South Carolina · Berries & small fruit
Raspberry season in South Carolina
Only a few upstate patches; heat limits the crop and market raspberries are mostly California fruit.
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 South Carolina does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are raspberries grown commercially in South Carolina?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Only a few upstate patches; heat limits the crop and market raspberries are mostly California fruit.
Where do the raspberries in South Carolina stores come from?
Only a few upstate patches; heat limits the crop and market raspberries are mostly California fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at South Carolina markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full South Carolina calendar always has something honest on the board.