Washington,California and Oregon are the largest U.S. producers of sweet cherries while Michigan and Wisconsin grow most of our sour cherries.
Fresh sweet cherries are available May through August and sour cherries only from June through early July. Fresh sour cherries are seldom sold in supermarkets, so scout them out at farmers’ markets or roadside fruit stands. Whether eaten out of hand or baked into a pie or cobbler, be sure to enjoy succulent summer cherries.