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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Bing Cherry |
| Scientific name | Prunus avium |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Cherry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4045 |
| PLU — organic | 94045 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1637 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bing | 55% | The most dominant sweet cherry variety. Large, dark red, firm, juicy, and very sweet with a classic heart shape. Excellent flavor but susceptible to cracking in wet conditions. Mid-season ripening. |
| Rainier | 10% | A premium, bi-colored cherry with a yellow background and a red blush. Known for its exceptionally sweet, delicate flavor and tender flesh. More susceptible to bruising and requires careful handling. |
| Lapins | 8% | A large, dark red, firm, and sweet cherry. It is self-fertile, which makes it a popular choice for growers. Good crack resistance and ripens mid-to-late season, extending the harvest. |
| Chelan | 7% | An early-season, dark red, firm, and medium-sized cherry. Offers good flavor and moderate crack resistance. Important for extending the sweet cherry season earlier. |
| Skeena | 6% | A late-season, dark red, very firm, and large cherry. Known for excellent crack resistance and good flavor. Self-fertile, contributing to its popularity for extending the season. |
| Sweetheart | 4% | A very late-season, bright red, medium-sized cherry. It is self-fertile and offers good firmness and flavor, significantly extending the harvest window into late summer. |
| Tieton | 3% | A very early-season, very large, dark red, and firm cherry. Valued for its impressive size and early ripening, though it can be susceptible to cracking. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Bing cherries are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can accelerate senescence, stem browning, and decay development.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high moisture, odor-absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong and growing, particularly for large, firm, and sweet fruit.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.2 |
| Income elasticity | 1.1 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.7 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Bing | 55% |
| Rainier | 15% |
| Chelan | 8% |
| Lapins | 7% |
| Sweetheart | 5% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb clamshell
- 2 lb clamshell
- 2.25 lb clamshell
- 5 lb clamshell
- 18 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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