South Dakota · Orchard fruit
Peach season in South Dakota
Aside from a few sheltered plantings, peaches are not reliable in South Dakota; market fruit comes from Colorado.
Where peaches really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the peach 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 peaches grown commercially in South Dakota?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Aside from a few sheltered plantings, peaches are not reliable in South Dakota; market fruit comes from Colorado.
Where do the peaches in South Dakota stores come from?
Aside from a few sheltered plantings, peaches are not reliable in South Dakota; market fruit comes from Colorado. 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.