Afrikelp Cherry Crop Guide – Boost Fruit Set, Yield & Quality | Afrikelp

Common challenges with cherries

Cherry blossoms are celebrated in Japan during sakura season, when the cherry trees bloom. This event draws millions of visitors who come to witness the beauty of the flowers and enjoy picnics under the trees, a tradition known as hanami.
Turkey contributes 20% of the 3 million tonnes global production.

Abiotic stress during ripening
Salinity issues
Poor pollination
Cracking

How Afrikelp helps cherries farmers

Enhances abiotic stress tolerance
Improves pollen concentration and viability

THE CREDIBILITY

Afrikelp increases yield in cherries.

Afrikelp increased cherry yield by 14% in an orchard trial.
Var. Regina
Washington, USA

THE CREDIBILITY

Afrikelp improves fruit size distribution in cherries.

Afrikelp improved fruit-size distribution, increasing the proportion of premium size fruit (≥ 22.7 mm) from 29% to 51%, while eliminating undersized classes.
Var. Coral
California, USA

THE CREDIBILITY

Afrikelp increases °Brix in cherries. USA

Afrikelp increased °Brix in cherries by an average of 17% across four commercial varieties: Bing, Coral, Black Pearl, Burgundy Pearl.
USA

General application recommendations

All recommendations are based on field experience and trial results worldwide. Genetics by environment (G X E) must be considered in all applications as this has an impact on plant growth and production. Please contact your local supplier/advisor for additional technical assistance. Each recommendation should be adapted to local conditions and/or optimised depending on crop varieties, soil, environment and fertilisation programs.