Cold temperatures throughout March and April have led to delays in grapevine phenology ranging from 7-14 days behind normal. Generally speaking, later bud break reduces the risk of spring frost damage. However, warm weather over the weekend has progressed bud development greatly. Buds are in various stages of growth across the state, ranging from bud…Read more about Freeze Warning- Grapevine Susceptibility & Protection[Read More]
Miranda Purcell
Listen to Strawberry Chat Apr. episode, featuring Dr. Bruce Bordelon talking about spring activities for the strawberry matted-row system. Strawberry Chat is hosted by Dr. Wenjing Guan and Miranda Purcell of Purdue University.
The next strawberry Chat will be on April 6, 12:00-1:00 pm EST. Dr. Bruce Bordelon will be our guest for the April 6 strawberry chat. We will discuss spring activities for the traditional way of growing strawberries, the matted-row system. Dr. Bruce Bordelon will share practical advice on growing strawberries in the matted-row system. You…Read more about Virtual Strawberry Chat April 6th from 12-1:00 PM featuring Dr. Bruce Bordelon[Read More]
Late Spring freezes are becoming more and more common, and it is important to take action to prevent damage to your buds. A practice called double pruning can help avoid spring frost injury. Double pruning involves pruning the canes to 2-3x the desired amount of buds during the winter, which delays budbreak (and the risk…Read more about Double Pruning Grapevines for Spring Frost Protection[Read More]
Adapted from IDNR Press release and Purdue Landscape Report The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has been found in Indiana A homeowner in Vevay, IN contacted DNR’s Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology (DEPP) last week with a picture of a red immature stage near their home. DEPP staff surveyed the site and discovered an infestation…Read more about Spotted Lanternfly found in Indiana[Read More]
Tissue analysis is the most reliable means of determining plant nutritional status. Combined with soil testing, tissue analysis can help pinpoint the source of problems and determine what measures may be needed to ensure proper nutrition of the crop. Tissue analysis samples should be collected at the appropriate time to give the most meaningful results….Read more about Tissue analysis for grapes & small fruit[Read More]
WHAT: An Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over…Read more about Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project[Read More]
Now is the time to start thinking about leaf removal in grapevines. Cluster zone leaf removal can lower risk of disease, increase spray penetration and even improve fruit quality. The period immediately after bloom to 3 weeks post-bloom is the most effective time for leaf removal. Leaf pulling after this time can increase the risk…Read more about Grapevine leaf removal[Read More]
The periodical cicada (Figure 1) emergence is expected to begin shortly. Female cicadas lay eggs in 200+ woody tree species (Figure 2), and they have a strong preference for grapevines, apples, cherries, peaches, & plums. Egg laying can weaken and damage branches, causing them to turn brown, die, and break off. The loss of branches…Read more about Protect your grapevines from cicadas[Read More]