U-Pick Cherry Orchard
The Dwarf Sour Cherry orchards in Bruno were planted under the direction of the University of Saskatchewan and the Ursulines of Bruno when the Ursulines owned the property where the Bruno Cherry Sunday is held. The property changed hands in 2007 to becoming St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission, and since 2011 the orchards have been operating as U-Pick.
Please watch the articles below for information about this year's crop and U-Pick announcements. The fruit is usually ready for harvest throughout August, sometimes starting even in late July.
FAQ: What kind of Cherries do you have in the St. Therese Institute orchard?
Our U-Pick cherries are University of Saskatoon developed Dwarf Sour Cherries. They are a great tasting cherry with a high sugar content, perfect for baking, cooking, sauses, or even by themselves as a tart-'n-sweet treat.You can find out more about the cherries themselves at http://www.fruit.usask.ca/dwarfsourcherries.html .
We have several different varieties of Dwarf Sour Cherry in the orchard — Valentine, Romeo, Juliet, Carmine Jewel and Crimson Passion.
(Slowly ripening -- Sour Cherry orchard photo taken July 18, 2024)
[UPDATE: JULY 27]
The sour cherries are still not quite ripe enough for picking. We are tentatively planning for opening next weekend -- Aug 2 or 3? More updates to follow.
[ORIGINAL POST: JULY 18]
After a cool, wet spring, the cherries are trying hard to ripen, and the hot temperatures that we've been seeing over the past two weeks should encourage them along.
Sour Cherry U-Pick in the St. Therese Institute orchards might be opened by July 27, but it may also take a few extra days for the fruit to push through to that perfect-to-pick point.
We are anticipating that there will still be fruit available for U-Pick during Bruno Cherry Sunday on Aug. 11, 2024!
Bookmark this page or check back for more updates. You can also find updates at www.St-T.ca/upick or by contacting St. Therese Institute at www.StTherese.ca or 306-369-2555
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