date:Jul 24, 2012
winter and warm spring contributed to an excellent bloom. Additionally, no major weather interruptions during the bloom period made for good pollination. That's contributed to a projected production for 2012 that's over six million pounds more than last year's production. While 20.9 million pounds of tart cherries were harvested in Washington last year, this year's totals are anticipated to reach 27.0 million pounds. Fruit sizes were also reported to be increasing as the season progresses with