Viticulture Practices for the Midwest
Bibliography
Wine growing in Eastern America - Lucy T. Morton, 1985. Cornell University
Press, ISBN
0-8014-1290-0. An excellent general look at the history and development of
eastern grape/wine industry. Descriptions of grape varieties, a brief look
at vineyard design, descriptions of many grape varieties and their
characteristics and some wine making info.
From Vines to Wines - Jeff Cox, 1985. Garden Way Publishing; Storey
Communications, Pownal, VT. A clearly written book on both grape growing
and wine making. Had good illustrations of pruning/trellising, a good
section on pest/disease control and is based on sound ecologically friendly
principles. Thirteen dollars in paperback and well work every penny!
Sunlight into Wine - Smart and Robinson, 1991. Winetitles Adelaide,
Australia. This "handbook for wine/grape canopy management" is a very
detailed and extensive examination of training/trellis/pruning systems and
their effects on grape quality. Not really a beginners book, but trellis
and planting design is so crucial and, once done improperly, so difficult to
correct. I'd highly recommend at least sharing a copy with /among growers.
As stated in the text, this book is available through Presque Isle Wine
Cellars; North East, PA.
Compendium of Grape Diseases - Pearson & Goheen, Ed., 1988. The American
Phytopathological Society. Very complex descriptions with lots of big
scientific phrases and terms. Sort of scary, actually. However, it is a
GREAT resource for growers; gives very complete info on diseases/pests with
traditional control methods. Best of all is the color plates illustrating
effects on vines of various diseases such as downy mildew, nutrient
deficiencies, pests, chemical exposures, etc. Also available through
Presque Isle and another good candidate for a "share copy".
Illinois Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide - published/updated
annually by the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Illinois.
Indispensable and usually free. A must have, since some chemical
controls/spraying for disease and/or pests are necessary and you want to do
them correctly and legally.
"Vineyard and Vintage View"; published bi-monthly by Southwest Missouri
State U. Usually contains at least one article on vineyard practices plus
one on wine making issues. Excellent up-to-date resource for growers.
Call (417) 926-4105 for info (Pam Mayer).
Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, Brenda Logan, 2010 E.
Parley Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354. If you are planting a vineyard, making
wine or just interested in the industry, please contact IGGVA and join. It
is inexpensive and has already made improvements for the industry in the
state. With more members and your help, it can continue to make positive
changes in the way the state interacts with growers and vintners.
For further information, contacts, sources, etc., contact me at:
Limestone Creek Viticultural Resources
Alan Dillard
1250 State Road, Rt. 127 South
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-4683
E-mail: adillard@midwest.net
Introduction
Site Selection
Planting/Trellis Systems
Erosion/Weed Control
Disease/Pest Management
Bibliography
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