If Peru wants to embark on the production of cherry trees, it must choose the most appropriate area for its cultivation."

"If Peru wants to embark on the production of cherry trees on a large scale, it has to begin by understanding the importance of selecting the most appropriate area for its cultivation, because it is a product that is considerably sensitive to climatic aspects," said Eng. Agr. Marlene Ayala, specialist in Fruit Production and Physiology at the Innovation Center of the Catholic University of Chile. “One of the key aspects for cherry cultivation is the correct choice of the agro-climatic zone. The cherry tree is a delicate fruit, which requires cold in winter, ideally accumulating temperatures of between 4 to 7 degrees; and then, spring heat, to be able to flower and develop fruits. Therefore, I have to look for an area with mild climates, without rain during flowering, without hail, without frost and with a small number of cloudy days. In terms of soil, it needs relatively deep, aerated and fertile soils,” he noted at Agrofest 2024. The specialist indicated that cherry crops require ...