We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop. The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools. Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching. … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop
The winter measurements were taken today on the Black Walnut project. This project evaluates the use of irrigation to increase growth and field grafting of improved cultivars. Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and I measured and recorded the information for all the trees. This project is funded by a MDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. … [Read more...] about Black Walnut Tree Measurements
Nuts were collected from improved Black Walnut Cultivars. The nuts were placed in cold storage in early fall and planted in the field on 11-30-18. Wire was placed over the nuts to keep the critters from helping themselves. The remaining nuts will remain in cold storage until spring and will be potted up in the greenhouse to germinate. … [Read more...] about Black Walnut Propagation
On October 26 Ningxia University students and Faculty visited the Fruit Station for a tour and some hands on grape de-stemming and crushing. It was a cool and windy day, but we made the most of it and enjoyed some fresh grape juice from Norton grapes. … [Read more...] about Ningxia University Faculty and Students Visit
Apple Harvest kicked off with the Gala Apples on August 23, 2018. … [Read more...] about Apple Harvest