June 30, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw Many vineyards are in bloom across Vermont, and inflorescence looks good and bodes well for a promising year. As I’ve been saying all along, be sure to maintain spray coverage for the next couple of weeks; to … Continue reading
June 29, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw The time has come to hang apple maggot fly (AMF) traps in Vermont orchards. Last year, we saw higher populations state-wide, for which I don’t really have a good explanation. These are some of the easiest pests … Continue reading
June 19, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw Summer canopy management is one of the most important tasks for producing high-quality winegrapes, especially in cool/cold regions where ripening can be impacted by low heat unit accumulation. The tasks taken to open and manage canopies aren’t … Continue reading
June 19, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw June 19, 2019 It’s always impressive to me how fast grapevines can go from zero to full foliage in a matter of a couple of weeks. Vines at the UVM Horticulture Research & Education Center are generally … Continue reading
June 14, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw Orchards in the highest elevation and coolest areas are at or just past petal fall, so all the advice I’ve had for other growers applies there as well now. All orchards should have started or, more likely, … Continue reading
June 5, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw Finally, it looks like we’ll be entering an extended stretch of warm, sunny weather starting Thursday and especially Friday and lasting through the weekend. In South Burlington, we’re expecting temperatures just near 80°F by Sunday. That is … Continue reading
June 2, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw This week I’ll just say, “more of the same…” Apple scab primary ascospore season is done or nearly done in Vermont orchards. Check carefully for apple scab in your orchards before stopping fungicide coverage. Lesions can take … Continue reading
June 2, 2019
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By Terence Bradshaw I’m probably a tad late on getting this out for some growers. The growing season continues to be cool and wet, and grapevines at the UVM Horticulture Research & Education Center are showing about four to five … Continue reading