Produce

Producing Australia’s finest cherries

At Torrens Valley Orchards, we grow more than 20 different varieties of premium cherries, allowing us to provide fresh, high-quality fruit throughout an extended harvest season.

Some of our main varieties include Earlise, Simcoe, Santina, Sequoia, Samba, Simone, Lapins, Skeena and Kordia, with each variety offering its own unique flavour profile, texture and ripening time.

Cherries belong to the stone fruit family and are part of the genus Prunus. Originating from Eastern Europe and Asia Minor, cherries have been enjoyed around the world for centuries and are prized for their sweet flavour, vibrant colour and versatility.

We carefully select and grow a range of varieties across our orchards to ensure consistent quality, exceptional flavour and a longer supply of fresh cherries for our customers each season.

It’s an all year-round effort at the orchard

October to January

Harvest season is the busiest time of the year. Cherries are carefully picked at peak ripeness, packed and dispatched to customers, while post-harvest pruning begins to prepare trees for the season ahead.

January to April
Following harvest, our focus shifts to building next year’s crop. Trees are nourished through fertilising, irrigation and orchard management practices that promote healthy growth and strong fruit development.

April to July
As temperatures cool, attention turns to orchard maintenance and development. This is an important period for improving infrastructure, maintaining tree health and preparing the orchard for winter dormancy.

July to September
During winter, we carry out pruning, spraying and essential maintenance works. Drainage systems, roadways and orchard infrastructure are also maintained to ensure everything is ready for a productive growing season ahead.