Another obscure question from the mad experimenter. Since I have plenty of space, no fear of failing, and don't mind spending the time to educate myself
I have planted several vinifera varieties from cuttings and they are growing on their own roots. I have yet to see any phylloxera galls on leaves or any sign of the bug. I have seen the galls on wild muscadines in the vicinity.
Any one else have any experience with growing vinifera on it's own roots? I have read the little louse doesn't travel easily in sandy soil. Is it just a matter of time?
I have used a small dose of imidacloprid each spring for leaf hopper protection, will that keep phylloxera at bay?
My little block of grapes is in the middle of a large fescue and bermuda pasture. I'm wondering if that is inhospitable to the bugs.
As always, Thank you to everyone for sharing your knowledge. The vines in the pics are beginning year 3.
I have planted several vinifera varieties from cuttings and they are growing on their own roots. I have yet to see any phylloxera galls on leaves or any sign of the bug. I have seen the galls on wild muscadines in the vicinity.
Any one else have any experience with growing vinifera on it's own roots? I have read the little louse doesn't travel easily in sandy soil. Is it just a matter of time?
I have used a small dose of imidacloprid each spring for leaf hopper protection, will that keep phylloxera at bay?
My little block of grapes is in the middle of a large fescue and bermuda pasture. I'm wondering if that is inhospitable to the bugs.
As always, Thank you to everyone for sharing your knowledge. The vines in the pics are beginning year 3.