Montana · Berries & small fruit
Cranberry season in Montana
No cranberry bogs in Montana — bagged fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin and the coastal Northwest.
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 Montana does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cranberries grown commercially in Montana?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No cranberry bogs in Montana — bagged fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin and the coastal Northwest.
Where do the cranberries in Montana stores come from?
No cranberry bogs in Montana — bagged fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin and the coastal Northwest. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Montana markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Montana calendar always has something honest on the board.