Although this season we have seen fertility analyses with higher results compared to previous seasons, phenomena that can lead to abundant blooms under favorable spring conditions, and with a good accumulation of winter chill hours, we must ensure optimal conditions at the time of flowering. This will undoubtedly guarantee fruit set and the achievement of expected yields. Given the conditions of this season, I suggest the following management during the flowering period...
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28 Dec 2023
Thanks to the investments made by Apofruit and Agrintesa, according to the latest CIA report, Romagna has almost doubled its cherry tree areas in just 10 years, bucking the national trend and that of its cousins from Vignola.
25 Sep 2024
A study conducted between Chilean and Brazilian universities evaluated the impact of salicylic acid application on fruit quality, yield and post-harvest storage of cherry trees subjected to deficit irrigation.
28 Aug 2026
In Alicante, pre-harvest 24-BL treatments reduced sweet cherry cracking by up to 50% while improving fruit size, firmness, red color and anthocyanin content. Tests on ‘Sunburst’ and ‘Skeena’ suggest a promising strategy to protect orchards from extreme rainfall events.
28 Aug 2026
In Nishikawa, Yamagata Prefecture, robots, drones and sensors promise to support winter sakura growers. Yet an aging workforce, depopulation and mistrust of technology reveal how uncertain the future of Japanese agriculture remains despite smart farming investments.
