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