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Viticulture
or viniculture is a specialized branch of horticulture that deals
with the study of grapes, specifically grown for the purpose of
making wine.
Here is where
you'll learn more about the bugs, molds and fungus that can occasionally
turn harvest dreams into nightmares.
Just up ahead,
also find out from the experts about proper soil compositions,
amounts of rain and sunlight, and which general climate conditions
are best for which grape varieties - and what to do when the weather
refuses to cooperate...
Viniculture
and Grape Growing | Wine 101
- Great intro to the topic focusing on typical American grape
varieties with more on perfect climate conditions, pruning, pests
and diseases, with related resources.
Practical
Winery & Vineyard - Online version of the print magazine
with feature articles on bugs, molds, fungus and crops, related
work issues and business topics, and more with paid subscription.
The
Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis - This
section of the UC Davis site focuses on California wine growing
regions with related guides to Pierce's disease, the Glassy-winged
Sharpshooter and weather. Click on the V&E logo to get back
to the main section where you'll find more resources.
Washington
Association of Grape Growers - Although the focus here
is on Washington State the resources include a list of wine associations
and grape growers organizations from all over the USA with email
and/or Web site addresses. The information on grape growing crosses
all boundaries.
Australian
Wine Online - Lots of related statistics with information
on grape varieties, areas under vine, and amounts of each grape
planted, vintage tables from 1996 - 2003, and much more.
also
see -> Growing
Grapes - How to Start a Home Vineyard
also
see in Wine ->How
to Make Wine | Wine
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