Fact Sheet

    First Year Pre-Plant: Weather Equipment for Vineyard Operations

    Weather is one of the most important factors in grape production as well as being one of the most difficult to manipulate or control. While a vineyardist has little control over the weather, keeping tabs on some basic weather parameters such as temperature and precipitation can pay big dividends by allowing more informed decision making in the vineyard. 

    Weather is an important factor from the initial site preparation to aiding in the decision of when to harvest.
     

    Content

    • Tim Weigle, New York State Grape Integrated Pest Management Specialist, Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
    • Andy Muza, Extension Educator, Erie County, Penn State Cooperative Extension