What is National Rainier Cherry Day?
On July 11th, the cherry variety named after Mount Rainier is recognized as the cherry variety named after the cherry variety named after Mount Rainier. Harry Fogle of Washington State University created the Rainier cherry in 1952 by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties..
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The sweet Rainier cherries have a thin skin and a thin creamy-yellow flesh. Cherries are a seasonally crop that is sensitive to temperature, wind, and rain. They are a delicate crop that is sensitive to temperature, wind, and rain. Birds eat almost one-third of the crop each season. Although cherries generally pose increasing challenges, Rainier cherries are particular. Although cherries generally present increasing challenges, Rainier cherries are particular. The cherries must be hand-picked to protect their delicate skins. However, superior taste has kept growers and customers returning for more.
Growers take extra pains to ensure the fruit does not reach the birds because this popular fruit is in such high demand. To encourage the bees to pollinate the blossoms, they wrap the trees in nets and plant them between red cherry trees. To prevent bruising, the harvesters hand-pick the cherries and place them in small bags.. The cherries arrive in the market in pristine and delicious condition after every necessary precaution is taken, so the cherries are in perfect and delicious shape.
Northwest Cherry Growers hand-pick one restaurant in each state to feature at least one Rainier cherry dish in their restaurants on July 11th in honor of the day and as part of the Tree-to-Table initiative.
