Long, Lynn

Describes dark red and blush sweet cherry cultivars, including harvest timing, color when ripe, suggested pollinizers and rootstocks, size, firmness, yield potential, and other traits.

Regularly producing sustainable yields of high-quality cherries is possible only where site and other conditions are near optimal. This step-by-step guide summarizes factors to consider when establis ...

This publication presents the current level of understanding of the major cherry rootstocks as they pertain to the Pacific Northwest. Cherry growers have many options when it comes to choosing rootstocks. The combination of new dwarfing rootstocks with high-density training systems leads to earlier production. But growers need to consider soil fertility, scion choice and training systems when choosing rootstocks. Here are some guidelines that can help.