'Awesome Crop' of Cherries, Early Harvest Looks Likely
Warm spring weather has brought trees on early, and growers expect a strong crop before Christmas, though El Niño could affect final quality.
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Early cherry harvest expected in New Zealand despite El Niño concerns
Cherry growers in New Zealand are preparing for the upcoming harvest, with some orchards expected to begin picking earlier than usual. However, the potential impact of El Niño remains a concern, particularly regarding rainfall during the harvest period. Mike Casey, who grows cherries north of Cromwell,…
Warm spring puts cherry harvest ahead of schedule
Reading Time: 2 minutes Gianina Schwanecke of RNZ It’s shaping up to be an early harvest for some cherry growers, though the threat of El Niño hangs over the upcoming harvest. Cherries destined for locals ahead of Christmas are nearing the harvest stage with picking set to start in just a few weeks. Mike Casey grows cherries just north of Cromwell, and said they looked like green marbles at the moment. He expected to start harvesting cherries be…
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