Cherries

[Mike Cantolina]

I can't find a clear answer on whether cherries continue to ripen after they're picked.

I picked these today or the birds were going to if I didn't.

 

[farmer steve]

i don't think the will get any sweeter but the may darken up some. what kind are they?

 

[Mike Cantolina]

The tree was here when I moved but I believe it is "Montmorency".

 

[farmer steve]

that may be a sour or pie cherry. that is about the color of them in your pic.

 

[Sagetown]

that may be a sour or pie cherry. that is about the color of them in your pic.

Sounds about right.

 

[066blaster]

I'm almost positive those are tart cherries. Goggle the variety. Not great for hand eating. You will have to add your own sugar.

 

[chuckwood]

Here's my cherries. This year I was a bit late picking them and some turned a bit darker in color, probably due to oxidation. The same thing happens to peeled and sliced potatoes if you leave them out for a while, they turn a bit brown. However, a bit of discoloration won't affect the taste, as far as I know. Cherries are a lot of work, from picking, pitting, to preserving, but they are worth it!

 

[Mike Cantolina]

I ended up with about 12 lbs. Yes, they are a sour or pie cherry. I froze them for making smoothies but might have the wife try making a pie too. It was my first time ever handling cherries.