University of Vermont Fruit Blog

Category: Pruning

  • Update: Pruning winter-damaged vines

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    April 15, 2014 Terence Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist First, the good news- it looks like the long-range cold temperature prediction for this Thursday that I mentioned last week won’t be as bad as my weatherman thought, so feel free to prune your vines this week. The bad news- if your vineyard is…

  • Winter cold and pruning grapevines

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    April 11, 2014 Terence Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist I just want to drop a quick note to growers after hearing the weather forecast this morning. We have not yet performed our winter bud damage at the UVM vineyard, but will be collecting canes today and assessing tomorrow. I noticed a lot of…

  • Northern Grapes Project: Assessing Bud Injury and Adjusting Pruning

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    April 3, 2014 Terence Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist I am forwarding this from the Northern Grapes Project mailing list. LOTS of great information to consider as you get into your dormant pruning. In cold years like this one, it is critical to do some bud counts before pruning. -TB News You Can…