FRESH FRUIT IS ADDED ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY AT 10 AM PST WHEN IN SEASON. FRESH CHERRIES NEED TO BE SHIPPED UPS NEXT DAY AIR UNLESS YOU ARE IN THE BAY AREA AND GROUND SHIPPING WILL REACH YOU IN 1 BUSINESS DAY. HEIRLOOM FRUITS - (H) next to the fruit variety indicates it is an Heirloom Andy's Orchard is a small fruit grower committed to growing and marketing fruits of superior quality. Heirloom fruits are still found at some fruit stands, farmers' markets and specialty markets. These venerated fruits from the past have distinctive, old-fashioned flavors but are rapidly disappearing from many markets and have become increasingly harder to find elsewhere. Such is the case with the 'Blenheim' apricot, the quintessential apricot with its rich, aromatic flavor but delicate texture. It is being replaced by very firm, mass-produced fruit with visual appeal but often without much flavor. Other old favorites that we continue to grow are 'Santa Rosa' plums and 'Elberta' peaches. BELLE MAGNIFQUE (H) June 10 – 15 (HYBRID - Sweet/Tart Cherry) Considered to be a “duke” cherry of a sweet/tart cherry hybrid, ‘Belle Magnifque’ is pinkish red to yellow in color. Flesh is tender with colorless juice. Excellent for processing with a strong acid flavor. Appears to be a cross between the Mazzard (Sweet) and Morello-type (Tart) cherries. BENTON June 5 - 15 A new variety from the Northwest. A mid-season dark cherry similar to Bing with excellent firmness. In taste-tests, Benton edges out Bing by having superior flavor. Premier quality. BING (H) May 25 - June 15 Bing sets the standard for dark sweet cherry varieties and is the primary variety grown in the Santa Clara Valley. It is the classic black bigarreau-type or the type having a firm, crisp texture. Bing is justly famous for its rich, complex flavor, suggesting that of almonds, black (morello) cherry, berry, prune and mocha. While this variety is widely grown throughout California, few districts can claim that their Bings are equal in quality to those grown in the Santa Clara Valley. BLACK EAGLE (H) June 5 - 10 An old heirloom black cherry from England and reputed to be a parent of Black Republican. It possesses the true “black cherry” flavor. Smallish fruit, firm to tender in texture, with an outstandingly complex flavor. Some tasters call it their absolute favorite cherry. BLACK PEARL June 1 - 10 Developed at Cornell University. A large early ripening cherry with some special attributes; When ripe it is almost black, large in size, long stems, and firm texture with a very nice flavor. BLACK REPUBLICAN (H) June 5 - 15 Parent of Bing and an excellent cherry in its own right. Rich, sweet complex flavor of prune, mocha with a slightly bitter (noyau) flavor. Makes rich conserves, excellent brandied, or in Cherries Jubilee. Small to medium size. It’s the chef’s choice for recipes where the “black cherry flavor” is featured. Crisp but juicy texture. BLACK TARTARIAN (H) June 1 - 15 Black Tartarian is often nicknamed “Tart” but is far from being a tart or sour cherry, a completely different species of cherry, which when mixed with lots of sugar is used for pie filling. The word Tartarian actually refers to an ethnic group, the Tartars, who long ago settled in the Crimea (now part of the Ukraine) where the variety originated. The Black Tartarian is a soft, juicy sweet cherry called a heart or gean, it was a favorite of Catherine the Great of Russia. The rich, berry-like flavor is outstanding for preserves, and the ‘Black Tartarian’ does in fact make a mouth-watering sweet cherry pie. BROOKS (H) May 20 - June 10 Brooks is a new variety that’s fast becoming a favorite with our customers. The fruit is very crisp and sweet. Its flavor can be described as lower in acid than Bing with generally higher sugar levels, much like its parent, the Rainier. The fruit is often very large as well, making it one of the most asked for varieties at our farm stand. BURGUNDY PEARL June 5 - 15 Large mid-season variety from Cornell University. Dark red with a firm, crunchy texture with 22% sugar. Ripens 3 to 5 days ahead of Bing. CORAL June 1 - 10 A cultivar developed at UC, Davis as a California early market cherry. Generally large, firm and flavorful. Often ripens a week to 10 days before Bing. EBONY PEARL June 5 - 15 Another Cornell introduction. A dark cherry ripening about 3 days before Bind. High sugar levels about 21 Brix. Excellent flavor. LAPINS (H) June 10 - 20 A very large, very late sweet cherry, ripening about one week after Bing. The fruit has a very lively bright mahogany color, excellent flavor and firm but juicy texture. Unique, refreshing flavor. RADIANCE PEARL June 5 - 15 A blushed or Rainier type of cherry from Cornell University. Very large and firm with high sugar levels. Ripens 5 to 7 days before Bing. Exceptional texture and flavor. RAINIER (H) June 5 - 15 Rainier is a light-colored, beautifully blushed cherry with truly outstanding dessert quality. Its parents are Bing and Van. Coming from such aristocratic lines, the Rainier ranks at the top in many categories-- large size, crisp texture and high sugar content, certainly much crisper and sweeter than the old standard, Royal Ann, which was used primarily for processing. Use Rainier as a dessert cherry or you may process it as you would Royal Ann. SANDRA ROSE June 10 - 15 A dark cherry variety developed in British Columbia, Canada. Ripens a few days after Bing. A large, dense cherry with thick stems. Surpasses all other varieties in taste panels. While not so productive in California, Sandra Rose is regarded as the best of all the modern varieties. SWEETHEART June 10 - 15 Sweetheart cherry was developed in Summerland, BC, and release in 1994. A cross between Van and Newstar, it ripens 2 weeks later than Bing with very large, juicy fruit with a refreshing flavor. SKEENA (H) June 15 - 20 Late maturing, self-fertile cherry with crisp, flavorful flesh. Developed in Canada.
