The Northwest cherry season is just starting to heat up! Hood River Cherry Company is anticipating another round of exceptional crops as harvest begins by July 20th and lasts until late August, possibly early September. This summer, the company will start harvesting Bing cherries, followed by Lapin, Skeena, and Sweetheart.

Hood River Cherry Company’s orchards are one of the highest elevation cherry orchards in the Northwest. Its lofty location and longer growing season results in sweeter, larger, and more flavorful cherries. Volume looks to be similar to last year’s crop, but quality will continue to be phenomenal with near perfect weather as the harvest kicks off.

Speaking on pricing, Hood River Cherry Company’s Brad Fowler, Co-owner, tells AndNowUKnow, “Pricing fluctuates mid-season, but strengthens at the end. Our high elevation cherries always sell well because they are the latest freshly picked cherries, and shipped fresh packed.”

There’s a plethora of retail support available as well. Display ends, brochures, signage, beautiful packaging (bags and boxes) that display well, high quality professional images and video, and a QR code on bags that link to a professional video featuring the location. Check out the company’s orchards on the video linked below!

Hood River Cherry Company Orchards

“Keeping cherries cold will give you more bang for your buck,” Fowler recommends.

Next year, Hood River’s highest elevation Lapin block will come into production, so keep an eye out for these colossal-sized cherries.

Mark your calendars for Hood River Cherry Company’s upcoming cherry harvest! For sales and inquiries, contact Kathryn Klein, Co-owner/Sales, [email protected], 800-709-4722.

Hood River Cherry Company