A combinations of Wikipedia's Bing cherry entry and the National Cherry Festival's cherry history page tells us that the Bing cherry is the most famous sweet cherry variety, and that it derives its name from Oregon horticultural pioneer Henderson Lewelling's Manchurian foreman Bing. Washington still leads the US in sweet cherry pro Dr. Susan of ThirdAgeBlog writes that research suggests that Bing cherries, consumed consistently over time, may help defend the body against inflammation tied to arthritis and heart disease. (similar info from the USDA)
This photo is part of Matt's Fulton Street Farmers Market set and gives you an idea of what's at this Grand Rapids farm market. The Fulton Street Farmer's Market web site says that the market:
...has provided local produce to the City of Grand Rapids for over eighty years. The Market is located in the Midtown Neighborhood and is operated by the Neighborhood Association. The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department provides this venue offering produce, flowers, meat, eggs, and local handmade items as a service to the residents of Grand Rapids.
During the season, the market is open 8 AM - 4 PM Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the map & user reviews for Fulton Street Market from Google Maps.
If you're hungry for cherries, check out our Michigan Cherries article from Taste the Local Difference (includes recipes) and get a whole lug-full of cherry information at Absolute Michigan keyword cherries (there's some additional info at our "cherry" keyword).
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I'm wondering if you know of anyone who sells canned bing cherries. We have used the fresh cherries in the past for a signature cocktail here at the Chambers Hotel in Minneapolis. Of course, now that they are out of season, we are looking for other options. This particular signature cocktail is soon to be featured in GQ Magazine. Do you have any ideas? Thank you for your time.
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How big is a Lug, and why do they use it to sell Cherries by? How many lug's are there to a bushel? Thank You
Max Ingersoll
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I don't exactly know Max, but it seems to me that a lug is about 3' x 1' and 1' deep. It might be the same volume as a bushel.
It is what they use to gather cherries, so I guess it's because that's what farmers had available!
I have a photo of some wooden ones and here's a lug of Ranier cherries from Washington
If I find out more I will post it here.
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I want to know where I can pick my own cherries from the tree
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Where can I pick Bing Cherries from the trees myself please help
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When are the Bing Cherries ready to pick ?
Your website should have a season calendar for all the fruits available in Michigan.
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They'll be ready to pick in a few weeks.
A calendar would be cool ... the season varies a lot across the state though. Here's a web site with some rough dates.
And Susan, if you're in NW Michigan, try Taste the Local Difference for a list of U-Pick farms.
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Cherries are on in SW lower Michigan.
Eau Claire is the best place on earth for cherries!
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Traverse City Michigan is ripe with Cherries this week! Queen Annes, Dark Sweet, Tart, and many others. Many farms have U-Pick! Enjoy the beautiful water, Cherry Festival and sunshine!
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I currently live in Texas, is there any bing cherry farm that will ship here. I miss go ol Michigan cherry's
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