Skylar Rae® cherries are back. The harvest is in full swing, bringing the sweet, crunchy, bi-colored cherries to shelves for a profitable short season.
Grown by selected growers in the U.S., Chile, New Zealand, and Australia, Skylar Rae cherries are set for further expansion.
Sarah Barkley, domestic sales at CMI Orchards, says that demand for the variety grows annually as more consumers discover "The Sweetest Cherry You'll Ever Eat™". "Skylar Rae cherries are extra special, from their remarkable origin story to their unique flavor and crunch," says Barkley. "Bursting with super sweet flavor and juice, and delivering a satisfying texture, they're far superior to any other cherry."
Discovered in 2004 by the Toftness family, Skylar Rae cherries emerged from a unique tree found after following a rainbow. This discovery, following the loss of their infant daughter, felt like a gift from nature, honoring her memory. Troy Toftness, co-owner of the Skylar Rae brand and Tip Top cherry variety, says popularity continues to grow and there's an increasing volume of these striking cherries. Grown by selected growers in the U.S., Chile, New Zealand, and Australia, Skylar Rae cherries are set for further expansion.
Skylar Rae cherries were discovered in 2004 by the Toftness family.
Toftness says its priority is always flavor and allowing the fruit to ripen on the tree is paramount. "Skylar Rae cherries sometimes develop a unique bronzing, giving the appearance of a sun-kissed tan," he says. "This 'caramel glow' is a hallmark of their supreme sweetness, indicating the cherries have absorbed ample sunshine." Toftness adds that it produced a short video explaining the caramel glow feature, which includes visual examples of how to hunt down the extra sweet ones.
Barkley adds that while a January cold snap initially impacted bud development for higher elevation orchards, the mild winter and consistently warm temperatures that followed delivered an exceptional bloom.
"Cherries inspire excitement year after year, coveted for their limited availability and summer seasonality," she says. "They are only around for a few short weeks each year—so get them while supplies last."
For more information:
Ashlyn Lewis
CMI Orchards, LLC
Tel: +1 (509) 888-3434 (office) ext. 112
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www.cmiorchards.com