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Fresh Market Grape Production -
Best Practices Guide in British Columbia 2009-2010

Fresh Market Grape Production Guide This 130 page publication focuses on fresh market (table) grape production in British Columbia. There are differences between the production of wine grapes and fresh market grapes. This publication recognizes and explains those differences and provides a guide to individuals interested in fresh market grape production in British Columbia.

Available From:

British Columbia Grapegrowers' Association
451 Atwood Rd., Grand Forks BC V0H 1H9
Phone: 877 762-4652

Web: www.grapegrowers.bc.ca
E-mail: cbielert@nethop.net

 

Cost:

  • $150.00 plus shipping & handling

Contents of the Fresh Market Grape Production Guide include:

  1. Introduction
  2. Vineyard establishment
  3. Grape Varieties and Grape Rootstocks
  4. Cultural Practices for Producing High Quality Fresh Market Grapes
  5. Crop Estimation and Fresh Market Grape Requirements
  6. Trellis and Training Systems
  7. Vineyard Nutrition and Irrigation
  8. Irrigation and Vineyard Floor Management
  9. Crop Protection
  10. Weed Control
  11. An Overview of Organic Fresh Market Grape Production
  12. General Information Concerning Pesticides
  13. Photographs

Note - this publication is meant to be used as a companion guide to the current Best Practices Guide for Grapes for British Columbia Growers.

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