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Sweet Sweet Orbs from the Northwest
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Picked only once per year, Northwest Cherries are something many of us await! Don’t know the difference between Bing and Rainier Cherries?
- Bing Cherries are large and have a deep, mahogany color. When ripe, they are firm, juicy and exceptionally sweet. Available mid June – early August.
- Rainier Cherries are exceptionally large and have a glowing yellow flesh that is accented with a luscious red blush. This premium cherry variety has a delicate flavor and is remarkable sweet with low acidity. Available late June – early August.
Picked only once per year, Northwest Cherries are something many of us await! Sweet Bing Cherries are by far the most popular, but demand for Rainier Cherries has grown substantially in recent years. Don’t know the difference between the two?
- Bing Cherries are large and have a deep, mahogany color. When ripe, they are firm, juicy and exceptionally sweet. Available mid June – early August.
- Rainier Cherries are exceptionally large and have a glowing yellow flesh that is accented with a luscious red blush. This premium cherry variety has a delicate flavor and is remarkable sweet with low acidity. Available late June – early August.
Bing or Rainier, these sweet orbs are not only delicious, they’re also filled with healthful benefits! Just like blueberries, cherries contain anthocyanidin compounds, which give cherries a strong antioxidant capacity that may be helpful in fending off age-related diseases like cancer, says Dr. Liz Applegate, Ph.D.
