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    5 gallon Poland spring?

    Ok good to know. I get them to the house so it’s pretty convenient but perhaps not worth the risk long term.
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    5 gallon Poland spring?

    Anyone ever sanitize and use a 5 gallon Poland spring or water container to put wine in? Good idea or not such a good idea?????
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    2nd year vines

    Thanks so much. I did just that. Hopefully they start to come along.
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    Help Identifying Small Brown Spots on Grapes

    Dealing with what seems to be the same. Attached picture below. Does Antoine know how to remedy? Copper fungicide? Literally googled grape disease cures and copper fungicide popped up. I’ve no idea if I should be using it or not. Pic attached below
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    2nd year vines

    Hi all Total newbie to grape growing here. Planted last year. Let them run wild to establish roots. Watched some YouTube videos about how to cut back. I cut them back very substantially in spring. They are currently running wild again. I have more grapes this year which is a plus. So here’s the...
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    Starting to grow and grafted grapes

    Hi just saw this. I am in NY and got them from a place called double a vineyards. They sell a lot for home growers. They run around 10-20 a vine. Not terrible. Mine took. I am interested to see what happens this year.
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    Specific Gravity reading primary

    Awesome thanks guys. I’m going to do exactly that. Hopefully I didn’t blow it.
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    Specific Gravity reading primary

    It may be hrs to see but this is why I am looking at. Any thoughts?
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    Specific Gravity reading primary

    Just researching how to read hydrometer so I guess it would be at 1.01? Same question continued. Do I still need to wait a bit to rack?
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    Specific Gravity reading primary

    Hey all, So I started two pails of red (old vine zin. And Grenache). I know the SG reading should be about 1 before racking first time. It’s been about 8 days and my SG reading is 1.10. Am I OK to rack? I have it warming now thinking maybe some fermentation needs to finish up? Should I do...
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    Bentonite

    Hi all I have two 6gal. of juice I added yeast to. Last year My juice came with bentonite. This year just the yeast. I know it is a clarifying agent. Do I need to purchase this on my own or will time clear it up? Anything I can make at home? Also. If I do choose to get it can I add it at any...
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    Starting to grow and grafted grapes

    Thank you all so much for the advice. Yes in NY. May I ask what you spray with? Is there anything natural I can use or us anyone heard of anything natural? For example I know some oils keep pests away.
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    Starting to grow and grafted grapes

    Thank you for responding crushday! Truth be told, I never installed a trellis as I didn't think they would actually grow! I am in the process of making one. I am putting in the first wire at about 3 ft or so? Also, what would happen if I did not mound the soil? Would there be a chance of more...
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    Starting to grow and grafted grapes

    Hi all, So awhile ago I posted about planting my own grape vines. I did it. Jumped right in. Total novice! But they’re starting to grow. I just put in 4 cab sav. And I have 4 cab franc. Growing. See attached picture. Two questions. Number one, what is the next step with the cab franc(photo...
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    East coast wineries

    A wealth of knowledge here. Thanks all for responding. I am going to look into all these spots and head over to that thread as well. The drive isn't an issue as we are always down for a little exploration...within reason of course. Thank you all for the input!
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