Kennell Estates Vineyard & Winery

[fivebk]

I found a supplier, fairly close to home, for the chemicals I will need for spraying this season. The gentleman was even nice enough to go through a typical spray program with me. He said he would send directions and spray times with all chemicals ordered.

I bought a good set of pruners last night and plan on trying my hand at pruning as soon as the weather "COOPERATES" !!!!!!!

I'm starting to get excited about this upcoming season and the vines aren't even close to bud break yet.

BOB

 

[grapeman]

Good luck with the patience.................


It is always encouraging when the days get longer and the sun stronger. It has been melting a bit as the sun comes out, but probably not today. It was -5 this AM and going to get near -10 tonight. It sucks so bad that I thought I would leave town and go over to the Finger Lakes for a few days.

 

[fivebk]

You know a little R&R doesn't hurt anyone and God only knows you deserve some!!!!

BOB

 

[grapeman]

It is a combination R&R /work thing.


Tomorrow I am at the 60th annual Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and will be making a presentation on growing cold hardy grapes in Northern NY. I will be here for two days for the conference, then stay overnight at my brother's place. I may even get to try a few wines

I just got over here. It took a bit over 5 hours.

 

[fivebk]

Well the weather cooperated!!!!! The temp here today was 62 degrees. I went out and pruned the vines and cleaned up all the canes.

Here are a couple of pics

BOB

 

[grapeman]

What a great looking job!


I thought it was cold and snowy there! What happened?

 

[fivebk]

Rich, The temp for today is only supposed to get into the low 30s, cloudy and cool all day. I guess the weather yesterday just wanted to give me a break and let me spend the day outdoors. I REALLY enjoyed spending the day outside, working with my vines and thinking of the days and work to come.

BOB

 

[ibglowin]

Nicely done Bob!

We have been in the upper 50's this week as well. Really nice weather and so glad that we have left Feb behind us. Looking forward to Spring for sure!

 

[fivebk]

Here's another question for those of you with the knowledge. I am getting ready to order some netting for my vines. What width of netting should I purchase to cover my vines?

My cordons are 6 ft. off the ground and there is a 4 ft. spread at the top between cordons. I can buy netting in 14 and 17 ft. widths.

BOB

 

[Wade E]

Very nice looking although I know nothing about growing grapes.

 

[Waldo]

Looking very good Bob

 

[grapeman]

Get the 17 foot stuff. You really need it to drape over and close without getting a hair net effect.

 

[fivebk]

Sounds Good !!!!

BOB

 

[fivebk]

I have a question. My vines are starting to show bud swell, no green yet but should pretty soon. The weather here is supposed to get nasty for a couple of days, lows down to 30will this hurt my vines????

BOB

 

[grapeman]

They will be fine. I have the same thing here. If the leaves haven't pushed yet, there is no problem.

 

[fivebk]

Thanks

BOB

 

[fivebk]

I think spring is finally here!!!

BOB

 

[Runningwolf]

HEY Bud is that you? Nice pictures!

 

[ibglowin]

Is this year 3 for you Bob? Time for some fruit! Looking good.

 

[fivebk]

Yes mike, I will get my first crop this year ( hopefully)!!!! Yesterday fedex delivered my bird netting. I'm not taking anything for granted this year.

BOB