Just a reminder on downy mildew management: although the month of July was dry until this week, many of us had a very wet early summer that fostered downy mildew… Read more
Thanks again for coming to today’s vineyard meeting. I learned quite a bit! Here are my handouts (sorry for not bringing enough today!!) 1) Sprayer calibration handout (will open a PDF… Read more
Most of us are about to finish the critical time when clusters are susceptible to infection by downy mildew, powdery mildew, and black rot. This critical time varies by varieties,… Read more
Here are my presentation materials from recent meetings. It will open a new window with a PDF file. 1) Slides from beginner’s workshop on 6 June 2018.2) Handout from the… Read more
There will be a meeting in the 23rd of June (Sat) at Rivah Vineyards at The Grove, Kinsale, Virginia. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM. If you are in the… Read more
A few people asked me about the specific location for tomorrow’s VVA summer technical meeting. The meeting will be held at Brown Bear vineyards (Formally Spring Hills), and the nearest… Read more
Powdery mildew colonies at the center of two leaves in the picture With this wet season, what we think most are downy mildew, black rot, Phomopsis, and Botrytis. Powdery mildew… Read more
Although our bud break was about two weeks behind of a typical year, the wet and hot May pushed our vines forward rather quickly. Many people in northern VA are… Read more
I have added more information to the yesterday’s post. Please check it out. Options against current rainy condition. Read more
As if almost a week of thunderstorms and rains was not enough, it looks like we are expecting even more rain in the coming week. Hopefully, you had a good… Read more