In The Vineyard

Prepping for the Winter Months: Spraying

Continued spraying after grape harvest and into the dormant season is crucial for the health of your grapevines and avoiding the development of spore masses (Botrytis Bunch Rot) into the spring blooming season.

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Rooting during Spring Planting

Harry Hepbron, Dove Valley Vineyard & Winery talks about his tips for rooting your vines...starting with a 34 ft. root stock...see below:

Education in the Vineyard

Learn about growing grapes by gaining experience in the vineyard;
contact Schmidt Vineyard Management

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Doris Behnke of Walnut Grove Farms takes an individual plant approach to caring for her vines. Doris teaches Horticulture classes at Cecil College, and opens her vineyard for ag ed tours by appointment.
contact info for Doris

Growing Organic

Dolly Baker's White House Farm is a USDA certified organic farm. In 2004, the farm planted short rows of 5 varieties, 4 from American hybrids known for disease resistance and 1 old world variety “Merlot” to determine which would grow and produce better in Eastern Shore conditions. Despite despite high disease pressure, White House Farm harvested its first organic grape crop fall 2009. email Dolly to learn more about her organic grape growing experience.

Timely Vineyard Managment

Timely Viticulture Dr. Joseph A. Fiola, Regional Specialist – Viticulture & Small Fruit/University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
“Timely Viticulture” is designed to give those in the grape industry a timely reminder of things they should be considering in the vineyard or when establishing a planting.