Oklahoma · Berries & small fruit

Cherry season in Oklahoma

Late frosts and summer heat rule out cherry orchards — Oklahoma cherries are Northwest 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 Oklahoma does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are cherries grown commercially in Oklahoma?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Late frosts and summer heat rule out cherry orchards — Oklahoma cherries are Northwest fruit.

Where do the cherries in Oklahoma stores come from?

Late frosts and summer heat rule out cherry orchards — Oklahoma cherries are Northwest fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Oklahoma markets instead?

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