Grape Growing Resources

Exclusive Double A Vineyards Information

• Vine Characteristics Chart(PDF File)
• Vine Spacing Chart
• Vine Planting Information
• How to Plant Guide
• What is my USDA Hardiness zone?
• Variety Fact Sheets
• Fruit Characteristic Chart (PDF File)
• USDA Zone Hardiness Chart (PDF File)
• Grapevine Cutting Care (PDF File)
• Dormant Grapevine Planting (PDF File)
• Berries, Rhubarb & Greenhouse Plants Planting Questions & Answers (PDF File)
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BERRIES

• HGTV- Berry Production Information
• Blueberry Information at Michigan State University
• Growing Blueberries in a Home Garden
• Care of Highbush Blueberries
• Principles of Pruning the Highbush Blueberry
• HGTV- Growing Blueberries
• Michigan State University- Bramble Information Site
• Ohio State University- Raspberries and Blackberries Information Site
• Raspberries in the Home Garden- North Carolina Extension Service
• Cornell Fruit Resources - Berries
• COMMERCIAL RASPBERRY PRODUCTION
• Elderberries Planting and Growing Tips
• Growing Currants, Gooseberries, & Elderberries in Wisconsin
• Growing Currants and Gooseberries in the Home Garden
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CUTTINGS

• Midwest Grape Production Guide- Grapevine Propagation
• Propagation of Cynthiana Cuttings
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DISEASES AND PESTS

• Wilcox- Grape Disease Control
• Home Fruit Orchard Sprays- University of Arkansas
• Using Pesticides in Small Fruit Production
• NYS IPM Fact Sheets for Grapes
• 2011 New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Guidelines for Grapes
• Reducing Bird and other Wildlife Damage in Berries and Grapes
• Integrated Management of Grape Disease- Ohio State
• Crown Gall or Grape: Understanding the Disease, Prevention and Management
• West Virginia University- Small Fruit Diseases
• Blueberry Diseases
• Blueberry Pest Management
• Bird Netting Supplies/Techniques
• 2010 Production Guide for Organic Grapes
• 2010 Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide
• Black Rot of Grapes - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
• Fungal Diseases of Grapes on Long Island - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
• Insect and Mite Pests of Grapevines on Long Island - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
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GRAPE VARIETY INFORMATION

• Frontenac- A New Perspective
• Grape Cultivars for the Upper Midwest
• Recent Releases and Numbered Selections from the Geneva Grape Breeding Program
• Grape Glossary - includes descriptions of thousands of American, Hybrid and Vinifera Varieties
• Cold Hardy Grapes- University of Minnesota
• Wine Descriptions and Information
• Grape Variety Encyclopedia
• Additional information regarding: Noiret, Corot Noir and Valvin Muscat
• Minnesota Grape Growers Cold Hardy Grapes
• COLD HARDY MINNESOTA WINE GRAPE COMPARISON
• COLD HARDY WINE GRAPE FAQ'S
• COLD CLIMATE CULTIVARS (IA STATE UNIVERSITY)
• Wine and Juice Grape Varieties for Cool Climates
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HOMEGROWING GRAPES AND BERRIES

• Growing Grapes for Home Use - University of Minnesota
• GROWING GRAPES IN THE HOME
• Grape Growing in the Home Garden - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
• Growing Grapes in Your New York Garden - Ecogardening Factsheet #16, Fall 1997
• GRAPES & BERRIES FOR THE GARDEN - North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina University
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MISCELLANEOUS

• University of Kentucky - Crop Estimation of Vineyards
• Iowa State University Viticulture Site
• Cold Climate Wine Grower's Page
• Maryland Regional Soil Test Labs
• Directory of Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Services by State
• Penn State University Department of Plant Pathology
• Arbor Day Foundation - Arbor Day Foundation
• University of Kentucky - Grapes
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PLANTING

• Cornell University - Vineyard Site Selection
• Site Preparation
• Vineyard Site Selection - Virginia Cooperative Extension
• MIDWEST GRAPE PRODUCTION GUIDE BULLETIN 919-05 - THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION PUBLICATION
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ROOTSTOCKS AND GRAFTED VINES

• Rootstock Characteristics - This table has been prepared as a guide for selecting a suitable rootstock.
• Resistant Rootstocks for New York Vineyards
• Rootstock Comparison Chart
• Grafting Grapevines
• CHIP BUD GRAFTING IN WASHINGTON STATE VINEYARDS
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TRAINING AND PRUNING INFORMATION

• Pruning, Training and Grape Canopy Management - Iowa State
• Pruning Grapevines in Michigan
• Vine Training Systems for Wine Grape Production in Cool Climates - MSU Extension -Thomas J Zabadal
• 9 minute pruning video - DesMoine Area Community College- Randall Vos
• PRUNING OF WINE GRAPES - CORNELL
• PRUNING OF CONCORD GRAPES - CORNELL
• Growing Table Grapes in a Temperate Climate - Michigan State University Extension
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TRELLISING INFORMATION AND SUPPLIES

• Spec Trellising- Trellising Supplies
• Constructing a Vineyard Trellis - Iowa State
• Installing a Vineyard Trellis- Iowa State
• Engineering a Modern Vineyard Trellis
• Jim's Supply- Trellising Supplies
• Militello Farm Supply Contact Information
• Grape Arbors - Texas A&M
• Vine Training Systems for Wine Grape Production in Cool Climates - Michigan State University
• Trellis Systems - Slide show from MSU
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USDA HARDINESS ZONES

• USDA Hardiness Zone Map - GrowIt.com
• USDA Hardiness Zone by Zip Code
• Growing Degree Days Calculator - Plug in zip code and dates to find growing degree estimator
• Arbor Day Hardiness Zone Finder - Arbor Day Hardiness Zone Finder
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VINEYARD SUPPLIES

• Militello Farm Supply
• Orchard Valley Supply
• Spec Trellising- Trellising Supplies
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WEED CONTROL

• Weed Management
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WINEMAKING INFORMATION, SUPPLIES AND JUICE

• Sommer Breeze Vineyard, WinePress.US
• Liberty Vineyards - Western New York Winery
• Fall Bright- On Line Winemaker's Shoppe
• New York Winemaking
• Presque Wine - On Line Winemaking Supplies
• Wine Rack/Storage - Do It Yourself Plans
• Directory of Winemaking and Homebrew Shops- Online and Off line
• Winemaking Conversion Calculator
• The Home Winemaker's Manual
• Walker's Fruit Basket and Press House - Source of Juice for Winemaking
• Wine Barrels
• HOME BASEMENT WINERY UNCORKS - HOME WINEMAKING VIDEO
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