Buy what fruitsWhat's in season at Singapore fruit stalls, and which country to look for.

Cherries

樱桃 · ceri

Cherries in October (this month)

No fresh crop this month

Not usually on shelves this month.

USATurkeyJapanChinaSpainAustraliaChileNew ZealandArgentina
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (9)
US
USACalifornia, Washington, Oregon
Off season
Bing, Rainier, Lapins, Skeena
Not shipping now
California opens in May, then the Pacific Northwest runs Jun–Aug. Rainier (yellow-red) is the premium pick.
TR
TurkeyAegean, Central Anatolia
Off season
Ziraat 0900
Not shipping now
The world's largest sweet-cherry grower. Large, firm fruit Jun–Aug.
JP
JapanYamagata
Off season
Sato Nishiki, Beni Shuho
Not shipping now
A very short June–July window. Sold in gift boxes at a premium.
CN
ChinaShandong, Liaoning
Off season
Meizao, Hongdeng
Not shipping now
May–July. Mostly eaten in China, occasionally exported.
ES
SpainJerte Valley
Off season
Picota
Not shipping now
Picota is a stemless cherry, sold without stems by design. Rare in Singapore.
AU
AustraliaTasmania, Victoria, NSW
Off season
Lapins, Sweetheart, Kordia
Not shipping now
November to February, peaking for Christmas. Tasmanian cherries come last and are the most prized.
CL
ChileO'Higgins, Maule
Off season
Santina, Lapins, Regina
Not shipping now
Nov–Feb, peaking for Chinese New Year. By far the biggest Southern supplier.
NZ
New ZealandCentral Otago
Off season
Sweetheart, Lapins, Kordia
Not shipping now
Dec–Feb. Large, dark, premium cherries.
AR
ArgentinaPatagonia
Off season
Bing, Lapins
Not shipping now
Nov–Jan.

How to pick at the shelf

  • StemsGreen and still attached.
  • LookGlossy, with deep colour for the variety.
  • FeelFirm and plump.
  • AvoidSoft, split or wrinkled fruit.

At home

KeepFridge
Lasts5–7 days

Leave stems on and don't wash until eating. Cherries soften fast at room temperature.

Buying tips (3)
  • Cherries barely store, so there's no long storage tail. If the origin isn't in season, the fruit is old or air-freighted at a high price.
  • Two windows for Singapore: Northern cherries May–Aug, Australian cherries Nov–Feb.
  • Chile supplies most cherries around Chinese New Year. Pick dark, shiny fruit with green stems.

Common questions

When is cherries season in Singapore?
USA: May–Jul; Turkey: Jun–Jul; Japan: Jun–Jul; China: May–Jun; Spain: May–Jun; Australia: Dec–Jan; Chile: Dec–Jan; New Zealand: Dec–Jan; Argentina: Dec. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's cherries is best in October?
Cherries is not usually on shelves in October.
How do I pick a ripe cherries?
Stems: Green and still attached. Look: Glossy, with deep colour for the variety. Feel: Firm and plump. Avoid: Soft, split or wrinkled fruit.
How should I store cherries?
Fridge. Lasts 5–7 days. Leave stems on and don't wash until eating. Cherries soften fast at room temperature.

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