During dormancy and leaf fall there are some points to consider that are very important for the productivity of the orchards. Productivity that begins with a correct entry into “Recess or Dormancy” of the plants. Stage that is key and relevant to achieve full productive potential.
Like other years, we have had a very hot summer, so the plants tend to continue vegetating and metabolically active, which is very negative due to the effect of the accumulation of reserves and a difficult entry into the recess of the trees. Considering the above, we must prepare and bring our gardens to an entry into the recess as normal as possible. Our trees must arrive by May 1st, with 50% yellow or fallen leaves. Once this is done, the plants are receptive to perceiving and accumulating cold...
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23 Aug 2024
A study by Italian and Romanian universities evaluated the impact of cultivar and fruit position within the tree canopy during pre-ripening or full ripening on the quality parameters of organically grown cherries.
05 Dec 2023
Pia Piggott, associate analyst at RaboResearch, says export markets are particularly important: "Exports account for about 25 percent of the Australian cherry industry's sales volume, but nearly 40 percent of the value of sales".
13 May 2026
A Serbian study on eight sweet cherry genotypes shows how temperature, pollen germination and pollen tube growth affect fertility and fruit set. ‘Lapins’, ‘Canetova’ and ‘G-2’ stand out as more stable, resilient cultivars under changing climate trends in orchards.
13 May 2026
Chile’s cherry industry is facing increasing financial pressure after seasons marked by oversupply, lower returns and strong reliance on China. Legal, contractual and corporate risks are now growing across the export chain, affecting growers, exporters and trade stability.
