In an effort to promote and advance the Kentucky grape industry, an exciting new program sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Grape Industry Advisory Committee and Murray State University has been established. Ideally, acreage should slope slightly with full sun exposure. A recent soil test would be required. A viticulturist will provide technical on-site assistance as well as training in land preparation, pruning, fertilization, pest management, and disease control. Additionally, various agencies will offer educational opportunities in grape production.
Grapes are native to Kentucky and have been cultivated in the region for over a century.
Today, grape production is an ever-expanding opportunity because Kentucky producers can no longer meet the rapidly increasing demand. The telephone number is 1.270.762.4329. Or, perhaps iced tea made with this Iced Tea Maker from SwissGold . Complete with built in tea-infuser.