Veraison to Harvest

Are we dealing with two harvests this year-one early and one late? Has Concord turned the corner? And what is a nuisance turkey? This week we bring in Terry Bates from the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program to hear his impressions of the 2023 growing season and why he is particularly frightened of this coming Halloween. (Hint: it's not werewolves or candy.)

Harvest season continues in New York State. Our regional team notes that while we are generally behind last year's growing degree day totals, that doesn't make 2023 too different from the long term average. The weekend forecast may play a role in picking decisions, especially in eastern parts of the state. As some of the early to mid-season varieties are picked, the later grapes probably need to hang for a while.

As we reach mid-September, the weather is starting to settle while the harvest picks up. We talk sunburn, seasonal variation, "have to" vs "want to" harvest and more. Join Alice Wise, Hans Walter-Peterson, Jeremy Schuster and Jennifer Phillips-Russo on a tour around New York State.

The season was pushed into a higher gear after a very warm and sunny week across New York State. Join Alice Wise, Jeremy Schuster and Jennifer Phillips-Russo to hear what's happening on Long Island, in the Hudson Valley and along Lake Erie.

Introducing Jeremy Schuster, brand new to Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Team. Hear a little about Jeremy as well as his thoughts on the 2023 grape and wine season to date.

The 2023 grape and wine harvest is underway in New York State. This year the Veraison to Harvest project will include a weekly podcast update. Week 1: Part One includes a broad overview of the season to date from the Lake Erie, Finger Lakes and Long Island regions. Part 2 will cover the Hudson valley. With Chris Gerling, Jennifer Phillips-Russo, Hans Walter-Peterson and Alice Wise. Brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension.