Fruit growers expect the third largest cherries harvest since the year 2000. The trees bloomed in spring under ideal conditions: frost and wet/cold days did not occur, instead there were almost summery-warm temperatures. The trees are full in all regions and for all varieties.
Cherries are trendy. The producers have expanded the acreage by more than 30 percent since 2005. Most cherries are cultivated in the Basel region, followed by the cantons of Aargau, Thurgau and Bern.
The start of the harvest is comparable to last year. Due to the many sunny days, the cherries are of very good quality, says the fruit association in a statement. Swiss cherries can only be bought for around eight to ten weeks a year.
The start of the harvest is comparable to last year. Due to the many sunny days, the cherries are of very good quality, says the fruit association in a statement. Swiss cherries can only be bought for around eight to ten weeks a year.
On around 600 hectares, cherries are cultivated throughout Switzerland. The canton of Baselland is by far the largest growing area, followed by the cantons of Aargau and Thurgau.
Source: lid.ch