Here’s a tip: Don’t buy before you try
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There’s more to buying cherries than picking the prettiest ones, says Market Watch columnist David Karp:
Buying cherries is always a bit of a crapshoot for consumers — the same variety that is tart one week may be perfect the next, and over the hill two weeks later. Good past experience with a grower does count for a lot, but the best way to make sure you’re getting top-quality fruit is to stay nimble and sample from several different vendors before you buy. Click here to read more of Karp’s latest farmers market report.