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 This month's notes: November 2009: Apples are IN Learn about each apple variety here. Pumpkins and winter squash are in.(be sure to see our easy pumpkin pie-from a fresh pumpkin recipe!  Fall raspberries are going strong in the northern half of the U.S., and many vegetables are in full swing! Organic farms are identified in green!  (Fruit and vegetable festivals are here). Make your own applesauce, apple butter, spaghetti sauce and save money on food bills and eat better. See easy canning instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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Cherry Harvest Calendar for California

When are cherries ready to pick / harvest in different areas of California?  See the table below to know when to find your favorite variety of cherry. And then see the PYO farm page for California to find a farm to pick them!

Current weather - click for forecast, or enter a zip code for a different location:

 

Ripening Dates for Cherries in California

Or see this page, for other Fruits and Vegetables. Please note that actual dates for cherry harvests may vary by as much as two or three weeks due to weather conditions, geographical location of the farm, and other factors. And since new varieties are always being developed, and farms may plant different varieties, it is always advisable to call a farm earlier than the expected beginning of a season to check on the status of the product you are interested in.  This is a general guide only!

Varieties

 Sour or sweet

San Joaquin Valley

Sacramento Valley

Central Coast

North Coast

Sierra Nevada
Early Burlat sweet Early June Early June June June June
Early Ruby sweet Early June Early June June June June
Early Richmond (sour) sour Early June Early June June June June
Royal-Ann sweet Early June Early June June June June
Meteor (sour) sour Early June Early June June June June
Montmorency (sour) sour Early June Early June June June June
North Star (sour) sour Early June Early June June June June
Stella sweet June June late June late June late June
Bing sweet June June Late June Late June June
Ranier sweet June June Late June Late June June
Black Tartarian sweet June June Late June Late June June
Van sweet June June Late June Late June June
Lambert sweet Late June Late June July July July

Note: Sweet cherries are rarely grown in the foothills of Southern California, due to their need for a colder winter.

Home Canning Kits

This is the same type of  standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars and lids (and the jars are reusable). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!


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Lids, Rings, Jars, mixes, pectin, etc.

Need lids, rings and replacement jars?  Or pectin to make jam, spaghetti sauce or salsa mix or pickle mixes?  Get them all here, and usually at lower prices than your local store!

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Remember to ALWAYS call the farm or orchard BEFORE you go - weather, heavy picking and business conditions can always affect their hours and crops!

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