Rhode Island · Berries & small fruit
Cherry season in Rhode Island
Almost no cherry acreage in Rhode Island — market cherries are mostly 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 Rhode Island does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cherries grown commercially in Rhode Island?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Almost no cherry acreage in Rhode Island — market cherries are mostly Washington and Michigan fruit.
Where do the cherries in Rhode Island stores come from?
Almost no cherry acreage in Rhode Island — market cherries are mostly Washington and Michigan fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Rhode Island markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Rhode Island calendar always has something honest on the board.