Hawaii · Berries & small fruit

Cranberry season in Hawaii

No cranberry bogs in the islands — fresh cranberries ship in from the mainland harvest.

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 Hawaii does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are cranberries grown commercially in Hawaii?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No cranberry bogs in the islands — fresh cranberries ship in from the mainland harvest.

Where do the cranberries in Hawaii stores come from?

No cranberry bogs in the islands — fresh cranberries ship in from the mainland harvest. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Hawaii markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Hawaii calendar always has something honest on the board.