Erica Chernoh

she/her/hers

Horticulture Assistant Professor of Practice , Commercial and Community Horticulture

Hablo español (I speak Spanish)

541-344-1709
[email protected]

Expertise: Fruit trees , Organic agriculture , Berries and fruit , Garden soil and compost

Locations: Lane County , Linn County

Content by Erica Chernoh

Can pine needles be used as mulch for fruit and maple trees?

Q: Is it OK to mulch fruit trees and maple trees with pine needles or are they too acidic?

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Garden Future

What's the future of gardening in Oregon? Changes in climate are impacting gardening. We're talking about it and gathering solutions to support gardeners now and into the future. Learn how Oregon gardeners are experiencing climate...

LeAnn Locher, Brooke Edmunds, Erica Chernoh, Megan Wickersham, Amy Jo Detweiler, Signe Danler, Amanda Woodlee, Heather Stoven, Grace Florjancic, Shannon Rauter, Sarah West, Srijana Shrestha, Otillia Schreuder, Amy Espinoza, Marcia McIntyre, Kendal Johnson | Project Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Primocane-fruiting raspberry production in Central Oregon

Despite their environment's high elevation, arid climate, short growing season, and sudden temperature fluctuations, some Central Oregon growers use adapted cultivars and season-extension approaches to make raspberries a viable crop.

Clare Sullivan, Scott Lukas, Amanda Davis, Brent Black, Erica Chernoh | Aug 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Don’t be timid when pruning grapes

Most gardeners don't cut back the vine nearly enough.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 4, 2024 | News story

No-till gardening keeps soil – and plants – healthy

No-till gardening minimizes soil disruption, which compacts the soil and destroys the pathways that channel air and water through the soil.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 5, 2023 | News story

White spots from watering with hard water?

Q: I’ve been suspecting for the last few years that a large problem for our garden and orchard is our hard water. Once I start introducing water from our irrigation, after the spring rains have dried up, the leaves curl, ...

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Strawberry nutrient management guide for Oregon and Washington

Strawberry growers in Oregon and Washington raise fruit for both the processed and fresh markets, using both conventional and certified organic systems. This guide explains nutrient management for June-bearing and ...

Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik, Lisa Wasko DeVetter, Erica Chernoh, Cristina Ocana Gallegos, Javier Fernandez-Salvador | Feb 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Time to perform winter maintenance on apple trees

Dormant sprays help control diseases and insect pests; purning keeps your tree in good shape for producing apples.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 10, 2023 | News story

OSU Extension research shows that plastic tunnels are very good for strawberries

Field trials at NWREC and other research locations have shown that the tunnels are successful at extending the strawberry season for day-neutral cultivars.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 11, 2022 | News story

Is there hope for a neglected cherry tree?

Q: What can I do with existing cherry trees that have not been sprayed or maintained? They have very small, green cherries on them now. Can they be saved to eat?

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Low Tunnels for Season Extension in Oregon: Design, Construction and Costs

Low tunnels are temporary structures designed to cover a single row of plants. They are made of plastic sheeting draped over hoops. Low tunnels protect crops from rain and extend the growing season. Learn how to build and install a low tunnel for your crops.

Javier Fernandez-Salvador, Erica Chernoh, Avery Pheil, Ken Poblador, Tessa Barker | Oct 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU Berry Initiative, funded by Oregon Legislature, gets a new leader

The purpose of the Berry Initiative’s strawberry work has been to develop methods for growers interested in year-round fresh strawberry production in Oregon.

Aug 26, 2021 | News story

Tips for gardening in extreme heat

Keep hydrated. Carry a water bottle – and use it! You need water as much as your plants do.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 25, 2021 | News story

Growing strawberries in your home garden

Here's how to plant strawberries, fertilize them and solve the common problems that plague many gardeners. Learn which type bears fruit when.

Bernadine Strik, Emily Dixon, Amy Jo Detweiler, Erica Chernoh, Nicole Sanchez | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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