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When you think of cherries, you probably picture that sweet burst of flavour, the rich ruby colour, and the joy of sharing a bowl during summer. But there’s one tiny part of the fruit that often gets overlooked - the cherry pit. At Yarra Valley Cherries, we spend months growing, nurturing and harvesting our fruit, so we’ve come to appreciate...

Introduction: As the warm rays of summer embrace us, it's the perfect time to indulge in nature's sweet treasures – cherries. These vibrant, succulent fruits not only satisfy your taste buds but also offer a myriad of health benefits. Cherries are more than just a delicious snack; they are a summer superfood packed with nutrients that can contribute to your...

With the recent bout of unseasonally hot weather this August in Victoria, cherry growers have been anxiously reviewing the forecasts for normal cold weather. The problem with hot weather in winter is that cherry trees require a certain number of chill hours during winter dormancy to properly break bud, and produce flowers in the springtime. Chill hours play a crucial...

It’s a busy time here at Yarra Valley Cherries! Our trees are primed with ripening fruit that is almost ready for picking. In the meantime, we are very excited to share with you the news that Yarra Valley Cherries has been certified as a carbon neutral cherry orchard through the Australian Government's ‘Climate Active’ program, which is a collective initiative for climate action.  Yarra...

It is hard to believe, but we are at the start of spring. But first, let’s see what happens at the orchard as winter is approaching its end. Cherry Buds: Behind every cherry… is a very busy bud! When someone mentions cherries we all think about those tasty, little, red juicy fruits we all look forward to enjoying over summer....

Cherries are loved throughout the Summer period. They taste great, look great and also offer very good nutritional value. At Yarra Valley Cherries, we grow over 30 varieties that ripen across the season, ensuring there is always premium cherries available for you to enjoy. Each variety may look slightly different, with different colours and flavour profiles but all benefit us...

You know it is summer when fresh cherries are available: fresh and juicy with sweet complex flavours, everyone loves eating cherries on any occasion. But did you know that cherries are also a great ingredient for baking and cooking? There are endless ways to use cherries! Below are a list of recipes and ideas using cherries for you to explore,...

Cherries are the quintessential Summer fruit. At Yarra Valley Cherries, we grow over 30 varieties of them. We pick and grade all the fruit on the farm, ensuring the freshest premium fruit in Melbourne. Fresh, juicy, sweet and super flavoursome, everyone loves eating cherries on any occasion, from a picnic to being outdoors at the beach or a sporting event....

We are proud to be located at Seville in the Upper Yarra Valley. There are so many great places to visit, and so many small businesses support around us. Take a day trip or spend a whole weekend eating, drinking, shopping, and exploring the best that our unique Upper Yarra Valley has to offer. With the festive season not far...

It’s a busy time here at Yarra Valley Cherries! Our trees are primed with ripening fruit that is almost ready for picking. Following a successful cherry season in 2020, and with a likely uplift of approximately 25 tonnes of fruit, from the new trees that were planted 4 years ago, we needed an upgrade to our grading machine. Our current...

Jane Edmanson from the ABC network’s show Gardening Australia visited Yarra Valley Cherries last season. In this video Jane speaks to Peter, our Farm Manager about tips for the home gardener on how to grow loads of cherries, keep the trees from getting too big, and encourage fruit growth rather than leafy growth. You will also get a behind the...