GDD base 50 accumulation for April 16 = 39 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
Archives for April 2018
A grafting workshop was held April 11 at the Bond Learning Center in collaboration with MU Extension. University of Missouri presenters were Patrick Byers, Regional Horticulture Specialist - Southwest Region and Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Educator - Greene County. Missouri State presenters were Dr. Martin Kaps, Research Professor and Jennifer Morganthaler, Clinical … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
The field crew finished pruning the blueberries. The best time to prune is in late winter to early spring before new growth. Pruning Blueberries is important to maximize yields and quality throughout the life of the planting. Pruning should be done every year, beginning at the time plants are set. Early years, the object of pruning is to promote growth. Once plants are … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pruning
GDD base 50 accumulation for April 9 = 0 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 It has been cold and NO GDDs have accumulated for this first week in April. … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
Here is the first phenology observation for 2018! GDD base 50 accumulation for April 1 = 0 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