Cultiva Post Harvest Management

Bob Larson

From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with today’s Fruit Grower Report. As harvest wraps up, attention quickly turns to what comes next. In the PNW, POST-harvest management plays a critical role in setting up next year’s cherry crop, especially after seasons with increased stress.

Thiago Moraes, North America Sales Manager for Cultiva, is with me and Thiago why is post-harvest becoming more important?

• Trees are often coming off a stressful season and are building reserves for next season’s crop.

• This period is critical for next year’s bud development.

• Growers are recognizing this as a key management window, as it directly impacts next year’s crop

performance.

So, Thiago, what challenges do growers face in keeping trees functioning effectively after harvest?

• The biggest challenge is that trees still face ongoing environmental stress like heat and high radiation

even after harvest which can disrupt important physiological processes.

• This can reduce orchard productivity by hindering flower differentiation and reserves accumulation,

limiting bud development, fruit set potential and overall productivity next season.

• The real challenge is keeping tree functioning longer and more efficiently during this window.

And how does Parka® support tree health post-harvest?

• Parka® helps maintain leaf and cuticle function under stress.

• It supports continued photosynthesis during this key window to improve the tree’s ability to build and store reserves.

• This sets the tree up for a stronger bloom, fruit set and sizing the following year.

Thanks Thiago. Visit cultiva.com or contact your local Cultiva sales rep.