Support Canadian growers
Lowest food miles
Highest freshness
Why selling B.C. cherries (when in season) is important to Freson Bros.?
– Local Means less food miles which is better for the environment and FRESHER.
– Supporting Canadian growers keeps our economy strong.
The best varieties are developed right in the Okanagan!
Cherry pro tips:
– The #1 indicator of cherry freshness is the bright green stem.
– Cherries should be stored unwashed in the fridge.
– Choose plump, bright-coloured fruits; avoid soft cherries.
– Freeze some cherries and use them instead of ice cubes in your favourite beverage!
– To remove cherry stains from your skin, simply rub them with a lemon wedge.
What does the “row” count mean in cherry descriptions?
Cherries used to be packed in small 4-5lb wooden boxes for shipping and the top layer would be packed into neat rows. The amount of cherries you could fit in a row across the top became the sizing scale.
Even when the industry began shipping in 15lb, 18lb, and 20lb wood lug crates and later cardboard boxes – the industry stuck with the “row” sizing scale instead of a millimetre or diameter.
This is a cherry sizing tool, but most cherries are now sized electronically by using rapid-image-scanners for sorting.
Large cherries (the lowest row count) command the highest prices. Small cherries like row 12 and smaller, are often used for processing in canning, juice, are dried, or frozen.
Cherry seasons & information!
October – January – Chile Cherries
May – June – California Cherries
June – August – Washington Cherries
June – August – B.C. Cherries