University of Vermont Fruit Blog

Category: Grape

  • NEXT WEEK: March 9 NY-VT Winter Grape School, Lake George, NY

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    Last reminder: 2017 Northeastern NY and VT Grape School Note: we do not anticipate offering a separate Grape School in Vermont in June, so this is your opportunity to network and catch up on the latest developments in the industry.-TB Please pre-register so we may have accurate headcounts. https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=632 Come and join Cornell Cooperative Extension…

  • Winter chill, bud break, and frost risk, late February, 2017

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    By Terence Bradshaw February 26, 2017 I am following up on a notice I received from Mary Conklin at UCONN regarding recent warm temperatures in Connecticut and thoughts on bud break in fruit crops. I started to look at this on Friday, Feb 24, but went away to Montreal for the weekend where cooler temperatures…

  • 2017 Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting

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    2017 Initial Certification Meeting. This is a simple way to learn the material needed to pass the licensing exam to certify as a pesticide applicator in Vermont. Remember, even organic producers are required to hold a valid license to purchase or apply restricted use products, and many commonly-used products in organic production are restricted-use. -TB…

  • Details on March 9 NY-VT Winter Grape School

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    2017 Northeastern NY and VT Grape School Register here: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=632 Come and join Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and the University of Vermont Grape Program, Dept. of Plant and Soil Science for the 2017 Northeastern NY and VT Grape School! For questions about the program contact Anna Wallis 518-410-6823 or email aew232…

  • New England 2016 Grape Survey

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    I urge all grape producers, regardless of size, to complete this important survey. It has been difficult to put an appropriate vale on the grape industry in Vermont and New England, and now that they are counting, the industry needs to participate. The grape industry is likely worth a bit more than $4.2 million region-wide,…

  • Tracking grape ripening

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    By Terence Bradshaw As harvest approaches, it is critical to track ripening in the vineyard to best achieve the juice chemistry values to optimize wine quality. Sampling should be methodical and regular (at least weekly, or more often as harvest approaches). Generally a 100 berry sample is sufficient to ascertain general ripeness. Berries should be…

  • Veraison in Vermont vineyards

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    By Terence Bradshaw August 15, 2016 Grapes are at or near veraison in Vermont vineyards, which signals the start of fruit ripening. This is an important time of year for a few activities. First, bird damage can be expected to begin and increase as fruit ripen. Birds will harvest your berries just a day or…

  • July 2016 News You Can Use – Canopy Management and Light Interception

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    http://northerngrapesproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/July-2016-News-You-Can-Use-canopy-mgmt-and-exposure.pdf       News You Can Use Canopy Management and Light Interception July 2016 Shoot tipping and basal leaf removal in Frontenac training systems trials in Clayton, NY. (photo by T. Martinson). Canopy management involves manipulation of vine growth to achieve production goals such as optimizing light interception, managing disease pressure, adjusting cropping levels…

  • Vineyard management

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    By Terence Bradshaw Most spraying in Vermont vineyards should be wrapping up as the vines and especially fruit are becoming resistant to most diseases. However, if you have downy and powdery mildew in the vineyard, it would be wise to maintain protection against them through veraison. Vines which have not reached bunch closure may also…

  • Cornell La Crescent Wine Tasting July 28

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    By Terence Bradshaw Date July 28, 2016 Time 1-4pm Location Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 Host Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Come taste a variety of 2015 La Crescent wines from Victory View Vineyards, Lincoln Peak Vineyards and Cornell’s Vinification & Brewing Lab. Compare and contrast…