High-Density Planting Systems and Dwarfing Rootstocks for Sweet Cherries in the Northeast: Progress Report

摘要

New cherry varieties that are large, firm and resist rain-induced cracking have created new opportunities for the production of sweet cherries in the eastern USA. In addition, the use of rain exclusion shelters or automatic calcium sprinkling systemscan be used to limit rain induced cracking. The development of precocious, dwarfing rootstocks has allowed the development of high-density cherry orchards with smaller trees that have the potential to significantly improve grower returns.