State Fruit
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April 1, 2026· 10 min read
Montana State Fruit: How the Huckleberry Became ItDiscover how the huckleberry became Montana's official state fruit in 2023, where to pick wild huckleberries, when huckleberry season starts, and why this beloved berry can't be commercially...Read the guide
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April 1, 2026· 12 min read
Missouri State Fruit: How the Pawpaw Became an Official SymbolMissouri's state fruit is the pawpaw, a tropical-tasting native fruit that most Americans have never tried. Designated in 2019, the pawpaw tree produces the largest edible fruit native...Read the guide
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April 1, 2026· 8 min read
Mississippi State Fruit: How the Blueberry Became ItMississippi's official state fruit is the blueberry, designated in 2023 after fourth-graders at Mannsdale Upper Elementary championed House Bill 1027. Learn about Mississippi's blueberry season, top growing regions,...Read the guide
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April 1, 2026· 11 min read
Minnesota State Fruit: The Honeycrisp AppleIf you've ever bitten into a Honeycrisp apple, you already know why Minnesota chose it as the state fruit. That first crunch, exceptionally crisp and bursting with a...Read the guide
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April 1, 2026· 10 min read
Michigan State Fruit: The Tart Cherry Worth Fighting ForMichigan produces nearly 70% of all tart cherries grown in the United States, making the Montmorency tart cherry the leading candidate for the state's official fruit. Discover why...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 4 min read
Kentucky State Fruit: Why the Blackberry Earned Its Official TitleKentucky's official state fruit is the blackberry, designated in 2004. Discover why blackberries thrive in the Bluegrass State, where to pick them, and the best Kentucky blackberry recipes...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 10 min read
Kentucky State Fruit: Why the Bluegrass State Chose the BlackberryThe official state fruit of Kentucky is the blackberry, designated in 2004. Learn about Kentucky's blackberry heritage, the Carlisle Blackberry Festival, where to pick, recipes, and fun facts...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 8 min read
Kansas State Fruit: How the Sandhill Plum Won Over the Sunflower StateThe Kansas state fruit is the sandhill plum, a small, tart native fruit that grows wild across the prairie. Learn about the student campaign that made it official,...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 8 min read
Iowa State Fruit: The Hawkeye State That Gave the World the Red Delicious AppleIowa doesn't have an official state fruit, but the Hawkeye State gave the world the Red Delicious apple. Discover the fascinating origin story of Jesse Hiatt's stubborn seedling,...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 9 min read
Indiana State Fruit: The Persimmon's Push to Become OfficialIndiana doesn't have an official state fruit yet, but the persimmon is making a strong case. Learn about the push to make it official, the famous Mitchell Persimmon...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 7 min read
Illinois State Fruit: The GoldRush AppleWhat Makes the GoldRush Apple Illinois' Pride and Joy If you've never sunk your teeth into a GoldRush apple straight from an Illinois orchard in late October, you're...Read the guide
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March 31, 2026· 15 min read
Hawaii State Fruit: Pineapple Tells the Story Even Though It's Not OfficialHawaii doesn't have an official state fruit, but pineapple has earned the title through over a century of agricultural history. Discover the story of Hawaiian pineapple, from the...Read the guide
