keverman
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Brix 21.8 today, need them to hang about 2 more weeks, if they hold up. Saw just 2 yellow jackets today. Wonder how long before they tell all their friends....
How well does he work, and for how many years in a row? Would LOVE that alternative!Got 0.50" of rain last night. Last pic is a portion of my "Air Force" that protects the grapes with out the use of nets (at least here in my neck of the woods)
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How well does he work, and for how many years in a row? Would LOVE that alternative!
How often do you move the owl? How many per acre? Which one on Amazon?
You might try poisoning the wasps there are some good videos on YouTubeSame question for me here in Norhwest PA. I am planning on Wednesday harvest but wondering what impact 2 days of rain will have. Im thinking if the grapes take on water it hurts sugar level but may help bring down acid? thoughts? As of yesterday I was at 22 brix but very concerned about yellow jacket damage. I haven't checked pH/TA in a couple of weeks So don’t know where I stand now. The last two harvests I have kept them on the vines as long as I dare to bring pH up more so than worry about sugar. Seems like I get to 20 or so brix and stall out so I chaptalize prior to kicking off fermentation.
Yikes . Hoping for a quick recovery… those vines aren’t going to manage themselves! I’m glad you have a good support team.Mine were at 22-24 brix last Thursday. They have to hang awhile longer due to my broken leg (2 weeks ago) and surgery today.
I’m learning patience and my son learned to spray. My husband rigged up a trailer and hauled me in the the vineyard for inspection. He knows how to harvest so we are soldiering on!
Harvested the portion not covered by bee nets due to damage showing, went from 25 Brix to 24 Brix after rain, but I’ll take that. The netted half of the vineyard will hang a few extra days since it still holding up.Ohio Marquette at 25 brix and 3.29 pH yesterday. Planned for Thursday harvest, but then got a surprise storm that dumped over 1/2 inch of rain yesterday (Monday). Light rain and cloudy Tuesday morning then clearing second half of the day. Dry and sunny Wednesday. We will see if I lost some sugar, and how much when I test Wednesday before deciding. Can delay until Saturday and the weather until then looks clear and sunny. I really don't have any experience with how that rain may impact us, so this will be a learning moment. Predictions?
From what I’ve read 3.15 is a pretty good pH for Marquette. Hope the harvest goes well. Does it typically drop as the Brix goes up?Checked nine today, brix 21 ph. 3.15 . Looks like another week
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