252 - Maximizing pollination potential in cherries

PolliNation Podcast

English - November 27, 2023 09:42 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 128 ratings
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Bees are just one part of maximizing cherry yield. Before the bees arrive, cherries have to be pruned properly and given the right nutrition. Also, bee attractive cover crops can help rejuvinate the soil before replanting. We hear about all the tricks to maximizing pollination success in cherries from Mike Omeg of Orchard View Cherries.