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We are there for you 365 days a year, so with the next harvest season approaching we want to offer you some tips to better protect your cherry trees.
Proper care of cherry trees during the winter is essential for good fruit production in the coming season. In the winter, cherry trees are in their dormancy phase, which means that they have entered a period of rest that allows them to survive the low temperatures. During this time, we must protect the trees from frost, wind and snow, as these factors can damage branches and buds.
In addition, it is important to prune the trees to maintain proper shape and stimulate growth. Fertilization is also necessary to provide the trees with the nutrients needed for the growing season.
Frost is a climatic phenomenon in which temperatures drop below the freezing point of water (0 °C). This can damage plant cells, as water expands as it freezes, which in turn can affect growth, quality and yield.
To protect cherry trees from frost, it is important to know the phenological state of the plant and to take preventive measures:
Passive methods include proper choice of planting site, proper pruning and watering, and tree coverage.
Active methods include the use of conventional technologies such as fans, heaters, helicopters and sprinklers. The acquisition of frost control technologies will depend on the variety and the area where the plantation is located and should be evaluated economically to justify the investment.
Spring rains can cause partial or complete loss of cherry production. Damage occurs due to an increase in the internal pressure of the fruit, which can lead to micro-cracking, splitting and rotting. This is why checking rainfall forecasts periodically is essential to plan measures to prevent fruit damage, especially during the period of greatest fruit sensitivity to rain.
The use of covers is the most effective method to protect fruit from rain. However, the installation of covers is usually a costly investment that must be carefully evaluated.
Another method that has shown very good results in practice is to remove water from the surface of the fruit just after the rain has finished. This can be done with turbo-foggers or helicopters.
It is also advisable to apply fungicides at least 24 hours before rainfall.
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