Can anyone suggest the best cherries for grow in Western NY? I am technically in zone 6 (Rochester area), but I don't trust that; I usually plant for zone 5. The cherries can be sweet or sour (pie) cherries. Actually, if anyone in this area grows other stone fruit, I'd like to know what you're growing successfully.
Thanks so much!
Judy
I'd consult two sources:
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The yellow ones from the Ithaca farmers market are to die for. Clearly, they grow well there. The red cherries are good but I have had better ones.
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We have been looking at Raintree, and will probably order from them. I have gotten their catalogue forever, and they have good ratings, and would like to give them a try. Of course Miller's, which was suggested here (thanks!) is within driving distance of me, so maybe we'll go and chat with them.
We already have one tree, although we don't know what cultivar it is, other than it's a sweet cherry. It does well, so it's too bad I don't have its name.
I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks so much!
Judy
Miller's is a very interesting place. You'll see.....
Oh, no doubt - I will wanrt to leave with everything I am sure. If I really want to go for broke - literally - I will stop over in Naples and see Rob's Violet Barn... always dangerous. :)
We're also getting grapes... and those are coming from Miller's, as they are a gift from my ILs, and this is where they will purchase them.
Judy
At Miller's, all the bare-root stuff is kept in a dark dungeon, and you get to choose your own. I didn't check the trees, but with grapes & strawberries, everything was visible & healthy looking.
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That's weird. Anything else besides trees and grapes?
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