ErikW Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I don't know how I made it to this ripe old age without ever having a Rainier cherry. I heard Adam Carolla praising them on his radio show and then I saw some in Costco today. Just ate a bowl full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 The best of the best Rainier Cherries are shipped to Japan. Americans only get the great ones, the high end goes across the Pacific. And yes they are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 good stuff..too expensive in Colorado..but found some in Winnemuca on are way to Tracy Ca. for $2.99/pound. ate them on the rest of the way of the trip.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 They are the best by far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Where can I get some in Tx? Love cherries, would like to try some.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 What exactly are Rainier Cherries ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get2now Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) If they're fairly good ones they'll be about the size of a walnut. Also better flavor than any I've ever had. They have a very short season, so if you see them in the store don't wait until next time to get them because they probably won't be there. I've paid upwards of $5.00 a pound and still enjoyed them. But try em' before you buy em'. You can find some that don't have any flavor at all. G Sorry, didn't answer your question. "Rainier is a cultivar of cherry. The Rainier was created in 1952 at Washington State University by Harold Fogle, as a cross between the Bing and Van cultivars. Rainiers are sweet cherries with creamy-yellow flesh. The cherries are very sensitive to temperature, wind, and rain. About 1/3 of a Rainier cherry orchard's crop is eaten by birds. Rainiers are considered the "cream of the crop", selling for $5 dollars a pound or more in the USA, and as much as a dollar each in Japan.? http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9097/rainiercherriesag8.jpg What exactly are Rainier Cherries ? Edited July 23, 2007 by get2now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I live in Florida and bought some in the grocery store last month. They are great. I take a bag full to the matches and keep them in my cooler. Eat 4-6 per stage and never run out of energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ok, I googled them ...now I know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eager Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 (edited) The best of the best Rainier Cherries are shipped to Japan. Americans only get the great ones, the high end goes across the Pacific. And yes they are wonderful. Not true. I eat the best Rainier cherries because I have my own tree. Cherries are a big cash crop around here: Rainier Cherries... Washington is the largest supplier with cherries also grown in Oregon, California and imported from Canada and Chile. http://www.produceoasis.com/Items_folder/Fruits/Rainier.html Edited July 24, 2007 by Eager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Having your own tree doesn't count. (great idea) I used to ship the best to Japan via air cargo - entire plane loads when the cherries were ripe and ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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