GDD base 50 accumulation for April 23 = 97 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
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The soil moisture probes were installed on Friday, April 20th. Four sets of probes were placed with each set having a probe at a depth of 12" and at 30". The probes are located in two different soil types and in irrigated and non irrigated rows. The probes will be used in addition to weather data to determine irrigation needs. A flow meter was also installed to assist with … [Read more...] about Black Walnut Research Update – Soil Moisture Probes
GDD base 50 accumulation for April 23 = 61 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
I added 1 tablespoon of Osmocote 14-14-14 fertilizer to each bagged raspberry in the research trial today. All of the raspberries are alive, although 2 Crimson Giant plants have not yet begun growing. They are later to emerge, so I hope the two that have no emerged shoots will catch up to the others soon. Flower buds are evident on the floricanes of Prelude (demonstration … [Read more...] about Hightunnel raspberry update