Category Archives: Vineyard

Vineyard issues

Grape Brix to need bird netting

Does anyone have information on the grape brix at which netting is needed for birds. Also, are there variety variations in bird attention? Too early and there is vine growth through the net, waiting until birds are first seen eating … Continue reading

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Vineyard Wind Screening at Symphony Vineyard

Vineyard temperatures in July using Hobo loggers near and distant from surplus Olympic banners used as windbreaks, are available from Lamont B., Symphony Vineyard.  (Vancouverislandgrapegrowers).

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Wasp exclusion fine bird netting

Does anyone have experience with very fine side bird netting that is fine enough to exclude wasps?  Does it increase or reduce heat units? Is there a loss of sunlight? or  other problems? Roy H

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Increasing vineyard heat units

Does anyone have knowledge or experience for increasing vineyard heat units locally by windbreaks, reflective mulch, etc.? Roy H

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