I meant to post this message on Friday, but I could not find a time for it. As of Thursday (4/14/11), I counted buds of 50-60% and 30-40% of Chardonnay… Read more
I counted 10-15% and 30-40% of our Chardonnay and Merlot vines, respectively, are having buds that are swelled noticeably a few days ago, and today’s counts were 40-50% and 70-80%… Read more
It is hard to believe, but it has been almost one year since our horticulturist, Dr. Rongcai Yuan passed away. We will hold a one-year memorial event on April 14th… Read more
Finally, here’s the 2011 version of fungicide spray guide for VA wine grape (bearing vines). I hope it will help you come up with your spray schedule for 2011. Please… Read more
Here comes the 2011 version of fungicide spray guide for non-bearing wine grapes. The guide for bearing vines will be coming very soon! Read more
Wheats are green, forthysias are blooming, apples have greentips, and grapes are bleeding. Well, I think spring is arriving in our area! Just a reminder that we have a series… Read more
We are having a series of warm days in the last few weeks, and that made me wonder about the risk of PD for this year. As you might have… Read more
I really enjoyed this year’s VVA meeting. There were many interesting viticulture topics discussed. Also, I was very happy to see many of you. 🙂 There will be a few… Read more
The VVA meeting will be held at Omni Hotel in Charlottesville from 2/17-19.In terms of grape disease management, there will be a variety selection topics in Thursday, and research updates… Read more
I wish you and your family a happy new year!! Read more