Looks interesting......but if the idea is space saving then it might be more trouble that it is worth to try to manage vines around that assembly...for that...
This is basically the same way I set my rows, the only differance is I used a heavy cinder block in the ground and instead of a wedge at the top,I drilled a...
" it might be more trouble that it is worth to try to manage vines" I find it no trouble to manage the vines, in fact many times the braces add an additional...
I used this type of brace but instead of the twitchel I used fence tightness. I used a notch in the end post and beveled the brace to fit. It is helpful to...
it's what i use, 'cept i use an 8X16X2" concrete block instead of a rock. small vineyard, somewhere between 40 and 50 rows, 270 ft. to 540 ft. lengths, some...
... From: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:grapesrus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jimboward@... ... Jim, with your high cordon, sometimes called the...
hi dan, if, by "shoot position," you mean do i go through and comb down the shoots from time to time, then yes; and tempered with the appropos word,...
... From: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:grapesrus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jimboward@... ... shoots from time to time, then yes; and tempered...
hi dan, sure am happy with it (until proven otherwise ;-). where have you seen gdc with catch wires? ah, maybe you're talking about the optional rotating...
Hello, Thanks so much. Where are you located? I'm in Texas. Would it be better for me to send money for postage and handling, etc? Yours truly, Rory Young ...
A few years back I bought some grapes from a local grower who swore he had Merlot. THe grapes were small, the crop very early, and the wine dark as ink and...
Interesting story. Now you see why those hybridizers worked sooo long and hard to produce those vines: they're TOUGH. And, interestingly enough, if you give...
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im in michigan....yes....you are welcome to pick up shipping and handling...contact me off list and we can work out the particulars....... ... better for me to...
Good story Dave.....i planted my first 300 last year....was suprised to find the degree to which they are susceptible to powdery mildew? i wont be planting any...
Tonight at sundown the jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat begins. It is the new year for trees and vines.It will then be hallachically permissable to begin cultural...
i though it was an appropriate blessing for winemakers and grapegrowers of all faiths to know. Ron ... hallachically ... ata ... thou ... some ... have not ......
hehehe, God Bless... Had a growers prayer written at one time, lost it in the old computer, but I will say this "May blue skies and gentle rains bless all of...
Yep... I celebrated by saying a prayer and opening a 5-year bottle of Sangiovese from dear Italy. Rory, ... From: Joe ONeal To: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Has anyone made or know of anyone making a Blush Norton/Cynthiana wine. Is it any good? Just curious and would like to try some. Andrew [Non-text portions of...
Have done this with cabernet and it was AWSOME, only it was a secondary of sorts, I used the skins and added white grape juice.. Ferm kicked in instantly and...
Chrysalis Vineyards in Virginia makes a Rose ('Mariposa') from Norton that's pretty good. -Jim- In a message dated 2/15/2006 5:51:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,...
Dang, there is a guy near me who I believe made a Blush Norton. He was in Belleville, IL i think. Used to be on this group. Can't recall his name but I...
... wine. Is it any good? Just curious and would like to try some. ... Stone Hill Winery in Hermann MO has a blanc de noir sparkling wine made from Norton in...
What is the flavour of a Beta grape like? Is it Concordy but sour, or does it have a pronounced riparia herbaceousness to it? Just curious, thanks. Paul ... ...
Paul, The predominant flavor of Beta is the Concord component, although it is less pronounced than in Concord. The second aspect you notice is the acid; you...
Mark, thanks very much. I live in a zone where Concord does just fine, but have always been intrigued by Beta due to its amazing hardiness. I would love to...