Hawaii · Orchard fruit
Plum season in Hawaii
Aside from scattered old Methley trees upcountry on Maui, plums are not farmed in Hawaii; market fruit is Californian.
Where plums really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the plum harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Hawaii does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are plums grown commercially in Hawaii?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Aside from scattered old Methley trees upcountry on Maui, plums are not farmed in Hawaii; market fruit is Californian.
Where do the plums in Hawaii stores come from?
Aside from scattered old Methley trees upcountry on Maui, plums are not farmed in Hawaii; market fruit is Californian. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Hawaii markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Hawaii calendar always has something honest on the board.