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