May 15th 2011 Issue

Last Bite – Bing is still king

After more than 135 years of cultivation, Bing is the standard by which new varieties are judged.

The Bing cherry was named for Seth Lewelling’s Chinese foreman. NORTHWEST CHERRY GROWERS Bing has been king of fresh market sweet cherries in the United States for decades. Though cherry breeders have searched for varieties that don’t have some of Bing’s horticultural weaknesses, it still is recognized as the premier dark, sweet cherry. The cherry is one of the world’s oldest fruits. Cherries are thought to have originated in the Transcaucus region between the Black and Caspian seas. Cherry pits have been found in Stone Age caves, and the Romans are reported to have introduced cherries to Italy in 74 […]

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