I see where Grower's Supply has potassium bicarb on sale: http://www.growersupply.com/mifu5lb.html I've used the stuff and it reall works: no carryover of...
I would like to know if there is a grape variety - preferably a hybrid - that fits the following criteria: * ripens approximately at the same time as...
Where are you? Flavor "neutrality" frequently depends intimately on the climate the variety is grown in. g ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Where are you going to grow it? How much hardiness and disease resistance is needed? What is your specific use for it? -Lon Rombough Grapes, writing,...
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The Katelin Grape. High sugar 32 to39 red an low ph.And ripes around concord. Maurice. George Gale <GaleG@...> wrote: Where are you? Flavor...
Sorry guys - I should have indicated geographic area. Southern Ontario, Canada. Maximum disease and cold resistance a must - this is why typically I prefer...
George, Could you describe your experience with Potassium Bicarb and black rot? What varieties and what stage of development? Do you think that pre bloom,...
Hi all, I purchased a Candadice grape plant at a local nursery here in Spokane and it evidently came with black rot on the plant. I haven't treated the plant...
We also had them in northern N.B. and have them even here in Atlanta Maurice so it seems like a good suggestion to follow up on when we get that far. There are...
Hi Tom, Here's a study that expands on organic BR control: http://research.cas.psu.edu/Erie/OrganicGrapeTrials2005.htm They mention Yucca being effective...
I use Reliance with my Niagara for exactly what you are doing. They are a bit overripe when picking with Niagara, but the blend is a very good match. Keith SRV...
Hi Rob, Jean and I got rained on today out at the vineyard--how was it in Plattsburgh? Nice early Spring weather we're having! I used it post-bloom, late July,...
Here's an interesting article in Wines & Vines: http://www.winesandvines.com/search/article.cfm?content=48041 g [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Bailey would be a great grape to use, but I don't think its sugar gets much over 20°B. However, it has a very neutral flavor, and is a typical Munson: ...
The current thinking is grapes are immune to black rot at about a month after bloom. I am not sure I buy it, but I believe they are less susceptable. Keith SRV...
I was having a driveway moment the other day when I got home from work.public radio was featuring an article on an african nation whose main export was gum...
Rob, What I was thinking of was adding the Yucca Extract to the Nufilm with the hopes that the Yucca would not emulsify the Nufilm so that it would readily...
They are not immune until varaison, which could be a month, or two months after bloom, depending on how heavily they are cropped, variety, etc.. For lighty...
Looks more like 5-7 weeks for total immunity, go down to Black rot section; http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/grapeweb/OGEN/04222005/WilcoxGrapeDisApr05.pdf ...
Forgot to mention that whatever fungicide type and amount is normally needed to defend against mildews should surpass what is needed for bl, at least up here. ...
What are people using as a non-systemic herbicide? I have been using Round-up periodically, but it gets a bit hairy around younger vines. I'd like to switch...
Tom, Would dried yucca on the leaves/berries have the same hydrophilic effect as wet yucca? If yucca enhances cellular uptake it sounds as if it would be an ...
Post will kill the grass only, use it with oil or it won't work, might have to apply twice if the grass is to far along. Gramozone will burn anything it...
Steve, In northern areas, a pre-emergent like Surflan is usually applied just before budbreak (mid-April in MN), mixed with a systemic herbicide such as...
I used some fusilade on a garden with daylillies at the suggestion of my dealer and it is a slow kill (systemic) on grasses but does a much better job than...
I've used Elite for years with great results, but PM has developed a resistance to it here. I have switched back to Bayleton(not produced anymore) (or Nova) +...