Sweet Cherry Resources for Umatilla County

Wasco County, Hood County and Umatilla County are the cherry producing counties in Oregon

Growing quality cherries

The United States is one of the leading producers of sweet cherries in the world. In the U.S. the majority of cherries are produced in the Pacific Coast states of Washington, Oregon and California with the greatest volume of production in the north.

Lynn Long | Jul 2005 | Article

Advances in New Cherry Varieties

Presented at 2018 Cherry Day

Lynn Long | Mar 2018 | Presentation

KGB training system for cherries

This system, widely known as the KGB system is a renewable multi-leader bush system. The early development of this system is similar to the Spanish Bush.

Lynn Long | May 2010 | Article

Advances in New Cherry Varieties

Presented at 2018 Cherry Day

Lynn Long | Mar 2018 | Presentation

New Cherry Varieties, Pearl Series and More

Lynn Long | Jun 2018 | Presentation

Factors Affecting Sweet Cherry Fruit Pitting Resistance/Susceptibility

Yan Wang | Jun 2018 | Presentation

New Cherry Varieties of Interest to PNW Growers

Lynn Long | Jun 2016 | Presentation

Cherry Training Systems

This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Michigan. Cherry growers around the world use many training systems, both supported ...

Lynn Long, Gregory Lang, Stefano Musacchi, Matthew Whiting | Jun 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Sweet Cherry Orchard Establishment in the Pacific Northwest

Regularly producing sustainable yields of high-quality cherries is possible only where site and other conditions are near optimal. This publication summarizes factors to consider when establishing a cherry orchard ...

Lynn Long, Clive Kaiser | Feb 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Four Simple Steps to Pruning Cherry Trees on Gisela and Other Productive Rootstocks

When producing cherries on productive rootstocks, orchardists must focus on reducing crop load and increasing vigor. This publication discusses how to use thinning cuts, stub cuts, and heading cuts to achieve these objectives. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Lynn Long | Jan 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Sweet Cherry Cultivars for the Fresh Market

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. Includes color photo of each cultivar.

Ashley Thompson, Matthew Whiting, Lynn Long | Jan 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Sweet Cherry Rootstocks for 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 ...

Lynn Long, Clive Kaiser, Ashley Thompson | Sep 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Sweet Cherry Cultivars for Brining, Freezing, and Canning in Oregon

This publication gives an overview of processing cherry production in Oregon and describes cherry cultivars used for brining, freezing, and canning. It also provides information on diverting fresh-market cherries to the...

Lynn Long | Feb 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Bacterial Canker of Sweet Cherry in Oregon

Bacterial canker is the number one killer of young sweet cherry trees in Oregon. This publication covers cause and symptoms, disease cycle, and disease management. Click the "view it now" button to view or ...

Robert A. Spotts, Jeff L. Olsen, Lynn Long, Jay W. Pscheidt | May 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

2023 Willamette Valley Pest Management Guide for Cherries

Get updated recommendations for insect, mite and disease control in cherry orchards of the Willamette Valley.

Nik Wiman, Jay W. Pscheidt, Marcelo Moretti | Apr 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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