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OT finding sour cherries

14 years ago

This is kind of off topic, but I'm late with preserving sour cherries and all the orchards in our area are already finished with them. One had a really bad cowbird problem, the other didn't offer an excuse. I live in south central PA does anyone know of an orchard not to drastically far away that still has sour cherries?

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MLcom
14 years ago
Think you are too late they were like 3 weeks ago here in south NJ. The daily rains here totally took out the sweet cherry crop they all split on the trees was very sad sight to see.

ML
lpinkmountain
14 years ago
It may be a long shot, but try this Web site, (I use it). It will at least give you an idea of where the farms are locally.
http://www.pickyourown.org/
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ksrogers
14 years ago
Recently someone wanted to get a large quantity of cherries to make something. I found a web site in NY, that sells seasonal berries.

Here is a link that might be useful: Berries in season
joybugaloo
14 years ago
This would be pretty far to travel, but I make a pilgrimage to Columbia County, NY (Hudson region) each year for my sour cherries, and that's over three hours away from me! If you are game, I recommend Love Apple Farm in Ghent and Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook. According to their websites, fresh sour cherries are still being picked right now, but if you miss the season, Samascott sells frozen pitted sour cherries in small pails. Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Lindsey's Luscious (my food blog)

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