We collect berry samples this morning of Seyval Blanc, Chardonel in the New Winery Vineyard, and Vivant. Cultivar ˚Brix pH TA g/100ml Chardonel NWV 18.6 2.81 1.590 Seyval Blanc R 17.0 2.89 1.485 Vivant F 16.1 2.74 1.673 … [Read more...] about Grape juice analysis
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GDD base 50 = 2317. We track GDD at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp and rate the phenology stages according to the Modified E-L System http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Chambourcin is coloring up more and the white cultivars are getting close to harvest. … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
GDD base 50 = 2102. We track GDD at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp and rate the phenology stages according to the Modified E-L System http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Chambourcin beginning to show some color. … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
Last Wednesday, a group from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds toured the State Fruit Experiment Station. Today, Emily and I visited their large and interesting operation. We toured gardens, greenhouses, and high tunnels with a large assortment of interesting plants! Jere Gettle, the founder, and Leroy, the greenhouse specialist and plant propagator, took time out of their day to give … [Read more...] about Baker Creek Seed Tour
Bob Semyck had the Mushroom Pod delivered to the experiment station today. It is set up next to the existing Mushroom (Shroom) room. Production from the Pod and the cabinets in the Shroom Room will be compared. … [Read more...] about Mushroom pod delivered today