Summertime in Central Otago

We know it’s summertime in Central Otago when the lupins are in full bloom and hayfever kicks in! 🌸 And for us at Forest Lodge, that also means one thing—harvest is just around the corner.

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Getting Closer to Harvest...

The cherries are looking great this year! We’re expecting them to double in size before harvest, so get ready for a bumper crop of our delicious electric cherries. 🍒 The rain we’ve had mixed with plenty of sunny days has been just what we needed, and we can’t wait to share them with you all!

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Powering the Orchard

Our solar panels have been working overtime, charging up our farm and making sure we can run our fully electric orchard smoothly. 🌞⚡ Plus, with all that extra power, we’ve been able to export energy back to the grid when New Zealand needs it most. It’s all part of running a sustainable operation, and we’re proud to make a difference.

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Looking Ahead

We’re just waiting on a little more sunshine to get those cherries to the perfect size and sweetness. It’s been a bit of a rainy start to the season, but we’re still seeing plenty of hot days ahead. Harvest is close, and we’re excited to share our bounty with you soon. If you haven't pre-ordered your cherries yet - don't miss out! We have plenty of delivery windows available so be sure to check them out on our main page.

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