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Jun. 21, 2022 - NW cherry crop may be smallest in a decade
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NW cherry crop this year may be the smallest in nearly a decade.
The cherry growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years.
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Jun. 21, 2022 - NW cherry crop may be smallest in a decade
6/21/2022 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
The cherry growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years.
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The Northwest cherry crop this year may be the smallest in nearly a decade.
This year, the cherry growing season was hit by a cold wet spring.
Meaning that boxes will hit stores later and likely be pricier than in previous years.
The recent rain that soaked the region also stented an already delayed harvest.
Some growers in early season areas including orchards in Pasco and Mattawa had to stop for several days because of rain.
Precipitation can cause nearly ripened cherries to split open, which makes them no longer worth picking because they cannot be sold.
Industry officials say cherries often are bought as impulse purchases.
Some growers worry that customers who only have so many discretionary dollars won't be able to afford relatively more expensive fruits which could impact the more expensive crops of Eastern Washington.
I'm Starla Sampaco by nonprofit Northwest news every day on Crosscut.com.
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