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The following presentation is an introduction to various topics to think about when deciding to plant a vineyard. There are additional resources available which dive deeper into each topic area which we provide links to. Keith Orlebeck - UCANR Viticulture Assistant.
Location Location is important to have healthy, producing vines which thrive over many years. Sufficient sunlight is important to ensure proper ripening of grapes and prevention of diseases. Frost during sensitive growing time (spring).
The UC Integrated Pest & Disease Management site is one of the most comprehensive sites available in providing grape pest and disease management. Visit: UC IPM Control of grape powdery mildew with synthetic, biological and organic fungicides: 2017 field trials http://plantpathology.ucdavis.
The following site is to the US Department of Agriculture and shows the latest statistics on agriculture throughout the state. https://www.nass.usda.gov/Charts_and_Maps/Farm_Labor/index.
