Chelan Cherry
By: Kate Opatz

About

A cherry developed in Washington state and under commercial production for several years, but in limited quantities.  Typically harvested 10 to 12 days before Bing cherries. The Chelan cherry is similar in size or slightly smaller than a Bing. The cherry is similar to Bing in appearance with mahogany red skin and medium to dark red flesh. The fruit is firm and flavorful.

Information
Other names: Chelan Cherries
Translations: シュランチェリー, تشيلان الكرز, Chelan 체리, Chelan שרי, Цхелан Трешња, Chelan चेरी, Чела Черрі, 瑟兰樱桃, Челан Черри, Chela Cherry, Chelan Чери


Physical Description
Similar to Bing in appearance, the fruit is medium-to-large in size, with a mahogany red skin and medium-to-dark red flesh.
Colors: medium to dark red


Tasting Notes
Mouthfeel: Juicy and acidic
Substitutes: Bing cherry