Cherries
Calendar of Cherry Varieties
It is impossible to give exact dates of when cherries will be available due to seasonal variations however this is a chronological guide listing the particular cherry varieties grown at Ballinaclash to help you plan your visit.
Early Season Cherries (usually early/mid-November)
- Earlisweet
- Empress
- Supreme
Early to Mid-Season Cherries (usually late November)
- Merchant
- Vista
Mid-Season Cherries (usually late November/early December)
- Ron
- Santana
- Stella
- Vegas
Mid to Late Season Cherries (usually early/mid-December)
- Lappin
- Simone
Late Season Cherries (usually mid/late December)
- Regina
- Sylvia
- Montmorency
- Morello
Please note that our Pick Your Own Apricots usually start late November and continue throughout December until picked out.
Opening Hours
Cherry season is usually November/December. Bookings are required and our online booking system for our Pick Your Own, opens in the Spring.
Buses and coaches must contact us via email to discuss booking options.EMAIL NOW!
OUT OF CHERRY SEASON
Our Cellar Door and Farm Gate Shop is open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 4pm through Autumn & Winter, and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays by appointment only.
Seasonal Update
The Pick-Your-Own cherry season is usually November & December only. ONLINE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. We open our bookings in the Spring.
If you are planning on visiting us, please keep an eye on the 'News/Updates' section on this website, our Facebook page or Instagram feed for the latest updates.
Don't forget that you can purchase our wines and many of our delicacies through our online shop all year round. or visit our Cellar Door & Farm Gate Shop on Fridays, Saturday & Sundays throughout Autumn and Winter.