Sunday, April 21, 2013

We got a lot done this weekend, but still don't have seedlings planted...

Here are the new rows being prepared in the east vineyard










Here is the new water tank.  Actually, we bought it on Craig's list 2 years ago, but had not found a way to hook it up until now.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Doaniana Montague blossom















This bud survived a light frost Friday morning (31.6 degrees, some damage to seedlings I forgot to protect), and a hard freeze on March 26 (11 days ago, 25 degrees).

I think it is a primary bud that was somewhat leafed out on the 26th.  There are 2 other buds that I know survived the freeze, but showing less development as of today.  Like this one, they both have inflorescence.  Most of the leafed out buds were toast, but a few survived.

This is a unique trait in my vineyard.  I've never gotten a blossom from a vine that had leafed out prior to a frost.  Perhaps this is a Texas adaptation since late frosts are so common.  Doaniana is special.