Michigan · Berries & small fruit

Cranberry season in Michigan

Only a couple of small marshes — nearly all fresh cranberries in Michigan are Wisconsin fruit.

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 Michigan does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are cranberries grown commercially in Michigan?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Only a couple of small marshes — nearly all fresh cranberries in Michigan are Wisconsin fruit.

Where do the cranberries in Michigan stores come from?

Only a couple of small marshes — nearly all fresh cranberries in Michigan are Wisconsin fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Michigan markets instead?

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