Products Farm to Fork Blog Recipes About UsContact Us Cherries Fruit FAQs Your Frequently Asked Questions What should I look for when selecting cherries? How do I store my Stemilt cherries at home? I noticed light brown spots on my Rainier or Skylar Rae® brand cherries. What are they? If I plant the pits from your cherries, will it result in a tree with edible fruit? What should I look for when selecting cherries? Cherries with attached green stems, color of the fruit and firmness are all things you should look for when selecting cherries. Dark-sweet cherries should range from dark red to mahogany while Rainier and Skylar Rae® brand Tip Top cultivar cherries should have a yellow background with a slight to full pink-red blush. The fruit should be firm to the touch. Finally, check the overall appearance of the cherry. Great-tasting cherries are plump, smooth, shiny and have unblemished skin. Back To Top How do I store my Stemilt cherries at home? Store those sweet gems in the refrigerator unwashed and uncovered or in their original packaging. When kept refrigerated, fresh cherries will keep for up to 7 days. But make sure to keep away from strong-smelling foods! The smell can alter the taste – weird, we know. Also, be sure to rinse cherries under cold water before eating. Back To Top I noticed light brown spots on my Rainier or Skylar Rae® brand cherries. What are they? Although it looks like a flaw, the light brown spots on these delicate, light-skinned cherries are an extra-sweet sugar spot! Enjoy! Back To Top If I plant the pits from your cherries, will it result in a tree with edible fruit? It’s not likely. It may produce a tree, but it probably won’t produce edible fruit. Fruit trees are grown by grafting a specific variety onto an established rootstock, so planting from a seed won’t get you the high-quality fruits you are after. The best way to grow your own cherries would be to purchase a tree from a local nursery. Back To Top What’s in a name? Sustainability & Social Responsibility Stemilt History Frequently Asked Questions Get Fresh Updates from The Stem Blog Don't worry. We promise to only send you the yummy stuff. More Stemilt In Season Now Stemilt Retail Store Sincerely Fresh Gift Fruit Stemilt Creek Winery Store Locator Work With Us Careers For Growers For Our Trade Partners Employees © 2019 Stemilt Growers LLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions