Growing Quality Cherries
Article
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.
Advances in New Cherry Varieties
Presentation
Presented at 2018 Cherry Day
KGB Training System for Cherries
Article
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.
Advances in New Cherry Varieties
Presentation
Presented at 2018 Cherry Day
New Cherry Varieties, Pearl Series and More
Presentation
New Cherry Varieties, Pearl Series and More
Factors Affecting Sweet Cherry Fruit Pitting Resistance/Susceptibility
Presentation
Factors Affecting Sweet Cherry Fruit Pitting Resistance/Susceptibility
Cherry Rootstocks for the Modern Orchard
Educational Document
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
New Cherry Varieties of Interest to PNW Growers
Presentation
New Cherry Varieties of Interest to PNW Growers
OSU scientists invent rain-resistant coating that cuts cherry cracking in half
News Story
Apr 15, 2015
The edible biofilm could save a whole season's crop in a rainy year.
Cherry Training Systems
OSU Extension Catalog
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. This publication describes the commercially successful systems...
Sweet Cherry Orchard Establishment in the Pacific Northwest
OSU Extension Catalog
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 economics, site selection and optimization, plant material, orchard...
Four Simple Steps to Pruning Cherry Trees on Gisela and Other Productive Rootstocks
OSU Extension Catalog
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.
Sweet Cherry Cultivars for the Fresh Market
OSU Extension Catalog
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.
Sweet Cherry Rootstocks for the Pacific Northwest
OSU Extension Catalog
Sweet cherry scion cultivars have been selected over millennia for many reasons, but over the past century, breeding programs have concentrated mainly on achieving improved characteristics such as yield, taste, fruit size, fruit firmness, fruit color, precocity, and resistance to fruit cracking and...
Sweet Cherry Cultivars for Brining, Freezing, and Canning in Oregon
OSU Extension Catalog
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.
Bacterial Canker of Sweet Cherry in Oregon
OSU Extension Catalog
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 print-friendly, page-size PDF (8.5 x 11 inches). Use the supplemental file link...
2018 Cherry Pest Management Guide for the Willamette Valley
OSU Extension Catalog
Recommends pest management practices for cherry.Wet weather fosters cherry and stone fruit tree cankers
News Story
Feb 19, 2003
Our prolonged wet, cool spring weather is likely to bring on canker disease problems in cherry and other stone fruit trees.
