cherries in San Diego?

[surfer1966]

Any place I can get cherries in San Diego? I found some at Costco a few months ago but nothing since.

[Enorah]

Last year in June I was getting delicious cherries at Henry's in Encinitas at a great price.

[Ela0427]

I have gone to the cherry orchards in Yucaipa/Beaumont...we had a blast. I recall cherries showed up at the Vista farmer's market late May/June. As far as local cherries.... it is tough. We do not get enough chill hours here to ensure a good crop.... maybe in the local mountains.

[newtosandiego]

If you keep watching Henry's they will have them on sale some weeks. You can check out their flyer online.

http://www.henrysmarkets.com/

[surfer1966]

Thanks for the tip! I signed up for the newsletter too.

[Alice Q]

Usually not until high summer, when they are in season for a brief period of time. Look for them at the Smit Orchards stand at the Hillcrest Farmers Market. They also have them at Trader Joes for a little bit longer. Last year they were very expensive, and I don't expect that will change this year.

[surfer1966]

Thanks for the tip! The ones I found at Costco were imported from Chile and about $10 for about 3lbs.

[foodiechick]

Eat local! they will appear at all of the area farmer's markets as Alice points out.

[surfer1966]

Are cherries grown locally?

[littlestevie]

I don't know of any commerical orchards in SD county. When I was a kid I remember my dad taking me out to around the Beaumont/Yucaipa area in Riverside county for a U-pick orchard. They are probably housing developments now.

[surfer1966]

Doh! I like the U-pick strawberry fields in Carlsbad.