We will begin tracking growing degree days base 50 beginning on April 1st, although the grape buds are not waiting for this. Concord, Sunbelt and Cayuga White buds are the furthest along and are pictured below. I also found a few flea beetles while in the horticulture garden, so we need to be on the lookout for them.   … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and flea beetles