13 Oct 26 Irrigation, Agronomic Management The soil decides: Start, application rate, and frequency of irrigation in cherry orchards By David González O. and Diego Humeres M., from the Irrigation, Climate, and Technology Department at Avium…. READ MORE
Sep 15 2026 Varieties Jerte Valley: Biotechnology driving innovation in cherry varieties In cherry varietal improvement, time is one of the hardest variables to compress. Identifying…
Aug 26 2026 growth regulators Importance of fruit set in cherry, physiological processes, and the use of growth regulators as support tools By: Emilio Martínez, Agricultural Engineer, Mario Contreras, Agricultural Engineer, Carlos Tapia, M.Sc., Technical Director,…
May 06 2026 Varieties Sansia and Safirah cherries launched in Canada Two new cherries are introduced in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, developed by the sweet cherry…
Jan 04 2024 Management, Chilling requirements, Agronomic Management Effects of cold deficiency and its repercussions in a difficult season Take note…
Jan 03 2024 Management, Chilling requirements Frost control: From chill hours to freezing temperatures Sensitivity to damage is greater between swollen bud and exposed bouquet. …
Dec 18 2023 Management, Pest and disease monitoring, Planning - Tasks, Diagnosis of the operation of the irrigation system, Pruning, soil analysis Planting and replanting Take note!…
Dec 13 2023 Pruning, winter pruning, Agronomic Management Winter pruning: A good strategy for renewing aging orchards If done correctly, after a few years you will have a completely new garden….
Dec 06 2023 Management, dormancy, dormancy breakers, Agronomic Management Use of dormancy breakers: requirements and objectives Before making the decision, check all the information…
Nov 30 2023 Management, Chilling requirements, Agronomic Management Accumulation of chill hours: A key moment in the life of cherries Let them chill!…
Nov 29 2023 Agronomic Management, Climate Recommendations to face the rain and prevent damage and fruit splitting Take note!…
Nov 28 2023 Pest control, Agronomic Management, News 2012 – 2023 Cherry pesticide residue studies Learn more…
Nov 24 2023 Interview, Irrigation, Agronomic Management The secret behind water logistics: aligning timing, availability and plant needs Smartcherry World spoke with the CEO of Wiseconn …
Nov 20 2023 dormancy, Agronomic Management, News The dormancy stage has arrived in the northern hemisphere… What is it and why is it so relevant for your cherry trees? North Hemisphere: Dormancy is here!…
Nov 10 2023 New projects, Varieties, Agronomic Management, rootstock, Cherry training systems, winter cold How to establish a cherry orchard? Know some steps to follow Ready to start your cherry orchard? Here are some recommendations…
Oct 20 2023 Varieties, News Varieties Nimba cv. and Sweet Aryana® about to debut in Chile This will be the first productive harvest…
Oct 13 2023 Pruning, News Pruning cherry trees: objectives, tips and why it is essential in fruit production Each cherry growing season comes with different challenges. The weather, the presence of pests…
Oct 10 2023 Varieties Cherry varieties: their characteristics, tips and how to recognize them The cherry is one of the most popular fruits in the world, summer, rich…
Aug 17 2023 Pruning Cherry Tree Pruning in Images Pruning cherry trees is an essential practice for maintaining their health, shape, and productivity….
Aug 09 2023 Columnists, Pruning Summer pruning is just as important as winter pruning By Andres Puvogel, Chilean Horticulturist, working as Production & Technical Manager in the Cherry…
Aug 02 2023 Nutrition, Expert opinion Nutrient Management in Sweet Cherries By Bernardita Sallato, Tree Fruit Extension Specialist, Washington State University….
Aug 01 2023 dormancy breakers Experiences in the use of dormancy breakers at different application dates By Carlos Tapia, M.Sc., Technical Director at Avium and team* It is crucial to…
Jun 27 2023 Agronomic Management The Importance of Preventing Heat Stress in Cherries By: Emilio Martinez, Agronomist – R&D Leader at Avium; Nicolás Martínez, Informatics Engineer -…
May 25 2023 Bud fertility analysis, News Bud fertility analysis: an important decision-making tool “Of the 100 percent of the damage that I can find in a fruit…
Apr 19 2023 Héctor García, Columnists, plant health, Expert opinion Why do our cherry plants die? By Héctor García O., Founder and General Manager, Diagnofruit Laboratories Ltd., hgarcia@diagnofruit.cl …
Apr 19 2023 Columnists, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion, Soil preparation and amendments The productive potential of a cherry orchard is determined from its establishment By: Emilio Martínez G. and Carlos J. Tapia T. Agronomy Engineers. Avium Technical Team…
Apr 13 2023 Irrigation Considerations in the irrigation strategy towards the end of the season: Preparing the entry into dormancy A recurring question among growers at this time of year is when to modify…
Apr 12 2023 Hector Garcia, Columnists, plant health, Expert opinion, News PNRSV, an old acquaintance and a new challenge for the export of cherries By: Héctor García O., Co-Founder and General Manager. Laboratorios Diagnofruit Ltda, Member of SOCHIFIT…
Apr 12 2023 Hector Garcia, Pest and disease monitoring, plant health Calosphaeria pulchella, a pathogen that is here to stay By: Héctor García, Co-Founder and General Manager Laboratorios Diagnofruit Ltda, SOCHIFIT Member….
Apr 12 2023 Raúl Osorio – Peulla, Columnists, dormancy breakers, Calibration and maintenance of application equipment, Expert opinion, News Calibration of atomizing equipment for the application of Hydrogen Cyanamide and Dormancy Breakers (DR) For: Raúl Osorio – Director Peulla Consulting and Services…
Apr 12 2023 growth regulators Research has verified that the early application of auxins in cherry trees is related to greater fruit retention By: Carlos J. Tapia T. Agricultural Engineer M. Sc. Specialist in cherry production. Avium…
Apr 11 2023 growth regulators, Expert opinion Gibberellic acid in the production of cherries: theoretical bases and experiences in Chile By: Ing. Agr. Jorge Lundstedt, Subgerente GTM Norte UPL Chile and Ing. Agr. M.Sc….
Apr 11 2023 load regulation Flower bud thinning is another alternative for load regulation The main load regulation techniques are intense pruning, thinning of buds, flowers and fruits….
Apr 11 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Varieties, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Obtained fruit features, depending on cherry variety Research performed by Avium, with the goal of establishing better production prognoses. The research…
Apr 11 2023 load regulation, thinning yolks Load regulation in cherry trees: current look based on research from the past By: Matías Kulczewski B. Agronomist, KyR Consulting, POMANOVA Corporation. Carlos Tapia T. MSc agronomic…
Apr 11 2023 Frost control, winter cold Theoretical and practical basis of the effect of frost on cherry production For: Avium Technical Team. With the collaboration of Hugo Navarro A. PUC Agronomy Graduate….
Apr 11 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion The importance of the crown volume and the efficient use of resources and its economic impact on cherry production By: Carlos Tapia, Founder and Technical Director of Avium; Bruno Tapia, Avium Consultancy Coordinator;…
Apr 11 2023 Irrigation, Nutrition, Postharvest Nutrition management and irrigation programming are fundamental in postharvest to maximize the productive potential of a cherry orchard. The productive potential of an orchard is directly related to the cultural management that…
Apr 06 2023 Pruning, load regulation Pruning is the best charge regulator for cherry trees, the most efficient and cheapest The regulation of load is essential to obtain good-sized fruit, this type of pruning…
Apr 06 2023 Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Main characteristics and history of the Chilean conduction system DAOR for cherry trees By: Ricardo Miño Astorga, Agronomic Engineer…
Apr 06 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Pruning, New projects, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Analysis of the formation processes and vigor control in modern cherry orchards By: Manuel Brion G. Agronomic Engineer. Technical department head – Exportadora del Sur Export company.Carlos…
Apr 06 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Nutrition, dormancy breakers, Agronomic Management, winter cold, Expert opinion Between 6 and 7 days, under normal climatic conditions, the cherry harvest could come early thanks to a correct use of dormancy breakers A 10-day advance in full bloom will not translate to 10 fewer days at…
Apr 06 2023 Carlos Tapia, Applications, Columnists, Industry insights, Nutrition, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion, foliar fertilization Foliar application of calcium in cherry production Carlos Tapia T. Agronomist Engineer – M.Sc Technical Director Avium.Emilio Martínez G. Agronomist Engineer…
Apr 06 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Industry insights, Nutrition, Expert opinion In search of nutritional balance vs. fruit quality in cherry trees By: Valeria Lepe, Agronomist Engineer Mg. Sc. Specialist in fruit crop nutrition – Gonzalo…
Apr 06 2023 Nutrition, Agronomic Management When and how to apply Calcium in cherry trees to get optimum results By: Fruit Growing Center South …
Apr 06 2023 Cherry blossom, Agronomic Management, winter cold How does flower differentiation and the dormancy stage affect the productive potential of cherry orchards? Productive potential of the cherry cultivar is established very soon after the start of…
Apr 06 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Cherry blossom, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion How the physiological and vegetative development works in the cherry tree -Unlike other fruit species, the vegetative bud-burst in a normal situation is after all…
Apr 06 2023 Pruning A good strategy for renovating aging cherry orchards is to do heavy pruning in winter Systematically removing all the branches from one side of the tree has been successful…
Apr 06 2023 Cherry blossom, Postharvest High temperatures may be to blame for malformations in cherry fruits Cherries, botany, production and uses- Edited by: José Quero-García, Amy Lezonni, Joanna Pulawska and…
Apr 06 2023 Conduction systems, New projects, Agronomic Management The importance of establishing modern orchards according to workforce requirements More efficient conduction systems will compete with advantage to maximize the productivity of the…
Apr 06 2023 Héctor García, Columnists, Nutrition, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Mineral nutrition and diseases in cherry trees: beyond the pathogen and the search for balance. By: Héctor García O., Co-Founder and General Manager Diagnofruit Laboratories Ltda, Member SOCHIFIT and…
Apr 06 2023 Raúl Osorio – Peulla, Applications, Columnists, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Invitation to the effective and efficient use of our investment “Programs of agrochemical applications in Cherry Trees” By: Raúl Osorio, Director Peulla Consultancy and Services….
Apr 06 2023 Industry insights, Weed control (residual herbicides), plant health, Expert opinion Basic concepts in the management of residual herbicides in cherry orchards (Part I) Agr. Eng. Jorge Lundstedt, UPL Chile.Agr. Eng. Juan Guillermo Márquez, UPL Chile.Agr. Eng. M.Sc….
Apr 06 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Irrigation, Nutrition, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Technical bases of fertigation in cherry trees Carlos Tapia T. Agronomist Engineer – Master of Science Avium Technical Director; Bruno Tapia…
