Exciting things are happening in the orchard! Right now, our cherry trees are going through their natural shedding phase. During this time, any unpollinated or unfit buds naturally fall away, leaving room for the biggest, juiciest cherries to grow and thrive. It’s a process we see every season, as the trees “reset” and prepare to focus their energy on the strongest buds, setting us up for a top-quality harvest.

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With just seven weeks to go until the cherries are ripe for picking, we’re thrilled to see the orchard progressing beautifully. Every step in this growth cycle is nature’s way of ensuring the best cherries make it to your table, and we’re here to nurture them every step of the way!

A beautiful new stage in its journey! After a season of nurturing and care, we’re starting to see the first signs of fruitlets. These tiny beginnings will soon grow and transform into the sweet, juicy cherries you’ve been eagerly waiting for. It’s a delicate process, with each fruitlet developing as the tree channels all its energy into producing the very best Electric Cherries for you.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be keeping a close eye on these little gems, making sure they’re protected from any harsh weather and getting all the nutrients they need. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your tree stays healthy and vibrant throughout this critical stage.

Exciting times as its time for your tree to be pollinated, the bees are coming in now and moving around the orchard making sure that each of your flowers gets visited.

Our crop is looking very promising this year and it’s estimated that we’re around 100 days till it’s time to pick your cherries from your tree.

Your cherry tree has now officially entered the White Tip phase, an exciting stage in its growth cycle. At this moment, the white buds are beginning to push out of their protective sheaths, preparing for their eventual blossoming. It's a delicate and crucial phase, as the buds gradually expose more of their soft, white petals, hinting at the vibrant blooms to come. This transition marks the culmination of weeks of preparation, where the tree has been gathering energy to support the rapid development that will soon follow.

The cherry buds have finally woken up from their long winter slumber, signalling the beginning of a new growth phase. After spending the colder months in dormancy, they're now on the verge of transitioning from the Tight Cluster phase to the White Tip phase. This exciting moment marks the start of visible growth, as the buds begin to swell and prepare for bloom. The next few days will see these tight clusters gradually open, revealing the first hints of white petals that will eventually lead to a full blossom. It's a promising sign for the cherry season ahead.

Your tree is eagerly awaiting the arrival of nearly one million bees from Taylors Pass Honey, which will soon fill the air with a buzzing symphony as they descend upon its blossoming branches to perform the vital task of pollination. These industrious pollinators will flit from flower to flower, transferring pollen and enabling your tree's blossoms to develop into lush, ripe fruits. This natural process not only ensures the continuation of your tree's life cycle but also contributes to the overall health and productivity of the orchard. The collaboration between your tree and the bees is a remarkable example of nature's interconnectedness, where each plays a crucial role in sustaining the other. As the bees go about their work, they bring with them the promise of a bountiful harvest and the rejuvenation of the ecosystem, making their anticipated arrival a pivotal moment in the season.

It’s creeping closer to Springtime, and following our winter jobs we’re now in the process of clipping your UFO tree to its support wire so it stands nice and tall waiting for Harvest.

Spring is just around the corner and it’s nice to see some greenery back onto your tree after a sleepy winter.

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Your tree has been pruned and is getting ready for blossom in Springtime. Orchard is looking lovely & tidy!

Our cherries got bigger & better by year, and this was our first export-quality harvest from your tree.

The first cherries were picked off your tree, and it was our very first harvest on the orchard.

We installed our UFO growing trellises, meaning your tree grows Upright for the most efficient harvest and best cherries possible!

The Forest Lodge journey began, and your tree was planted.