In their latest published estimate for the cherry crop, Northwest Cherry Growers remain bullish. This year’s crop is expected to be 40 percent over last year’s 14.3 million boxes.
The “Round #2” forecast shows that the Skeena variety has the best set this year, while Rainiers show a drop in expected tonnage from the earlier estimate.
Among the favorable trends: the fruit set is spread evenly throughout the trees and growers are expecting more fruit in June — more than ever recorded — which provides greater volume in stores for consumers shopping for the July 4 holiday. The forecast says there will be up to 7.6 million boxes in June. Â (All forecasts are subject to rain and other uncontrollables.)
Harvest is expected to gear up in the next few days.
Here’s a link to the Round #2 estimate.
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