Contact
Dr. Paul Domoto, Professor
Dept. of Horticulture
Ph. 515-294-0035 |
News
News
Recent Publications/Presentations/Reports:
 Midwest Grape Production
Guide
This 155-page book describes site and variety
selection; vineyard establishment; cultural
practices, including pruning, training, and
canopy management; soil management and
fertilization; disease and pest management,
including weeds, insects, and wildlife; and
harvesting and marketing. Copies of the Midwest Grape Production Guide
guide may be purchased from Media Distribution,
Communications and Technology, The Ohio State University, 385 Kottman
Hall, 2021 Coffey Road,
Columbus, OH 43210-1044. Phone: 614-292-1607. Fax: 614-292-1248. E-mail: pubs@ag.osu.edu. View flyer |pdf, 2.5MB| |jpg|  The recently revised edition on the Midwest Small Fruit
Pest Management Handbook (B 861) published by Ohio State
University Extension is now available through the ISU Extension
Distribution Center at $10.25 per copy. This edition contains high
quality color images of the various pests and diseases that attack
grapes, strawberries, brambles and blueberries which make it well
worth the cost. The publication can be ordered on-line at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/store/ or
by phoning (515) 294-5247. The publication is also on-line pdf
version is also available at: http://ohioline.osu.edu/b861/index.html Lehman, E., and J. Gerrath. 2004. A Midwesterner's Handbook
to Grapevine Varieties. University of Northern Iowa ,
College of Natural Sciences , 34 p. ($10.00).
A new publication by Drs.
Emily Lehman and Jean Gerrath, Dept. of Biology, University of
Northern Iowa. When planting new vineyards, it is not uncommon
to inadvertently obtain misidentified varieties. The handbook was
developed to help correctly identify grape varieties and verify
misidentified ones. It contains color photos of vegetative and
fruit characteristics at various stages of development to assist
in identifying eleven grape varieties commonly grown in the Midwest
: Bluebell, Concord, Frontenac, LaCrosse, Leon Millot, Marechal
Foch, Niagara, St. Croix, Seyval Blanc, Swenson Red, and Vignoles.
Download the order form |pdf|.
View the handbook
cover |pdf|
Research
Information at Iowa State University:
- 2002 Leopold Center
Grape Cultivar by Management System Trial
- Cynthiana Grape
Cultivar Propagation Study
- Horticultural and
Chemical Practices Influencing Fruit Quality with ‘Reliance’
and ‘Swenson Red’ Grape Cultivars
- 2003 Wine Grape
Cultivar Trial
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In the news
Check out A Review of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars.
The CD for "A Review of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars" can now be ordered on-line.
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