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Finally, harvest time
Late Northwest cherry season begins
By KPLU
Credit Anna King / Northwest News Network
Francisco, Suares, 32 of Michoacán, Mexico, harvests ripe bing cherries at Broetje Orchards near Prescott, Wash. Although he only has two fingers on one hand, he’s still a quick picker.
RICHLAND, Wash. – The cherries are finally ready for harvest in the Northwestern U.S. A cold spring means that this is the latest cherry season anyone can remember. The Northwest News Network’s Anna King has this audio postcard from one of the largest fruit orchards in the world. (Watch the story inside)
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