1/21/2005

Disease Resistant Grapes for Vineyards

Oklahoma Wine Lovers, Start your Vineyards!

Grapes can be hard to grow in much of North America. Too often, grape growers are forced to rely on harsh chemical treatments to hold off damaging diseases and pests.

One of the less labor intensive solutions for disease problems on grapes is to plant resistant varieties. That's what sets apart the grape vines in the Henry Fields Low Spray Grape Collection (You get one vine each of the America, Mars Seedless and Steuben Grapes) and the Disease Resistant Wine Grape Trio (Get one each of America, Cynthiana and Cayuga wine grapes).

Each of these super hybrids comes resistant to highly common problems like downy mildew, black rot and powdery mildew. That genetic toughness doesn't mean less flavor though. Plant these vines this spring, and for seasons to come you can harvest big, juicy grapes bursting with flavor!

Less spraying = More harvest. It's a win-win for you and Mother Nature! Order now to have your collection(s) delivered in time for spring planting.

disease resistant wine grapes for plantngLow Spray Grape Collection



Vineyard Management Tip:

Did you know that grapevines can be susceptible to injury from 2,4-D dicamba, and similar broadleaf herbicides? Depending on where you live (for instance, in farm country), you may want to select a growing site protected by a windbreak of large trees, a fence, or natural topography. If your neighbors control their yard weeds with broadleaf herbicides, ask them to do so in the fall only. Fall applications provide the best broadleaf weed control and are less likely to injure your grapevines.


You can learn more about grape growing in Oklahoma from Nuyaka Creek Winery's Grape Grower webpage at www.nuyakacreek.com/GrapeGrowers.htm

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