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Pat Kerr has some advice for cherry growing success

In the current issue of Small Farm Canada magazine, master gardener Pat Kerr shares her secrets to successfully grow and harvest cherries in Northern Ontario.

Embracing varieties grown in like-climates is key. Pat sought out information and varieties from Saskatchewan, a climate similar to what is experienced in Northern Ontario.

When is comes to harvest Pat advises to watch timing and have a strategy to manage birds prematurely harvesting the crop.

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Source : Small Farm Canada

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