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