PART III: PERFECTING WINTER
HARDINESS
Tony Wolfe has said "the chief limitation to growing grapes in this region is cold injury." When starting our vineyards this is one of the primary questions which we must ask ourselves pertaining to ones site and the varieties that are capable of surviving. Those of us who sustained injury and death to vines in the winter of '94' can attest to how serious a topic this is. This seminar will focus on what we can do to send our vines into the winter with the best chance of surviving a cold event such as '94'. A side benefit to this topic is that most of the techniques presented will also give you the best chance of producing quality grapes.
We will be returning to Gallo Rosso this year for another scrumptious and elegant metal. This was a great event last year with many wines to taste and old friends to greet. This can fill up fast so don't delay in signing up! Note: the ice wines with dessert. This package is a deal and a steal.
Please note that we are asking you to bring PA wines for dinner. Many of you did so last year and it proved to be an interesting opportunity to taste PA wines. If you sold grapes to a winery please bring the wine that was made. This should be fun if everyone brings wine. For out of state attendees there should be plenty of wine available.
Registration includes coffee and lunch.
Pesticide core and credit points will be awarded
8:30 Registration and Coffee
8:45 Welcome Fred Maki President
9:00 The Perfect Vine Ike Kerschner What growth parameters are important and what measurements do you strive for to help your vine survive and thrive.
9:45 Carbohydrates and Winter Survival Dr. Imed Dami VA Tech. What can you do to up your carbos? Try these canopy management techniques.
10:45 Coffee
11:00 Effects of Rootstock Choice on Hardiness Dr. Bob Poole Too vigorous may equal too dead.
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Grape Fungicide Families: Who's Related to whom? Dr. Jim Travis Efficacy, rates and timing. **Pts**
1:45 Soil Influenced Vine Vigor Ike Kerschner What's the difference between soil drainage and soil permeability What does CEC have to do with this? Connect the dots between vine vigor (soil induced) and nonsoil induced (e.g. rootstocks)
2:45 The Imperfect Vine Dr. Bob Poole Field problems inhibiting hardiness and how to fix them.
3:45 The Future Dr. Imed Dami Are there chemical or genetic fixes on the horizon?
4:00 PA 98 Vineyard Problems also New Chemicals Dr. Jim Travis Jim got around the state in "98. Find out what he saw and any recommendations. **Pts**
4:30 Panel
Ask your questions.
6:00 Dinner at Gallo Rosso
**Bring your favorite PA wine or two to show off and share with us for dinner-'
Directions to the Farm and Home Center, Lancaster
(717) 392-4977
From the East: Traveling West on Rt.30 follow signs for 283 West. Take the first exit for Manheim Pike (Rt.72). At the
Stop sign proceed South (turn left). Go through 2 lights and pass under Rt. 30. About one block after Rt. 30, turn left onto Service Road (between Conestoga Marine and Honda Dealership). At the stop sign, proceed straight ahead to the
Farm & Home Center.
From the West' If on Rt. 288 eastbound take the exit for Manheim Pike (Rt. 72).
At the stop sign proceed South (turn right). Go through 2 lights and pass under Rt. 30. About one block after Rt. 30, turn left onto Service Road (between Conestoga Marine and Honda Dealership). At .he stop sign, proceed straight ahead to the Farm & Home Center.
If on Rt. 30 eastbound take the exit for Manheim Pike (Rt. 72) and at the stop sign proceed South (turn left). Go about 1/2 block and turn left onto Service Road. At the stop sign, proceed straight ahead to the Farm & Home Center.
Directions to Gallo Rosso from Farm & Home Center
Leave the Farm & Home Center and go left toward Lancaster. Go Straight through 3 traffic lights. Just before the 4th traffic light bear right up over bridge onto Prince Street South. Go approximately 10 blocks to Chestnut Street make a left turn. Go one block and turn left onto Queen Street. Gallo Rosso is on your right at 337-399 N.Queen Street. If you get lost, call the restaurant at 892-5616.