Thanks Mark. I had more in mind the training of a very low permanent cordon rather than pinning down in the Fall. I have read that in some areas vines are...
The big problem with very low training is weed control is more difficult. Keith SRV ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder -...
Generally you're safest to just spray the oil during dormancy. Some of the lighter oils can be used during the season, but much more care needs to be done to ...
I am in Kent, OH but my wife and I are planning on purchasing some land closer to the Lake, likely in Lake or Geauga counties. While we don't experience...
Crazy weather. Now it's up to about 20 F. and about a foot of nice, soft, fluffy new snow. Kids still have to go to school, though, so all is not lost. The...
Iowa Temperature Conversion Chart At 70 degrees: Texans turn on heat and unpack thermal underwear. Iowans tube down the Mississippi River. At 60 degrees: North...
My low minimum was -8.5 F last week. Didn't get many grafted vine crowns covered with dirt last fall, hope I don't lose very many vines. Keith Slate Run Vyd ...
Keith, I'm sure you have said what grafted vines you have but do you mind telling me again? I'll be curious to how they fair this winter with that low temp. ...
Keith, Thanks. I saved your list and I will ask you about them this spring, if I don't forget. Joey Chessor Centerville, TN [Non-text portions of this message...
Hello to all, I am looking to grow some grapes on my property and maybe a few other parcels for my wines. I am looking for advice from the people who know, on...
I am still looking for 700 St Croix cuttings for this spring if anyone has any sources they know. I have talked to a few different places already. Thanks, ...
I was pruning my Voignier yesterday and ran across a bug that looked like a yellow and black oblong ladybug. I have about 150 Voignier and Sangiovese vines in...
Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can purchase a small quantity of Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah cuttings? Preferably named clones and preferably...
Aaron, Almost forgot about of this message. There seem to be two reasons you are considering the low training. Winter protection and ripening acceleration. I...
Tonight at sundown, and all day tommorrow, is the jewish holiday Tu B'Shevat, the new year for trees and vines! Eat some fruit, and drink some wine. After...
O.k. I'll say it... That post is AMAZING! Thanks, Mark. Matthew LaMons _________________________________________________________________ Keep up with...
I used BT successfully against GBM, even tho' I was a bit late in starting treatment. I'm from KC. BTW, sanitation is an issue with this pest. g...
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I read about the sanitation concerns (leaves, shoots, wizened berries on the vineyard floor). But my continuing problem will be the wild vines (some to 40...
Hello, As the days get longer the heart fondly turns to planting the new years vines, and to make it more difficult, I find myself curious about doing some...
There are millions of Japanes beatles and they can and will defoliate your vine leaves so they look like lace. The most important is not to spray after bloom...
Jim: B.t. is a lethal endoparasite of Lepidopteran (moths and butterflies) larvae, i.e. caterpillars. It paralyzes their gut and they cease feeding very...
