Stemilt Cherry Harvest Shifts to A Half Mile Closer to the Moon Cherries

July 28, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt’s A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries are set to make their grand return in August. Led by fourth generation cherry grower Kyle Mathison, these specialty cherries stand out because of unique growing practices, choice of late-season varieties, and a brand vision to lead the cherry season finale with great quality and flavors.

Kyle’s Pick Premium Dark-Sweet Cherries are Back

July 19, 2021 Stemilt

Kyle’s Pick® is inspired by the only and one, fourth generation cherry grower, Kyle Mathison, who only includes the best cherries in this specialty pack. Mathison is currently harvesting Skeena cherries on Stemilt Hill near Wenatchee, WA.

The 2021 Cherry Crop Weathers the Heat

Most growing regions are nearing or surpassing their all time record high temperatures. Aside from the effects on people and the cherries, such excessive heat can delay fruit development just as much as cooler weather.

Northwest Growers Weather the Storms and Push On into Harvest

June 21, 2021 Northwest Cherry Growers

Cool weather has continued to slow the start to the Northwest cherry harvest over the past week. Fortunately, that allowed many of our growers the time to mitigate any effects from several rain storms that passed across Washington state.

CMI Orchards Announces Strong Start to Northwest Cherry Season

June 17, 2021 CMI Orchards

Excellent weather conditions, including an absence of significant frost events, have contributed to outstanding quality, great sizing, and 17% growth of this year’s crop as compared to 2020.