South Dakota · Berries & small fruit

Grape season in South Dakota

Cold-hardy wine vineyards only — table grapes come from California and Washington.

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 South Dakota does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are grapes grown commercially in South Dakota?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Cold-hardy wine vineyards only — table grapes come from California and Washington.

Where do the grapes in South Dakota stores come from?

Cold-hardy wine vineyards only — table grapes come from California and Washington. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at South Dakota markets instead?

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