The pop test: how to tell if a cherry is fresh
Pull the stem from a fresh cherry and it releases with a pop. Here is how to do the pop test, why cherries pop, and why cold cherries pop the...
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Christmas cherry gift ideas: five ways to send cherries
Five ways to give fresh Central Otago cherries this Christmas, from a box sent straight to their door to a gift voucher, plus tips so the gift arrives well.
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Christmas cherry gift ideas: five ways to send cherries
Five ways to give fresh Central Otago cherries this Christmas, from a box sent straight to their door to a gift voucher, plus tips so the gift arrives well.
Our six cherry varieties and when each one is picked
Sonnet, Santina and Samba before Christmas, then Lapins, Sweetheart and Staccato. What each variety is like and which delivery window to choose.
How to store fresh cherries so they stay crisp
Put your cherries in the fridge as soon as they arrive, keep them in the carton and enjoy them in the first few days. Six simple tips, plus how to...
When is cherry season in New Zealand?
New Zealand cherry season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Here is what is picked when on our Central Otago orchard, and the best time to order.