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Cherry
CHER-ee • drupe
🟢 Non-Climacteric (Vine Only)
🛡 Low Ethylene
How to Tell if Cherry is Ripe
Store CheckCherry is a non-climacteric fruit and does NOT ripen after being picked. It will only soften or rot. Buy it ready to eat.
👁 Visual Checks
- Look for uniform color without green under-tones
- Check for matte/dull skin rather than shiny plastic finish
- Look for natural sugar spots or field marks
✋ Tactile & Aroma
- Heft: Should feel heavy for its size (indicates juice content)
- Give: Slight yield under gentle palm pressure, never thumb poking
- Aroma: Fragrant sweet smell at the stem end
How to Store Cherry
Optimal Spot
fridge
Shelf Life (Ripe)
3–7 Days
Ethylene Sensitivity
Tolerant
Storage Protocol: Store immediately in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Keep away from high ethylene emitters like bananas and apples.
Peak Seasonality & Harvest Geography
USDA / AMS Verified
Short season, peaking June and July in North America.
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Global Growing Geography:
Temperate regions globally, notably Washington State and Turkey
Common Varieties & PLU Codes
| Variety Name | PLU Codes | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Bing | 4045 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Rainier | 4044 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Montmorency (Tart/Sour) | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Lapins | 4045 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Sweetheart | 4045 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Skeena | 4045 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Benton | 4045 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Regina | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Chelan | 4045 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
Kitchen Pairings & Chef Hacks
Flavor Pairings
Dark ChocolateKirschAlmond ExtractDuckBlack Pepper
Chef Hacks & Prep Tricks
💡 Pitting Hack: Place cherry atop narrow glass bottle and push pit through with chopstick.
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