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Grape phenology and GDD accumulation

May 30, 2017 by Marilyn Odneal

N Norton E-L Stage 23 17 – 20 leaves separated; 50% cap fall (= flowering).

GDD base 50 accumulation since April 1 = 616.   http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation

Filed Under: Grapes, Phenology

Protecting young grapes with grow tubes

May 22, 2017 by Marilyn Odneal

The grow tubes are installed around each young vine.

The crew was putting grow tubes around the young grapes in Dr. Hwang's vineyard where new hybrids are planted.   … [Read more...] about Protecting young grapes with grow tubes

Filed Under: Grapes

Early downy mildew symptoms on Catawba

May 22, 2017 by Marilyn Odneal

Possible early downy mildew symptoms on Catawba grape

I saw what I think to be early downy mildew symptoms on Catawba. We will have to keep an eye on it. … [Read more...] about Early downy mildew symptoms on Catawba

Filed Under: Grapes

Grape phenology and GDD accumulation

May 22, 2017 by Marilyn Odneal

N Norton E-L Stage 17 - 18 12 leaves separated; inflorescence well developed, single flowers separated to 14 leaves separated; flower caps still in place but cap colour fading from green.

GDD base 50 accumulation since April 1 = 529.   http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation

Filed Under: Grapes, Phenology

2017 Distillation Basics Workshop

May 17, 2017 by Marilyn Odneal

Here are the 2017 workshop grads along with Dr. Karl Wilker, the winery and distillery manager and C. J. Odneal, the cellar technician.

Our 2017 Distillation Basics Workshop was held yesterday and today, May 16th and 17th. The hands-on workshop is limited to 8 participants who are either presently involved in or who are considering commercial craft distillation. Our group hailed from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Tennessee.   … [Read more...] about 2017 Distillation Basics Workshop

Filed Under: artisan distillation, wine, Workshops

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