052: Harvest Time Q&A

Vineyard Underground

We are back with everyone’s favorite kind of episode – a Q&A! This time, we are answering questions about harvest time. Questions came in from all over, including North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and even Portugal. Listen in to learn about irrigation post-harvest, late-season strategies, issues with high titratable acidity, and more.

As harvest season approaches, remember that we're here to provide valuable insights and support you as a grape grower. Enjoy the episode and happy harvesting!

In this episode, you will hear:

• If and when to turn off water before harvest to concentrate sugars

• How much to irrigate post-harvest and before dormancy

• Products to use to control late-season downy mildew infections

• Late-season strategies for heat stress protection

• What to do about pale green vines after harvest

• What to do if your berries are splitting

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Episode Resources;

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Download Fritz’s FREE Young Vine Care – Dormancy Preparation Grower Guide for information on proper irrigation for young vines in the harvest to dormancy period, along with the other considerations for young vines.

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Episode Sponsor:

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Episode Credits

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