When was Stemilt founded?

When was Stemilt founded?

1964
1964: Stemilt Growers is Founded After his first year as a grower-packer Tom followed his cherries to the same market on the East Coast where they sold for $40 for a 20 lb.

Who owns Stemilt?

the Mathison family
Stemilt Growers, owned by the Mathison family, is a family-owned tree fruit growing, packing and shipping company based in Wenatchee, Washington. Stemilt is the largest fresh market sweet cherry shipper in the world, and one of the nation’s largest grower-packer-shippers of apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit.

Where are Stemilt pears grown?

Stemilt’s Rushing Rivers® Pears is grown in two of the best pear locales in world: the Wenatchee and Entiat River Valleys. These two heritage growing regions are home to the majority of Stemilt pears.

Does Stemilt use pesticides?

To certify our products as organic, we maintain and replenish soil by using non-synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. We do this for three consecutive years before achieving certification.

Where are Stemilt cherries from?

Washington State
We grow dark-sweet and Rainier cherries in California’s flat lands across several counties and predominantly in Brentwood, Stockton, and the River/Delta region. California cherries wrap up by mid-June, which is a great gateway into our Washington State cherries!

What are rave apples?

They’re a crossbreed between Honeycrisp and MonArk, a tart, early-to-ripen apple from Arkansas. It’s a long process to crossbreed an apple without using GMOs.

Are Stemilt cherries organic?

At Stemilt, we don’t grow any of our fruits, including non-organic, with genetically modified seeds.

How long is cherry season in Washington State?

The Northwest Cherry Season lasts from the first week of June until the end of August. Cherries are one of the freshest produce items available. Ripened on the tree, cherries are generally harvested, packed and on the shelf of your favorite retailer within 2 days.

Are Rave apples like Honeycrisp?

It’s actually related to the Honeycrisp apple, but is somehow even juicier with the tart flavor of a Granny Smith. There is an overwhelming amount of apples at the grocery store, and you probably beeline for your favorite varietal instead of seeking out new ones when you shop.

Why are there no cherries this year 2022?

Some unseasonably cold weather in April is primarily to blame for the smaller crop. “Our weather in the Northwest has been frigid,” Thurlby said in early May. The region received snow on bloom for the first time.

What month is best for cherry picking?

Once your cherry blossoms have given way to fruit buds, you can typically expect to harvest ripe cherries anywhere from early June through to late July. Sweet cherry varieties, which are great for eating fresh, ripen a little earlier than sour cherries, which are more commonly used for cherry pie and preserves.

Where are the Bing cherries this year?

The first Bing cherries of the season arrive in stores in the beginning of June. These are grown in California….☀️ When in Season.