| LABELS |
VARIETY |
START |
END |
PACK
STYLE |
GROWING
REGION |
SOUTH
SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY
|
BROOKS
First commercial variety of the season. Cross between
a Burlat and a Rainier. Generally large (10 1/2 row
). Bi-color (red with a light to white shoulder).
Broad shoulders. Sub-acid. Very well-liked by all
markets. Biggest negative, very susceptible to rain
cracks. Main production areas are the southern and
Central San Joaquin Valley.
Estimated production period April 25 – May 10 |
|
APRIL
29 |
MAY
21 |
18lb.
Bulk
5 kilo Bulk
Bags:
8x2 lb.
12x1.33lb.
12x2lb.
(eurobox)
18x1.33lb.
(eurobox)
Clamshells:
4x4lb.
8x3lb.
8x2lb.
12x1lb.
|
 |
TULARES
Medium sized (mostly
11 1/2 to 11 row). A “Cherry Red” cherry.
Round shape. Sub-acid (less sugar to taste sweet)
Good eating and stable shelf life. Main production
areas are the Southern and Central San Joaquin Valley.
Estimated
production period May 1 – May 18
Best time to
run ads are weeks 19 and 20. |
|
MAY
6 |
MAY
22 |
CENTRAL
SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY
|
GARNETS
Medium large to
large (11 to 10 1/2 row). Round to heart shaped.
Good red color. Firm solid flesh. Higher acid and
stronger flavor. Main production areas are the Central
and Northern San Joaquin Valley.
Estimated production
period May 8 – May 20 |
|
MAY
6 |
MAY
25 |
NORTH
SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY
|
BINGS
The king of cherry
varieties. Round shape. Dark red to mahogany color.
Full range of sizes. 85 % of the California production.
Main production area is the Northern San Joaquin
Valley.
Estimated production period is May 17 – June
25
Estimated peak production period is May 30 – June
15th |
|
MAY
15 |
JUNE
20 |
| RAINIERS |
MAY
15 |
JUNE
20 |
| GARNETS |
MAY
2 |
MAY
20 |
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