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A new manual on growing and pruning fruit trees

Planting systems

20 Feb 2026

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture (Canada) publishes a technical guide on the cultivation and pruning of stone and pome fruit trees. Focus on peach, plum, sweet cherry and pear trees, with guidance on work efficiency, crop load management and disease control.

High-density cherry trees: Serbian research identifies the best rootstock–cultivar combinations

Planting systems

19 Feb 2026

A 13-year study in Čačak, Serbia, on a high-density sweet cherry orchard (1,250 trees/ha) comparing Mazzard and Colt rootstocks. Growth, yield, fruit quality and profitability were assessed on heavy, acidic soils without irrigation, highlighting long-term differences.

Washington cherries productive by year three: the Goldy system for high-yield branching

Planting systems

07 Jan 2026

In Quincy, Washington, cherry growers Dale and Brandon Goldy bring orchards into production by the third leaf through precise pruning, scoring and plant growth regulators. Their system turns vigor into fruiting wood, reducing blind wood and improving yield and canopy light.

The revival of cherry growing in Puglia also involves new forms of cultivation.

Planting systems

31 Dec 2025

Cherry trees in Puglia are holding their own amid crisis and innovation: new rootstocks, cultivation methods such as multi-axis vase pruning, and technical strategies promise productivity, quality, and sustainability, reviving southern cherry cultivation.

Cherry training systems: complete guide to the most efficient orchard architectures

Planting systems

15 Oct 2025

Detailed overview of cherry training systems in Chile, including characteristics, pros, cons, and variety/rootstock combos for central leader, KGB, UFO, TSA, SSA, and V/Y trellises. Focus on precocity, labor efficiency, planting density, pruning and growth control.

Sweet cherries: choosing the best rootstock for fruit quality, yield and sustainability

Planting systems

03 Oct 2025

Rootstock selection in high-density cherry orchards affects tree vigour, fruit size, biochemical quality and postharvest resistance. A Turkish study on Krymsk 5, Gisela 6 and Piku 1 with 0900 Ziraat and Regina cultivars identifies ideal combinations for various markets.

Tree training in narrow orchard systems: the NOS project in Australia

Planting systems

23 Sep 2025

Advanced tree training techniques in narrow orchard systems: shoot removal, horizontal cordons and vertical leaders for cherry, plum, apple, pear and nectarine. The NOS project operates in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW with multiple trial sites.

Steep Leader: a plant system to meet climate and market challenges

Planting systems

10 Feb 2025

Omeg found that management involves fewer passes, no tying and no limb selection during the growing season. He also noted that it is more tolerant to heat and rain after comparing blocks placed side by side in different climates.

Quality cherries: plant management strategies to maximise profits despite costs

Planting systems

28 Jan 2025

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association's cherry session in Yakima in December saw several cherry experts discuss the difficult balance between counting pennies and ensuring high quality, profitable fruit.

Michigan growers intensify new sweet cherry plantations

Planting systems

10 Jan 2025

While the market for cherries destined for processing continues to lose steam, two growers shared their experiences in the new planting of sweet cherries for the fresh market, with modern densities and which could generate higher profits.