Bunch Grapes
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Good evening everyone, I have another post that may seem scary, but there is no need for panic…yet. As many of you have probably already heard, the spotted lanternfly (SLF) is the latest non-native species to invade the U.S. This insect is not a fly, but is actually a large, brightly colored planthopper, about a…
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Hello everyone, I don’t want to cause any unwarranted panic, but there has been a report of a substantial mite infestation in a vineyard block in North Georgia. Nothing a little miticide can’t handle, but I wanted to remind everyone was aware that mites can be a problem, especially as the weather continues to heat…
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All: A kind reminder to please help us out by taking this sour rot survey. Your responses can help us make a case that research is highly needed to further investigate optimal management methods for this devastating disease. Here is the text from the previous post: As we enter veraison this vintage, it is timely…
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As we enter veraison this vintage, it is timely to ask y’all to please consider helping us by answering this short survey on grape sour rot. Sour rot has been devastating in many cases over the last two ripening periods. We still have LOTS to learn about refining sour rot management. Answering questions in this…
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From Brooke Warres, graduate student in Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia. Powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Erysiphe necator, has been found at the UGA Mountain Research Station in Blairsville, GA. The disease was observed on an untreated vine in a fungicide trial. Make sure that your current spray program includes active fungicides…
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On Saturday, June 8, the Vineyard and Winery Association of West Georgia presented the annual Southern Winegrape Symposium in Carrollton, Georgia. New and existing vineyard and winery owners from across the state participated in the day long educational program. The following are the presentations slides from the featured speakers. Winery Licensing – Kevin Leff, Sard…
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Thanks to all those who attended the Sparkling Wine Production Conference at Wolf Mountain Vineyards on May 22. It was an information-packed day. Thanks also goes out to all of our speakers. Here are the presentations, for your reference: Equipment required to produce traditional method sparkling wine Filtration Options for Sparkling wine 2019 Grape Cultivars…
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Hello everyone, I wanted to update you all about what we are seeing in terms of sharpshooters in the vineyards. Right now, one of the most common sharpshooters we are seeing is the “broad-headed sharpshooter” (see image below). It Is similar in size to glassy-winged sharpshooter and at a glance can be mistaken for glassy-winged,…
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On June 7 and 8, the Vineyard and Winery Association of West Georgia presents their annual Southern Winegrape Symposium in Carrollton, Georgia. The Winegrape Symposium is for current and aspiring individuals interested in learning more about winegrape growing and making wine. Wine Tasting 101, a wine class and tasting with wine expert Jane Garvey, will be featured…
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Bloom is upon us in bunch grape vineyards in the piedmont and mountains of north Georgia. This is likely also the case in most bunch grape vineyards in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina, excepting those vineyards planted above 2,000 ft. above sea level and/or those with late-blooming cultivars. And, thankfully, this year looks…