Somercotes (Tasmania) cherries ready for a promising season

04 Nov 2024
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With the cherry harvest season in Tasmania just around the corner, the Somercotes team is highly enthusiastic about the prospects for this year. 

David Allanson, a long-time cherry grower in Tasmania, has taken on the role of Farm Director at Somercotes Cherries in Ross, Tasmania. He reports that Somercotes will start harvesting in December and that early signs of fruit formation look promising, thanks to favorable weather during spring and winter.

Somercotes now cultivates around 20 varieties across 50 hectares, and recent infrastructure improvements, including bird nets and frost fans, have positively impacted production by protecting the crops. The farm, founded in 1823 and still owned by the Riggall family, benefits from ideal conditions in central Tasmania, with cool winters and mild summers that allow cherries to develop natural sweetness. 

Allanson notes that the cherries are harvested by hand to meet demand locally, interstate, and internationally, and he eagerly anticipates sharing their premium product with cherry lovers worldwide. 

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