Strategies for the maintenance and management of cherry orchards
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52673/18570461.26.1-80.11Keywords:
cherry, rootstock, variety, planting distance, crown training systemAbstract
The study of highly productive cherry plantations was conducted between 2013 and 2024 in the southern, central, and northern fruit-growing regions of the Republic of Moldova. The interaction between cropping systems and environmental factors, as well as agricultural techniques, was investigated within seven experiments. The cultivated cherry varieties and planting configurations included: Valerii Cikalov (grafted onto Mahaleb rootstock), planted in 2003, at a distance of 6 × 5 m. Bigarreau Burlat, Ferrovia, Lapins (grafted onto Gisela 6), planted in 2010, at distances of 5x1.5 m, 5 × 2 m, and 5 × 2.5 m. Adriana, Ferrovia, Skeena (grafted onto Gisela 6), planted in 2010, at a distance of 4×2 m. Ferrovia, Kordia, Regina (grafted onto Gisela 6), planted at 4 × 2.5 m. Kordia, Regina, Stella, Ferrovia, Skeena (grafted onto Ma×ima 14), planted in 2012, at 5 × 3 m. Early Star, Samba, Black Star (grafted onto Gisela 6), planted in 2015, at 4 × 2 m. Kordia, Regina, Summit, Valina, Stefanny, Sharetta, Marissa (grafted onto Gisela 6), planted in 2018, at 4 × 1 m. The following crown training systems were used: Tiered pyramid, Improved natural crown with reduced volume, Vase, UFO (Upright Fruiting Offshoots), Thin spindle, Tall Spindle Ax (TSA), Kym Green Bush (KGB), Drapeau Marchand. The integration of modern cultivation systems and agricultural techniques adapted to local conditions can lead to the creation of cherry orchards with high productivity and quality.
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