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News|Articles|July 1, 2026

Cherry Varieties

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Key Takeaways

  • U.S. agriculture largely classifies cherries into sweet and sour types, shaping production, marketing, and consumer expectations.
  • Beyond these categories, more than 1,000 named varieties exist, differing in pigmentation, morphology, and acid–sugar balance that determines tartness.
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Fun Fact! The cherry family includes over 1,000 distinct varieties that vary in appearance and tartness.

Fun Fact! While the United States typically grows just two main types of cherries (sweet and sour) there are over 1,000 unique varieties, yielding a spectrum of different colors, shapes, and levels of tartness.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP-Ed Connection. Cherries. Accessed June 30, 2026. https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/cherries

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