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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06 Jun 2025
Chinese greenhouse cherries are winning over the Vietnamese market despite high prices. With high-tech farming, fast delivery and premium quality, they compete with the US and Australia. But growth depends on bigger investments and official trade channels.
29 Feb 2024
Knowing the critical temperature at which buds are killed is crucial for taking timely action against frost. Cold hardiness models use air temperature as a predictive factor for specific critical temperatures of the cultivar.
30 Jul 2025
The sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) is rapidly spreading in Argentina’s Los Alerces National Park. Its combined sexual and asexual reproduction extends fruiting season and attracts wildlife, increasing its invasive potential and threatening sensitive native species.
30 Jul 2025
The Ukrainian late cherry positions itself as a competitive product in foreign markets. Harvested in a strategic period, it avoids competition from early varieties and targets Middle Eastern and European markets with quality and optimal volumes for export.
