from?
No cranberry farms, but wild lowbush cranberries are foraged across Alaska in September and October. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Alaska markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Alaska calendar always has something honest on the board.