Muscadine Grapes
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The time is upon us once again. Japanese beetles have been documented in vineyards in western GA. They are only just beginning to emerge, so their numbers will increase dramatically over the next few weeks. In large enough numbers, Japanese beetles can be a severe pest of grapes during the summer, feeding mainly on foliage…
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I think only Grateful Dead fans will understand the unworthy attempt at being funny in the title… sorry. But it has been a long, strange pre-bloom / bloom period in Georgia vineyards, and perhaps throughout other grape growing regions in the southeastern US. Most bunch grape vineyards in Georgia are well into bloom or early…
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Grapes are important. But then I hear news like I did today and I think… grapes are still important. BUT… not as important as this amazing news: Kenneth Clay Eason was born as healthy as they come – 9 lbs 14 oz of pure miracle and beauty! “Clay” is the son of two proud parents:…
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I have unfortunately received many recent calls about frost issues in vineyards. For the third time, I am going to post the extension pub that is currently in editorial phase before it will be officially published through UGA Extension. That bulletin should cover what I’ll say here in brief. Vineyard Frost Protection Extension Bulletin_blog share…
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This is the final reminder to register for the Effective Vineyard Spraying Conference, to be held from 9 AM to 5 PM THIS THURSDAY (April 26th) at Frogtown Cellars in Dahlonega, Georgia. We have had good response so far – many thanks to all that have already registered. A couple items: (1) Registrants…
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This is the third reminder to register for the Effective Vineyard Spraying Conference, to be held from 9 AM to 5 PM on April 26th at Frogtown Cellars in Dahlonega, Georgia. We have had good response so far – many thanks to all that have already registered. Please follow this link for more information on…
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All: I hope that frost was avoided by all last night… This is the first of several weekly reminders to please register for the Effective Vineyard Spraying Conference, to be held from 9 AM to 5 PM on April 26th at Frogtown Cellars in Dahlonega, Georgia. We have had good response so far, so…
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All: We are seeing some bud break, and as much as 1.5 inch growth, out there in early-breaking cultivars (Chardonnay, Merlot) across Cleveland and Dahlonega. This is perhaps also true in Blanc du Bois in Bremen / Carrolton area as well as the southern region. I am also hearing reports of some bud swell occurring…