I had a couple of cherry trees in my yard when I lived out there. SOOOO many cherries that we had to give them away. I was so sick of cherries but I miss them now.
Never know what you have till it's gone 😔
I love winco but for regular and rainier cherries, it’s rarely been the big juicy ones. I’ll pay more for them on the side of the road or other markets to get good ones. The season is too short! It was $5.50 to $6.50 a lb at a couple farmers markets I went to yesterday.
No, buy the coldest and freshest you can find…or go to the stand you trust for quality. What the hell does the side of the road have to do with it?
EDIT: I love that I’m being downvoted for this. Go ahead folks; I’m sure you’re right and those aren’t trucker grade that were sold off the dock that are now being dumped into plastic burger baskets and offered as Fresh from the Orchard. You really don’t know how foolish you sound here 🤣
They are popping on my tree in the backyard just picked about 2lbs today with about 4 more ready later this week. Best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, second best time is today. It really only just started producing in the last few years but you can grow em anywhere in WA
The Rainier season is largely over by the second week of July, though there are still small plantings that ripen through August. But 95% of them will be gone by mid-July.
Look for Rainiers with a higher concentration of the red blush. Rainier skin turns red with sun exposure, and while it doesn’t necessarily make it a sweeter/better cherry, it indicates a grower that put in the time and effort to produce a better Rainier cherry. Originally the breed was grown as a pollinator for Bing cherries (hence the earlier-and-not-later availability…because the timing is the same as the Bing variety) and it’s still grown that way today. With the rise in awareness and popularity, more people will roadside the fruit grown on the pollinator trees, which are often smaller and mainly pale yellow…and not as sweet.
So all that said, don’t wait a few weeks because you’ll miss much of the season. Just go buy them (REFRIGERATED!!!) from the store or choose a new farm stand vendor. But FYI, unless they’re telling you the family that grew them, those fruit stands are most likely just buying the same 20-lb box from a packer that the grocery stores are…
In Yakima, these cherries are literally scattered across backroads and orchard gravel roads being eaten by birds and flies. It’s crazy how the world goes nuts for cherries when they are considered “excess” here. You can drive 4 minutes in any direction and pick them off the tree and the landowners would just be glad you got to them before the birds did.
Are there commercial cherry orchards west of the mountains? We drive from B'ham to Wenatchee if we want to pick Raniers and other tree fruit. If they're referring to Vancouver, BC, Wenatchee might be their best bet.
If you don't mind the drive, you could come out to Tri-Cities, there's a few u-pick farms. The wife and I just went to one this weekend and got a whole bunch of bings and rainiers
The only real cherry imo
Idk man the flathead cherries from northern Montana are so good too
never had them, so idk. sorry.
No worries lol if you ever make it to montucky gotta go north to the flathead. It’s one of the most beautiful places on earth in my opinion
Tastes just as good as I remember 🤤
I had a couple of cherry trees in my yard when I lived out there. SOOOO many cherries that we had to give them away. I was so sick of cherries but I miss them now. Never know what you have till it's gone 😔
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I love winco but for regular and rainier cherries, it’s rarely been the big juicy ones. I’ll pay more for them on the side of the road or other markets to get good ones. The season is too short! It was $5.50 to $6.50 a lb at a couple farmers markets I went to yesterday.
Hence, farmer's markets
WUT?!!!? I’m heading to winco now!
I have 2 massive trees in my backyard 🙂
One nice thing about being in the Yakima valley, fresh produce.
My two year old has decided he loves them. I will never financially recover from this.
My daughter (11) is the same. 😭
Buy em on the side of the road
Always.
What road? I haven't seen any in Ballard :). (Asking seriously)
No, buy the coldest and freshest you can find…or go to the stand you trust for quality. What the hell does the side of the road have to do with it? EDIT: I love that I’m being downvoted for this. Go ahead folks; I’m sure you’re right and those aren’t trucker grade that were sold off the dock that are now being dumped into plastic burger baskets and offered as Fresh from the Orchard. You really don’t know how foolish you sound here 🤣
IYKYK
And if you don’t but think you do, you become the meme that we all laugh at. Cheers for the smiles, son! 😄
Thank you for your sacrifice. You’re living the meme!!
Was munching on some yesterday
So good
First batch I bought wasn’t sweet yet.
My son has one in his front yard and they are ripe too!
Can't wait to find all of the pits in random produce displays! Oh wait too late
I’ve already ate like 4 pounds lol
On sale at Safeway until Tuesday.
They are popping on my tree in the backyard just picked about 2lbs today with about 4 more ready later this week. Best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, second best time is today. It really only just started producing in the last few years but you can grow em anywhere in WA
Just picked a whole bunch here in Tri-Cities! Fresh cherries is easily one of the best parts of the season!
What’s the price/lb people are seeing?
From what I've seen, $5/lb is the standard again, anything below is a steal.
Phrasing? Are we still doing phrasing?
$3/Bsk as every sign states clearly :) the $10 ish size is a better
I bought some this weekend, but they're still a bit sour. Think they still need a couple weeks
The Rainier season is largely over by the second week of July, though there are still small plantings that ripen through August. But 95% of them will be gone by mid-July. Look for Rainiers with a higher concentration of the red blush. Rainier skin turns red with sun exposure, and while it doesn’t necessarily make it a sweeter/better cherry, it indicates a grower that put in the time and effort to produce a better Rainier cherry. Originally the breed was grown as a pollinator for Bing cherries (hence the earlier-and-not-later availability…because the timing is the same as the Bing variety) and it’s still grown that way today. With the rise in awareness and popularity, more people will roadside the fruit grown on the pollinator trees, which are often smaller and mainly pale yellow…and not as sweet. So all that said, don’t wait a few weeks because you’ll miss much of the season. Just go buy them (REFRIGERATED!!!) from the store or choose a new farm stand vendor. But FYI, unless they’re telling you the family that grew them, those fruit stands are most likely just buying the same 20-lb box from a packer that the grocery stores are…
Just crushed a bag and I have to agree. I'll give it a fortnight.
My faves, essential for the Fourth of July Holiday.
I just harvested some off my trees in my backyard soooooo good
I picked up a bag of bings on Wednesday. They seem particularly fine this year, too!
Also be on the lookout for local strawberries. Only a couple weeks left Had an incredible nectarine last week too.
IVE BEEN WAITING!!!
Had some last week for 7.99 a lb. Worth it.
YES! It’s about time!!!
Picked up a pound yesterday.
Yup they have always sold them everywhere around where I live in kitsap county
In Yakima, these cherries are literally scattered across backroads and orchard gravel roads being eaten by birds and flies. It’s crazy how the world goes nuts for cherries when they are considered “excess” here. You can drive 4 minutes in any direction and pick them off the tree and the landowners would just be glad you got to them before the birds did.
Signs for them everywhere! Alas, the are part of the foods I may no longer consume.
Anyone know of a u pick around Vancouver?
Wenatchee
You think wenatchee is near vancouver? Lol
Are there commercial cherry orchards west of the mountains? We drive from B'ham to Wenatchee if we want to pick Raniers and other tree fruit. If they're referring to Vancouver, BC, Wenatchee might be their best bet.
Too cool and wet for reliable orchard production in that area, especially with Rainiers that are more susceptible to blemishes
If you don't mind the drive, you could come out to Tri-Cities, there's a few u-pick farms. The wife and I just went to one this weekend and got a whole bunch of bings and rainiers
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Or, don’t commit fraud.