Northwest Cherry Growers Adopt Netting for Protection

New York cherries under nets - Good Fruit Grower

Grower Tim Buhr shows International Fruit Tree Association visitors a block of covered (in season) sweet cherry trees during IFTA’s winter tour in Western New York in February. He said high-density sweet cherries can be profitable but are difficult to grow. (Matt Milkovich/Good Fruit Grower)The International Fruit Tree Association’s February tour of Western New York orchards mostly focused on apples, but one stop put a spotlight on sweet cherrie…

South African cherry industry expands with new cultivars

Sweet cherries, though a relatively new addition to South Africa's agricultural landscape, are gaining attention due to the development of lower-chill cultivars. This expansion predominantly occurs in the Koue Bokkeveld region, near Ceres, noted for its conducive chilling environment. Recently, the…

Northwest cherry growers adopt netting for protection

Northwest cherry growers adopt netting for protection