Louisiana · Berries & small fruit
Cherry season in Louisiana
Too hot and humid for cherry trees — Louisiana market cherries are Washington and Michigan fruit.
Where cherries really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the cherry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Louisiana does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cherries grown commercially in Louisiana?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Too hot and humid for cherry trees — Louisiana market cherries are Washington and Michigan fruit.
Where do the cherries in Louisiana stores come from?
Too hot and humid for cherry trees — Louisiana market cherries are Washington and Michigan fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Louisiana markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Louisiana calendar always has something honest on the board.