No green or pink is visible as of yet. The bud remains closed around the growing point. No leaf is, as yet, at a right angle to the growing stem. Shoots are 4 to 8 inches long. Flower Clusters are clearly visible.
Many Growers talk about the number of leaves out perpendicular to the shoot.
First Bloom First flowers open. Bloom Most of the flowers are open. Buckshot Berries Berries are the size of buckshot pellets. Berry touch Berry Touch or cluster tightening is when the berries begin to touch and it becomes impossible to protect the interior of the bunch from pests and diseases. Green Fruit Berries are green and hard.