We're hunkering down in preparation for Hurricane Sandy so blogging is going to take a back seat. I've pulled out Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America to keep me company while I cross my fingers that what the forecasters call another "Perfect Storm" and Frankenstorm will not live up to expectations. Weather models project that the landfall may be in New Jersey. Regardless of the exact location, areas north and east of the eye of the hurricane will feel the brunt of the storm. If the storm coincides with the high tide, it could be bad for us. We dodged a bullet last year on August 28th when Hurricane Irene hit Connecticut. Since we are located at the eastern end of Long Island sound where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the tidal surge could have been worse and we were spared. We are hoping for similar luck this time around.
The book's editor is Tony Wolf and it was published in 2008. The chapter listing is as follows:
1. Costs and Returns of Vineyard Establishment and Operation
2. Vineyard Site Selection
3. Wine Grape and Rootstock Varieties
4. Vineyard Design and Establishment
5. Pruning and Training
6. Grapevine Canopy Management
7. Crop Yield Estimation and Crop Management
8. Nutrient Management
9. Grapevine Water Relations and Irrigation
10. Spray Drift Mitigation
11. Disease Management
12. Major Insect and Mite Pests of Grape in the Mid-Atlantic Region
13. Vineyard Weed Management
14. Wildlife Deterrence
15. Grape Purchase Contracts and Vineyard Leases
16. Wine Grape Quality: When Is It Time to Pick?
Should make for great candlelight reading. (Still crossing my fingers that we have power).
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