Hello Dear Growers!
I'd like to revise the timeline of ground fertilizer application noted in yesterday's blog post:
Ground fertilizer should be applied after bud burst-not 7 days before.
Apologies for the oversight.
Sincerely,
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
Hello Dear Growers!
Spring is officially here, and with it, the rush of vineyard activity!
The vines have started bleeding, signaling that the growing season is fast approaching. Now is the time to plan and gear up for another productive season.
This week’s post is here to help growers get ready for what’s ahead. Below are some valuable resources to keep you on track, along with key information on essential vineyard practices. Additionally, you'll find details about several upcoming webinars in April and May, where you can dive deeper into critical topics like weed management, pest control, trunk diseases, and nutrition management.
We are hitting the ground running!
Here is a quick "checklist" with approximate timelines to help you stay organized and manage your vineyard tasks. Keep in mind, this list isn’t exhaustive, and the suggested timeframes are guidelines. Some tasks, such as pruning, may vary depending on your vineyard practices and frost prevention strategies.
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
16 April 2025 Vineyard Weed Management: presented by Perennia's Berry Specialist Sonny Murray and myself.
13 May: Early Season Nutrient Management with Dr. Hans Walter-Peterson Registration link to follow in upcoming blog posts.
Thank you for your time this week and I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me. I have already started visiting several sites, so if you would like to schedule a in-person consult, send me a message.
Here is to another successful growing season.
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
Hello Dear Growers!
I hope this week has been good to you.
Thank you for taking the "Grape Exchange" survey. The results indicate the following preferences:
Frequency: 1x Month
Weekday: Wednesdays
Time of Day: Noon- Lunchtime.
We will begin these meeting sessions on 3 April, 2025 and continue every 1st Wednesday of every month.
In the meantime, we will begin our webinar series.
WEBINAR SERIES INFORMATION:
The first one coming up is the Perennia Online Pest Management Guide Update. Our specialists will introduce the updates and answer any questions you may have. Here is the link to register for the event: 2025 Updates to Perennia’s Online Pest Management Guides – Perennia
I hope to see you there.
If you missed the "Annual pesticide Information Impacting Horticulture and Field Crops" webinar, please use the link below. Our specialists delve into updates concerning each commodity including grapes.
Annual Pesticide Information Impacting Horticulture and Field Crops Feb 26, 2025 - YouTube
And lastly,
30 April 2025: Grapevine Trunk Diseases: Causes, Impacts, and Management Techniques
Please see the link below to register:
Keep your eyes on the weekly blogs for further updates and upcoming events.
Thank you all for your time this week, and I look forward to seeing you all in person soon.
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
