Bing cherry: Difference between revisions

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

CSV import
 
CSV import
 
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:Bing Cherries.JPG|right|thumb|130px|Branch of a Bing cherry tree]]
{{Short description|A variety of sweet cherry}}
'''Bing''' is a [[cultivar]] (farmed type) of the wild or sweet [[cherry]] (''Prunus avium'') that started in the [[Pacific Northwest]], in [[Milwaukie, Oregon|Milwaukie]], [[Oregon]], [[United States]]. The Bing remains a major cultivar in [[Oregon]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], and [[British Columbia]]. It is the most produced variety of [[sweet cherry]] in the United States.<ref name=OregonProgress/>
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}


== History ==
==Bing Cherry==
The cultivar was created as a [[Plant breeding|crossbred]] [[grafting|graft]] from the [[Republican cherry]] in 1875 by Oregon [[Horticulture|horticulturist]] [[Seth Lewelling]] and his [[Manchuria]]n Chinese foreman Ah Bing, for whom the cultivar is named.<ref name=OregonProgress>Peg Herring, [http://oregonprogress.oregonstate.edu/fall-2009/cherries Bing cherries are an American favorite. But who was Bing?], ''Oregon Progress'', Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, Fall 2009.</ref>
The '''Bing cherry''' is a cultivar of [[sweet cherry]] (''Prunus avium'') that is widely cultivated for its large, juicy, and flavorful fruit. It is one of the most popular and recognizable varieties of sweet cherries in the world.


=== Ah Bing ===
==History==
Ah Bing was reportedly born in China and [[immigration|immigrated]] to the U.S. in about 1855. He worked as a [[foreman]] in the Lewelling family fruit orchards in [[Milwaukie, Oregon|Milwaukie]] for about 35 years, supervising other workers and caring for trees. He went back to [[China]] in 1889 for a visit. Due to the restrictions of the [[Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882]] he never returned to the United States.<ref name=OregonProgress/><ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0900104.html Ah Bing], Infoplease.com, accessed September 23, 2010</ref> Some say Ah Bing developed the cultivar, others that it was developed by Lewelling and named in Bing's honour due to his long service as [[orchard]] foreman.<ref name=OregonProgress/><ref>{{Cite journal
The Bing cherry was developed in the 1870s by horticulturist [[Seth Lewelling]] in [[Milwaukie, Oregon]]. It was named after Ah Bing, a Chinese foreman who worked in Lewelling's orchards. The Bing cherry quickly gained popularity due to its excellent taste and large size.
  | last = King
  | first = Sally
  | authorlink =
  | coauthors =
  | title = A heritage of farming yields highly praised wines
  | journal = [[Napa Valley Register]]
  | volume =
  | issue =
  | pages =
  | publisher =
  | location = Napa, CA
  | date = December 17, 2010
  | url = http://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/wine/article_3ff0ad36-09a1-11e0-bf43-001cc4c002e0.html
  | issn =
  | doi =
  | id =
  | accessdate = December 17, 2010}}</ref>


== Horticultural production ==
==Description==
[[Image:Bing Cherries (USDA ARS).jpg|thumb|150px|Bing cherry fruits]]
Bing cherries are characterized by their deep red to almost black skin when fully ripe. The flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet, making them ideal for fresh consumption. The fruit is typically heart-shaped and larger than many other cherry varieties.
Bing cherries are used almost exclusively for fresh market. Bings are large, dark and firm cherries that ship well, but will crack open if exposed to rain near harvest. A wet climate is required for the harvest of the bing cherry.


==Health==
==Cultivation==
Bing cherries are high in [[anti-oxidants]].<ref> [http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/ar/archive/mar08/fruit0308.htm "A Daily Dose of Antioxidants?" in ''Agricultural Research'', March 2008.]</ref> A study by the [[United States Department of Agriculture]] has shown that fresh Bing cherries may help sufferers of [[arthritis]] and [[gout]].<ref>[http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/may04/cherry0504.htm Fresh Cherries May Help Arthritis Sufferers]</ref> However, the U.S. [[Food and Drug Administration]] warns that these are yet unproven claims.<ref>[http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ComplianceEnforcement/ucm081724.htm List of Firms Receiving Warning Letters Regarding Cherry and other Fruit-Based Products with Disease Claims in Labeling]</ref>
Bing cherries thrive in temperate climates with well-drained soil. They require a period of winter chill to produce fruit, making them suitable for regions with cold winters. The trees are typically grown in [[orchards]] and require careful management to ensure good yields.


==References==
===Pollination===
{{reflist|1}}
Bing cherry trees are not self-pollinating, meaning they require another cherry variety nearby to facilitate pollination. Common pollinators include the [[Rainier cherry]] and the [[Black Tartarian cherry]].


==Other websites==
===Harvesting===
*[http://www.uga.edu/fruit/cherry.html All about cherries]
The harvest season for Bing cherries typically occurs in late spring to early summer, depending on the climate. The cherries are hand-picked to avoid damage and are often sold fresh in markets.


==Uses==
Bing cherries are primarily consumed fresh due to their sweet flavor and juicy texture. They are also used in [[baking]], [[cooking]], and for making [[preserves]] and [[cherry juice]].


[[Category:Fruits]]
==Nutritional Value==
[[Category:Dishes named after people]]
Bing cherries are a good source of [[vitamin C]], [[potassium]], and [[dietary fiber]]. They are low in calories and contain antioxidants, which may offer various health benefits.
{{dictionary-stub1}}
 
==Related pages==
* [[Sweet cherry]]
* [[Prunus avium]]
* [[Rainier cherry]]
* [[Black Tartarian cherry]]
 
[[Category:Cherries]]
[[Category:Fruit]]
[[Category:Prunus]]

Latest revision as of 19:14, 22 March 2025

A variety of sweet cherry



Bing Cherry[edit]

The Bing cherry is a cultivar of sweet cherry (Prunus avium) that is widely cultivated for its large, juicy, and flavorful fruit. It is one of the most popular and recognizable varieties of sweet cherries in the world.

History[edit]

The Bing cherry was developed in the 1870s by horticulturist Seth Lewelling in Milwaukie, Oregon. It was named after Ah Bing, a Chinese foreman who worked in Lewelling's orchards. The Bing cherry quickly gained popularity due to its excellent taste and large size.

Description[edit]

Bing cherries are characterized by their deep red to almost black skin when fully ripe. The flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet, making them ideal for fresh consumption. The fruit is typically heart-shaped and larger than many other cherry varieties.

Cultivation[edit]

Bing cherries thrive in temperate climates with well-drained soil. They require a period of winter chill to produce fruit, making them suitable for regions with cold winters. The trees are typically grown in orchards and require careful management to ensure good yields.

Pollination[edit]

Bing cherry trees are not self-pollinating, meaning they require another cherry variety nearby to facilitate pollination. Common pollinators include the Rainier cherry and the Black Tartarian cherry.

Harvesting[edit]

The harvest season for Bing cherries typically occurs in late spring to early summer, depending on the climate. The cherries are hand-picked to avoid damage and are often sold fresh in markets.

Uses[edit]

Bing cherries are primarily consumed fresh due to their sweet flavor and juicy texture. They are also used in baking, cooking, and for making preserves and cherry juice.

Nutritional Value[edit]

Bing cherries are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. They are low in calories and contain antioxidants, which may offer various health benefits.

Related pages[edit]

Retrieved from "https://wikimd.com/index.php?title=Bing_cherry&oldid=6534089"