15 Sep 26 Varieties Jerte Valley: Biotechnology driving innovation in cherry varieties In cherry varietal improvement, time is one of the hardest variables to compress. Identifying a promising new variety is not enough: growers must wait… READ MORE
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…
Apr 14 2026 Agronomic Management Diagnosing soil limitations: A key tool for preparing for the next cherry season By Ricardo Rojas, Agricultural Engineer and Technical Advisor – Avium; and Ignacio Botto, Agricultural…
Mar 16 2023 Carlos Tapia, Cherry blossom, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Phenologic development in the season plays a determining role in flower return and productive potential -Physiological signs and morphological changes define a good sustained flower development in every season.-The…
Mar 16 2023 Planning - Tasks, Agronomic Management, Climate 6 strategies to minimize splits due to rains 1) Coverings: without a doubt the most effective. There is neither method nor management…
Mar 16 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Planning - Tasks, Pruning, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion, summer pruning Summer pruning: Why is it such relevant work? Effective summer pruning, favoring illumination and vigor control, is fundamental in physiological processes that…
Mar 16 2023 Post harvest, Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion, Application of sunscreens Sunscreens: how, when and where to use them This tool, which prevents summer stress in key moments for the formation of flower…
Mar 16 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;…
Mar 16 2023 Carlos Tapia, Columnists, Nutrition, Agronomic Management, Expert opinion Main parameters for optimal nutritional content in cherries for export By: Emilio Martínez, Agronomist, I+D Leader at Avium; Carlos Tapia, M.Sc., Technical Director at…
Mar 29 2021 Irrigation, Industry insights, Expert opinion, Postharvest, News, throw away leaves Agronomic management that favor and stimulate the entrance to winter recess in cherry orchards Carlos J. Tapia T. Agricultural Engineer M. Sc. Specialist in cherry production. Avium Technical…
Mar 26 2021 scale control, plant health, Postharvest, News, spider control What are the main pests that affect our cherry orchards and how can we control them post-harvest? According to official data from the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies, ODEPA, the…
Jan 25 2021 Industry insights, plant health, Expert opinion, Postharvest Modified atmosphere technology in cherry postharvest By: Francisca Barros B, Jessica Rodríguez F, Militza Ivelic K/ Trío Kimün. Modified atmosphere…
Jan 06 2020 Varieties, rootstock, Cherry training systems What we have learned about high-density cherry tree growing Edited, adapted and commented on by Carlos J. Tapia T. Avium Technical Director and…
Jul 29 2019 Varieties, Fruit condition and quality Characteristics of the fruit that is being obtained by variety of cherries Research carried out by Avium, with the aim of establishing better production forecasts, studied…
Jul 04 2019 Pruning, load regulation Early fruit thinning can improve cherry size One strategy, and probably the last one for load regulation, is early fruit thinning,…
Jul 03 2019 Pruning, Postharvest How important is summer pruning in cherry trees for the use of light and vigor control? The safest period to carry out an appropriate summer pruning would be from the…
