In a message dated 11/22/02 9:43:05 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Looks like you've done a lot of good, hard work, Steve.
I'm not sure what you were saying about not having enough help for spraying. Do you mean, aside from CT applications, spraying chemicals for pests? I mean about good, competent, take control [not just a paycheck] kind of help. A licensed, vineyard manager with an applicators license. The tea is handled, we do that with some kids who learned to drive the tractors. I'm very curious about the measureable results of your efforts. For example, what do your soil tests look like? Where's your organic matter at? Organic matter has been slightly altered by compost applications. A great visual is colloids showing up when we hill up for weed control. We are also seeing earthworm activity in a sandy loam soil where there was none before. How is it that you're getting away from herbicide useage? We use hilling equipment and a "Clements" to knock the hills down with the weeds. The hoe is also a great tool with a good [wo]man attached to it. Have you experimented with peppers there for pest control? To what success? Have not done much work with peppers, have had moderate success with the milk and honey spray. Thanks. I'm asking these questions for others who are interested in dedicating some start up vineyard acreage to bd practice. >> Am I coming down to talk about compost teas etc for this??? Are you coming to Lancaster the 28-29 January for the viticulture workshop??? cheers, sstorch
