Arkansas · Berries & small fruit
Raspberry season in Arkansas
Heat limits raspberries to scattered fall-bearing rows; blackberries are the Arkansas bramble.
Where raspberries really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the raspberry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Arkansas does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are raspberries grown commercially in Arkansas?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Heat limits raspberries to scattered fall-bearing rows; blackberries are the Arkansas bramble.
Where do the raspberries in Arkansas stores come from?
Heat limits raspberries to scattered fall-bearing rows; blackberries are the Arkansas bramble. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Arkansas markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Arkansas calendar always has something honest on the board.