Alaska · Berries & small fruit

Grape season in Alaska

Grapes do not ripen outdoors in Alaska — table grapes are California and Washington fruit.

Where grapes really grow

The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the grape 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 grapes grown commercially in Alaska?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Grapes do not ripen outdoors in Alaska — table grapes are California and Washington fruit.

Where do the grapes in Alaska stores come from?

Grapes do not ripen outdoors in Alaska — table grapes are California and Washington fruit. 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.