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Dear Alan: I love cherries and would like to learn how to choose the best ones at the market. What varieties should I look for? Alan: Sweet cherries are one of the true treasures of the springtime market. A good crop depends on the perfect combination of a cold winter, no frost during and after the bloom period, and warm, dry spring weather to bring them to perfect ripeness. Look for sweet California cherries starting in mid to late May and enjoy their short season into June, although fruit from Oregon and Washington can extend the season into July. Sweet cherries are one of the true treas...