Vine Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
When does the annual life cycle begin?
A
Spring
2
Q
The first stage of the annual life cycle is?
A
Budbreak
3
Q
When does bud break occur?
A
March/April
4
Q
When does flowering occur?
A
6-13 weeks after initial budbreak
5
Q
When does fertilization begin?
A
During Flowering
6
Q
When does Fruit Set occur?
A
After Flowering
7
Q
What is verasion?
A
Sugars moving from leaves to fruit. Grapes beginning to ripen.
8
Q
Does Verasion affect a whole bunch of grapes?
A
Yes, but may not evenly
9
Q
When does Harvest occur?
A
as early as late August through the beginning of November
10
Q
Are white grapes harvested before red grapes?
A
Yes
11
Q
When does annual life cycle of vines begin for Southern Hemisphere?
A
6 months after Northern Hemisphere
