Lynn Long

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2021Cemetery Block Cherry Variety Evaluation

2021 fruit characteristics of sweet cherry cultivars and selections under evaluation in The Dalles at the Cemetery Block. All data was evaluated from 25 samples of each cultivar.

Lynn Long, Ashley Thompson, David Crawford, Pamela Manning | May 2022 | Educational document

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 fertility, scion ...

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

Understanding and Preventing Sweet Cherry Fruit Cracking

Fruit cracking in sweet cherries can have a severe economic impact in the Pacific Northwest, even with new optical sorters. This publication helps growers understand the causes of cracking and describes cultural practices that can minimize cracking.

Clive Kaiser, Lynn Long, Linda Brewer | Feb 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Cemetery Block Cherry Variety Evaluation 2005-2021

Fruit characteristics of sweet cherry cultivars and selections under evaluation in The Dalles at the Cemetery Block. All data was evaluated from 25 samples of each cultivar.

Lynn Long | Sep 2018 | Educational document

New Cherry Varieties, Pearl Series and More

Lynn Long | Jun 2018 | Presentation

Growers adjusting methods for high-density cherries

In recent years, cherry growers in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere have embraced high-density systems that put twice as many trees in the same amount of space. Here's a look at how their efforts are working out.

Lynn Long, Tim Facteau, Roberto Nuñez-Elisea, Helen Cahn | Jun 2018 | Article

Bacterial canker infection and control

PowerPoint presentation by Bob Spotts and Kelly Wallis on the infection and control of Bacterial canker.

Lynn Long | Mar 2018 | Presentation

Advances in New Cherry Varieties

Presented at 2018 Cherry Day

Lynn Long | Mar 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 and freestanding. ...

Spanish: Sistemas de Conduccion de Cerezos

Lynn Long | Jun 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Cherry rootstocks for the modern orchard

Growers today have the advantage of many fully- or semi-dwarfing rootstocks that offer precocity, allow for high-density plantings, and bring a faster return on investment.

Linda Brewer, Clive Kaiser, Lynn Long | Feb 2014 | Article

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 processing industry and developing strategies for profitability.

Lynn Long | Feb 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 including orchard ...

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

Managing crop load on productive/size controlling rootstocks to ensure premium quality cherries

With the commercial acceptance of precocious, size controlling rootstocks and productive self-fertile varieties, cherry production took a giant step forward. Rootstocks such as Gisela 5, 6, 12, Weiroot 158, Maxma 14 and most recently...

Lynn Long | Jul 2010 | Article

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

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 download a ...

Lynn Long, Jay W. Pscheidt | May 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog 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.

Spanish: Cuatro Pasos Sencillos para la Poda de Cerezos sobre Gisela y Otros Portainjertos Productivos

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

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

Five most important attributes of sweet cherries and the varieties that fill these needs

The U.S. Pacific Northwest is the most important sweet cherry production region in North America, however, up to the early 1990s fresh cherry production consisted primarily of one variety, 'Bing'. In the 2000s there has been increased interest in new varieties.

Lynn Long, Roberto Núñez-Elisea, Helen Cahn | Apr 2005 | Article