College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
By Imed Dami and Diane Kinney, HCS-OSU
This article summarizes the 2023 dormant and growing seasons and the impact of weather on grape varieties grown on the research vineyard at the OSU-OARDC in Wooster, Ohio.
Weather: Temperature
By: Maria Smith, HCS-OSU
With the frost risks largely in the rear-view of April, we are starting to see new shoot growth bolt ahead under warming temperatures of the past week (Figure 1). Keep in mind, if you did have damage from those late-April freeze events, you may just be starting to see the emergence of secondary and tertiary shoots (Figure 2).
By: Dr. Maria Smith, Diane Kinney, and Dr. Imed Dami – HCS-OSU
Budbreak came far too early this year and along with it, problems with frost. Since the chilly days of early May, however, it’s felt impossible to keep up with the pace of growth this season. Let’s look at where we’re at as we head into the summer.
Weather:
By Diane Kinney and Imed Dami, HCS-OSU
Our on-site restrictions remain in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have resumed limited field and greenhouse work upon approval from the Dean of our college but common practices continue to have some delays.
Grape Phenology:
