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Maybe slightly off topic, but how was your Marquette wine? Did you oak and/or MLF? As for spraying, it seems we cannot get the popular chems here in Canada. I need to do some reading.

Racoons yes, deer not many. I relocated about 6 racoons this year. Quite sure they'd be interested in ripe grapes. I know they like my corn! Thanks for the feedback.

I put in 10 Marquette vines in late spring. (between Ottawa and Montreal) They all grew well with only a few cucumber beetles early in the year. They were controlled with a thumb and index finger. If they all winter OK I will add another 15 vines. Growing them on the ground with no pruning...

Love your crusher/destemmer, and is that a Tiger in the garage?

Vinetech!!

I used Vinetech although it was Ontario to Ontario. Worth an email.

Thanks all for your advice. Those young leaves look so good, I want to eat them!

So good news first. I planted 10 Marquette vines 10 days ago and they are already leafing. They all look healthy and vigorous. The bad news, I have no clue as to what attacks I will be facing between insects and fungal infections. Is there a thread or resource someone can point me to? I am...

Looks like my 10 Marquette vines will arrive tomorrow. My site is less than ideal with lots of sun but rich soil that might be a bit too moist. Might install some drainage if necessary. PH seems to be right around 7. Plan to let grow on the ground for year 1 while TWC trellis gets...

Thanks for the quick response. Quite reasonable! I'll start the studying and equipment gathering. Looking forward to the adventure. Rob

I am considering the leap to wine from fresh grapes. I know there is a healthy grape market in Montreal in the fall but I can't seem to get an estimated cost per lug. I like "big reds" so likely Cabernet, but am open to suggestion. I know markets fluctuate but looking for a rough order of...