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