Vermont · Berries & small fruit

Cranberry season in Vermont

A bog or two has come and gone, but fresh cranberries in Vermont are Massachusetts and Wisconsin fruit.

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 Vermont does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are cranberries grown commercially in Vermont?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. A bog or two has come and gone, but fresh cranberries in Vermont are Massachusetts and Wisconsin fruit.

Where do the cranberries in Vermont stores come from?

A bog or two has come and gone, but fresh cranberries in Vermont are Massachusetts and Wisconsin fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Vermont markets instead?

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