Excitement is building among the cherry rows of British Columbia: the 2025 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years. The trees are healthy, weather conditions are favorable, and the fruit is growing uniformly and vigorously.
All signs point to a high-quality harvest, expected to begin in mid-June in the southern Okanagan and continue through the end of August.
A symbol of Canadian summer, BC sweet cherries are loved for their rich flavor, crisp texture, and vibrant color. The first arrivals are expected in stores just in time for Canada Day on July 1, fueling consumer anticipation for a season full of quality and taste.
“Our orchards are in excellent shape,” says Sukhpaul Bal, chair of the BC Cherry Association. “The trees are strong, the fruit is maturing well, and everything points to a timely and high-quality harvest. Growers are excited.”
From July 15 to August 15, Canadian Cherry Month returns for the third consecutive year—a nationwide initiative inviting citizens to buy local and support the country’s farmers.
The 2025 campaign promises even more engagement with cherry-themed contests, educational content on health benefits, and targeted retail support.
At the heart of this year’s edition is the “I Farm For” project: a series of authentic stories and behind-the-scenes content that give voice to the faces and passions of Canada’s cherry industry.
A tribute to the pride, resilience, and dedication that each year bring the best of British Columbia’s cherries to the table.
2025 is shaping up to be a key year in reinforcing the identity value of Canadian cherries—not just as a taste excellence, but as a symbol of a vibrant, proud, and forward-thinking farming community.
Harvest after harvest, story after story, the BC cherry sector remains a shining example of how land, tradition, and consumers can stay connected.
Text and image source: The Grower
23 Jun 2023
The research we are presenting you today was carried out at the University of Tasmania. In this study, the performance of different breeding forms of 'Kordia' grafted on 'Krymsk 5' (semi-dwarfing rootstock) was evaluated.
06 Aug 2026
A Tasmanian field trial is examining how rain covers affect orchard microclimate, light and cherry quality, helping growers manage hotter, drier summers, extreme rainfall and fruit cracking while protecting yields, premium production and the fruit’s commercial value now.
07 Aug 2026
A study evaluates 92 entomopathogenic nematode strains against Drosophila suzukii. Steinernema carpocapsae NC116 shows high efficacy against larvae, while sublethal effects on adults open new opportunities for integrated pest management in cherry production.
07 Aug 2026
The 2026 Northwest U.S. cherry season enters its final phase with over 16 million boxes shipped. Volumes remain below the May forecast and Rainier cherries are sharply down, while flavor, size and quality stay high as dark sweet cherries support the final push in August.
