We had quite the rainfall yesterday.
Depending on where you are, here is the rainfall data from yesterday
3 July 2025-Rainfall:
This is a crucial time- berry set is underway, we have had a second heat wave-( and reports of some phytochemical and herbicide burn) as growers try to keep up with spraying and maintaining their vineyards.
Humidity is high, and with the rainfall, please ensure that you are careful with application but still vigilant with your sprays.
Here is more weather data from Jeff Franklin and the Kentville Research Centre:
Precipitation totals for the Kentville Research and Development Centre by Month:
|
Month |
25-Year
Average (mm) |
Current
Year (mm) |
|
April |
81.9 |
93.7 |
|
May |
74.0 |
88.6 |
|
June |
98.7 |
50.5 |
|
July |
85.9 |
0.8** |
|
August |
91.1 |
|
|
September |
98.8 |
|
|
October |
115.8 |
|
**Up
to July 3, 2025
Phenology:
Observation dates: 2 and 3 July 2025.
Upcoming Events: Please sign up for July's events on the links below:
Sunlight, Shoots & Sugar: Mastering Canopy Management for Top-Quality Wine Grape Production
https://www.perennia.ca/eventer/sunlight-shoots-sugar-mastering-canopy-management-for-top-quality-wine-grape-production/edate/2025-07-18/
There are TWO dates available for attendance:
Join me and Kevin Ker for an in-field event and learn about the Canopy Management practices necessary for this time of year.
18 July, 2025
12:00PM – 3:00PM
Proulx Family Vineyard, 1648 Lansdowne Rd, Bear River, NS
Proulx Family Vineyard, 1648 Lansdowne Rd, Bear River, NS
July 19, 2025
12:00PM – 3:00PM
Mercator Vineyards and Winery, 88 Dyke Rd, Wolfville, NS
Please note: The two sessions are IDENTICAL. SELECT ONLY THE LOCATION CLOSEST TO YOU.
Smart Farming in Action: Using Precision Ag and Drone Technology for Site-Specific Field Management
https://www.perennia.ca/eventer/smart-farming-in-action-using-precision-ag-and-drone-technology-for-site-specific-field-management/edate/2025-07-24/
24 July 2025
12:00-3:00PM
We’ll demonstrate how drone imagery and soil mapping tools can detect spatial variability in soil and nutrient levels—supporting the development of site-specific management zones for more targeted and effective input application.
Thank you very much for your time this week, and I hope to see you all at the upcoming events.
Cheers!
Katarina
Katarina Vucic P.Ag; MSc; DipWSET
Viticulture Specialist
Perennia Food and Agriculture
Email kvucic@perennia.ca
Office 902-678-7722
Cell 902-599-1390
