As everyone knows, this year has had a challenging start, as far as weather is concerned. Spring is way behind, and so are tree blossoms, asparagus and grapes – as well as everything else. Today we got our first small harvest of asparagus, which I think may coincide with bud break of Concord grapes.
Here are some pictures of buds on our current grape varieties – for future reference:
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Chambourcin |
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Vidal Blanc |
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Concord |
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Young Chardonel |