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| Petit verdot flowers. |
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| Petit manseng fruit set! |
I am patrolling regularly, watching for powdery mildew and downy mildew (as well as crushing bugs). So far, the clusters are forming nicely, and reassuring that my spray regimen has been adequate thus far. The most recent trellis wire addition was placed May 14th, with the assistance of my father. One more level of wire to go!
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| Six week old petit verdot bushes. |
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| Glyphosate (Round-Up) is used to decrease competition at the base of the vines. You must have a steady hand and sure aim! Meticulous work is performed to maintain great airflow, which decreases fungal pressure. |
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| This picture illustrates the light-capturing ability of the grape vines. |
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| A beautiful vista is a perk, but not the ultimate goal. A pretty landscape with mediocre fruit would be quite frustrating. I have plenty to learn, but it is a fun process. |
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