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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30 Jul 2024
Customisations included skid steer loader platforms and attachments to simplify the handling of the necessary rolls and cabling. For the new area, the company switched to high-density UFO (upright fruiting offshoot) plantings with a V-shaped trellis.
04 Sep 2024
The objective of a Turkish research was to compare the performance of the cultivar ‘0900 Ziraat’ on two different rootstocks in terms of phenological characteristics, fruit quality, yield, harvest and pruning times, modelled with the SSA training system.
16 Apr 2025
The 2025 greenhouse cherry harvest has started in Apulia: unstable weather caused a delay of over a week, but the fruit shows excellent quality, consistent size and good sugar content, with strong demand already seen in early market trends.
16 Apr 2025
California's 2025 cherry season is starting a week late with lower early yields. Fruit size looks strong, but fair pricing is needed to support growers and ensure continuity across California’s fruit supply chain, especially in a competitive and unpredictable global market.
