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

Published 2024년 6월 17일

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Peruvian authorities are being urged by Marlene Ayala, a fruit production and physiology expert, to carefully consider the climate and genetics of cherry tree cultivation in the country. Ayala emphasized the need for areas with the correct agro-climatic conditions, including cold winters and spring heat, and soils that are deep, aerated, and fertile. She also stressed the importance of selecting cherry varieties that can thrive in Peru's climate and have a good post-harvest life. Ayala cautioned that failure to consider these factors could result in significant productive losses.

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"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 ...

Source: AgroPeru