Dry weather over the last few weeks still creating concern for growers and vine stress. 50-75 mm of rain fell last Sept 29 relieving some of the plant stress. All crops are now harvested and growers continue fall work of removing dead trees and preparing land for next year. The harvest season continues and it looks like a good year. A few problems with Chardonnay bunches breaking down.
Most fields look good with the sugar and acid in balance.
In Flamborough region, activity of cole crop caterpillars has decreased markedly with the onset of cool temperatures. With tonite's freeze we expect activity to cease in most areas. Diseases such as white mold, Fusarium yellows and black rot have remained low in most areas. In Flamborough region, activity of cole crop caterpillars has decreased markedly with the onset of cool temperatures. With tonite's freeze we expect activity to cease in most areas.