Mars table grape is the first grape cultivar to undergo veraison - the onset of ripening signaled by a change of color and berry softening in red grapes and a translucence and softening of the berries in white grapes. … [Read more...] about Veraison begins with Mars
Archives for July 12, 2016
Japanese beetles emerged early and are damaging the vineyards, particularly those near Highway 95 and the Research Vineyard adjacent to an unsprayed patch of apples, mulberries and other weeds. This is the most severe outbreak we have seen. Japanese beetles were first seen on grapes at the State Fruit Experiment Station on July 8, 2011. … [Read more...] about Japanese beetles severe this year