Introduction to Imported Cherry Varieties: Which One Tastes Best?

Cherries, this imported fruit, are surely quite familiar to everyone. With their vivid, mouth-watering color, sweet and juicy taste, and high price, they quickly became a "trending star" on the market. But most people only recognize the United States and Chile when buying cherries. Although cherries have good nutritional value, knowing the varieties is also key to avoid wasting money. So what varieties of imported cherries are there? Which cherry tastes best? Let's take a quick look together.

What varieties of imported cherries are there?

At present, the main countries exporting cherries to China are mainly the United States and Chile, which have the largest production, while New Zealand and Australia have the best quality. After China introduced cherry cultivation, the main production areas in China are currently mainly concentrated in Shandong, Beijing, Liaoning, Shanxi, Jiangsu and Sichuan. The imported varieties mainly include:

1. Santina

[Color] Dark red; [Size] Large; [Sweetness] Medium.

[Season] Early maturing, around mid-to-late November.

[Characteristics] Among Chilean cherries, it has the highest approval rating. Santina cherries are heart-shaped with long stems, bright color, and a crisp, sweet taste.

2. Queen

[Color] Deep red; [Size] Large; [Sweetness] High.

[Season] Late maturing, around early August.

[Characteristics] The variety originated at the York Fruit Research Center in Germany. Large fruit with good firmness. The fruit stem is very long, the fruit is heart-shaped, and it has good storage tolerance.

3. Lapins

[Color] Red-black; [Size] Very large; [Sweetness] High.

[Season] Late maturing, mid-July (Washington) or early-to-mid December (Chile).

[Characteristics] Glossy, with a relatively thick fruit stalk and very large fruit. In Canada, the average single fruit weight is 11.5 grams. The skin is thick and resilient, the flesh is thick and juicy, and the taste is excellent.

4. Chelan

[Color] Deep red-black; [Size] Large; [Sweetness] High.

[Season] Early maturing, around late June (Washington).

[Characteristics] It is a black cherry variety. After fully ripening, it shows a black skin appearance. It is very sweet, with crisp and juicy flesh, and is resistant to cracking.

5. Sweetheart

[Color] Red; [Size] Medium; [Sweetness] High.

[Season] Late maturing or very late maturing, mid-July (Washington) or mid-to-late December (Chile).

[Characteristics] It has a heart-shaped appearance and a unique flavor. Its special combination of sweetness and acidity clearly distinguishes it from other cherry varieties.

Which cherry tastes best?

When it comes to which cherry tastes best, it varies from person to person; the one that suits you is the best. But when everyone buys cherries, sellers will recommend buying double "J" or 3 "J" ones. So what does this "J" mean?

"J" is actually a commonly used unit for grading cherries in the Southern Hemisphere. The more "J"s there are, the larger the cherry is. Generally speaking, a fruit diameter of 26-28mm is single J, 28-30mm is JJ, and 30-32mm is JJJ. The larger the fruit diameter, the higher the grade, and the more satisfying it is to eat.



Overall, cherries are not exactly the same as cherries, and different varieties can differ quite a lot in appearance, size, and taste. When purchasing, everyone must be good at telling them apart.

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