In the 2024/25 season, we are observing much higher fertility than seen from 2018 to 2023, which may lead to an abundant bloom. This is compounded by the fact that the potential size or caliber of the fruit is limited from the outset due to the increased number of flowers on the spurs.
On the other hand, we currently have favourable conditions in spring and, in addition to the good winter cold accumulation, we need to ensure good conditions at flowering time to ensure fruit set and achieve the expected yields...
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19 May 2023
The project was created to quantify and characterise the cherries of a traditional production area in the hills around Turin and find an outlet for the by-products of the processing industry and the product that cannot be placed on the fresh market.
15 Oct 2024
In studies of investigating the mechanism by which leaf development affects the onset of leaf senescence, reverse genetic approaches offer the mechanistic understanding of genes and proteins that link leaf development to senescence.
22 Jun 2026
The 29th Italian Cherries National Competition concluded in Bracigliano, honoring Spernocchia cherries from Bracigliano Natura and Alfonso Ferrentino, Sweet Saretta from Quartieri Farm, and Ferrovia from Rosanna Gullo for quality, flavor and deep territorial identity.
22 Jun 2026
Cherry Growers Australia unveils its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan in Adelaide at the Cherry 2026 conference. The roadmap aims to lift domestic consumption and exports, improve quality, innovation and sustainability, and unite Australian growers around shared priorities.
