Iowa · Berries & small fruit
Cranberry season in Iowa
No commercial bogs in Iowa — fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin next door.
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 Iowa does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cranberries grown commercially in Iowa?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No commercial bogs in Iowa — fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin next door.
Where do the cranberries in Iowa stores come from?
No commercial bogs in Iowa — fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin next door. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Iowa markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Iowa calendar always has something honest on the board.