GDD base 50 = 853. We track GDD at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp and rate the phenology stages according to the Modified E-L at stages according to the Modified E-L System https://door.extension.wisc.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Photos to follow... … [Read more...] about Grape Phenology and GDD accumulation
The first harvest of the Southern Highbush Blueberry cultivar evaluation was today June 7, 2022. While it was a small harvest, these cultivars are ripening ahead of the Northern Highbush Blueberries that are also planted here at the station. This project is funded by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the USDA. … [Read more...] about Southern Highbush Blueberry Harvest
GDD base 50 = 698. We track GDD at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp and rate the phenology stages according to the Modified E-L atages according to the Modified E-L … [Read more...] about Grape Phenology and GDD accumulation
The blueberries are starting to get some color, so that means the birds will be looking to pick some berries. We net the berries so the birds won't pick them before we … [Read more...] about Blueberry Nets
We took advantage of the rainy morning to do some work in the high tunnel. The crew weeded and prepared a bed and planted Simply Salad Kale Storm, Simply Salad Arugula, Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, and some Seven Top Turnip seeds. Randy, Tom, and Jennifer tied up and suckered the tomatoes, and ran the string for stake and weave on the beans. … [Read more...] about Rainy Day High Tunnel Work