The four latest guides from Washington State University Extension can help Washington cherry growers understand the feasibility of growing and packing different varieties of sweet cherries.
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Washington is the leading producer of sweet cherries in the United States. Using data from the past two years, growers can understand the costs, requirements, and economic feasibility of establishing, producing, or packing yellow sweet cherries. Authors include Professor and Extension Economist Karina Gallardo; Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Suzette Galinato; and Associate Professor and Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Bernardita Sallato.
Also by Gallardo, Galinato, and Sallato, this publication shares results of a study on feasibility of producing and packing early-season mahogany sweet cherries using the latest data. Information was collected from a group of experienced mahogany cherry growers in Washington.
Like the early-season guide, this document helps growers consider the economic feasibility of mahogany cherry cultivars harvested during the middle of cherry season, between June 19 and July 15.
As in the early and mid-season guides, Gallardo, Galinato, and Sallato present a study on the economics of producing late-season, post-July 16, mahogany cherries. A spreadsheet covering the budget and associated data is available from the WSU Economic Sciences Extension website.