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﹢Geography of the Orchard﹢
Located in the Columbia River Gorge, Orchard View is an excellent place to grow light and dark sweet cherries. Mt. Hood stands just west of the orchards, with Mt. Adams to the northwest. The Cascade Mountains act as a rain shadow, protecting the crop from summer showers that can cause the fruit to swell and crack. The rich volcanic soil has just the right pH for cherry trees.
The mild northwest climate allows the winter to be cold enough for the trees to go dormant in the winter months and reduces the risk of late spring frosts. The trees are usually in full blossom in April.
﹢Growing in the Orchard﹢
It’s all about where and what variety is planted. Elevation and slope play a huge part in our planting strategy. It determines what should be grown on a south facing slope vs. north facing slope, which early variety or late variety should be grouped together, and at what altitude. These are all taken into consideration as part of our plan to extend the fresh cherry season and give you more time to enjoy Orchard View Cherries.
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