10 Gardening Tips For Growing Big Juicy Cherries

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00:0010 Gardening Tips for Growing Big Juicy Cherries

00:03Choose the right variety for your climate.

00:07Match varieties to your United States Department of Agriculture zone, chill hours, and pollination needs.

00:14Sweet cherries often require partners.

00:16Sour cherries are self-fertile.

00:19Give them full sun and good airflow.

00:22Provide 6 to 8 hours of sun and generous spacing to improve airflow, reduce fungal diseases, and boost yields.

00:30Prune to shape and stimulate fruit production.

00:33Prune in late winter, removing dead, crossing, and vertical shoots.

00:38Aim for an open vase shape, enhancing light.

00:41Mulch and water strategically.

00:44Apply 2 to 4 inches of organic mulch, keeping it away from the trunk, and water deeply weakly during dry spells to prevent cracking.

00:53Protect against birds and pests.

00:56Use tightly secured bird netting for fruit colors.

00:58Manage fruit flies and aphids with traps, soaps, and beneficial predators.

01:04Fertilize lightly and at the right time.

01:07Avoid excess nitrogen.

01:09Apply balanced, slow-release in early spring.

01:11Supplement potassium, if needed, guided by soil tests.

01:16Thin the fruit to encourage size.

01:18Thin pea-sized fruits, keeping one or two per cluster.

01:22Spacing along branches to improve size and prevent breakage.

01:25Be patient with young trees.

01:29Expect minimal crops for 3 to 5 years.

01:32Prioritize structure, root health, and balanced growth for future abundance.

01:37Plant in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.

01:41Ensure excellent drainage and pH 6.5 to 7.5.

01:45Raise beds for clay soils, amend with compost, and lime accordingly.

01:51Encourage pollinators with companion plants.

01:54Plant lavender, borage, yarrow, and add mason bee houses.

01:59Keep partners within 50 feet for reliable pollination.

02:02Add mason bee shoots.

02:03Stick Holy Fern�efice that also resembles suitable dependence

02:06properties in an surrounding plant.

02:07Add mason bee houses.

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02:09Add mason bee churches.

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02:15Add mason bee nove per platform.

02:15Add mason bee houses.

02:16So,

02:25�uy'll see you in the garden together.

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