Compost does good things
Growers can often make their own compost, reducing some of the transportation costs from trucking it in to the orchard
Organic fertilizer calculator
Oregon State University has developed a tool to help growers compare the cost, nutrient value, and nitrogen availability of organic
Options for weed control
Good weed control is most important early in the season, but fall may be a better time to get the
Nutrition guidelines for grapes
Dr. Joan Davenport, who has long championed the need for grape nutrition guidelines specific to the Pacific Northwest, is in
Micronutrients for juice grapes
Though results are preliminary, representing only the first year of work, a research project studying micronutrient utilization by juice grapevines
Constructing a trellis
When planting an orchard, don’t forget to leave room for the anchor, which is the most critical component of a