TABLE GRAPE FIELD SEMINAR Observe and evaluate 38 different varieties of table grapes growing to perfection in the heart of the Willamette Valley. See and learn about a revolutionary trellising
system that maximizes yield, conveniently places the fruit for harvest and the plants for pruning. Plus obtain answers to every question you ever had about growing TABLE GRAPES. Location: Broadacres
Nursery Driving Directions: From Interstate 5: take exit 278 (next exit north of Woodburn); exit onto Ehlen Rd. and proceed west 1.5 miles to Butteville Rd. NE; turn left and proceed south 3.3 miles
to Broadacres Rd. NE; turn left on Broadacres Rd. NE and proceed east ½ mile to the vineyard - watch for A-frame signs marking the route. The seminar will follow this general format: • A general
discussion on care and cultural topics including: Plant Certification, Grafting, Planting & Training, Trellis Systems, Plant Pests, Disease Resistance. • An open tour - attendees will be able to
observe the plants in a vineyard setting and encouraged to taste and evaluate the fruit. • A group question and answer period will be conducted to cover information to this point. • A discussion of
fruit usage and grape recipes. • An advanced discussion of care and cultural topics including: Cluster Thinning & Tipping, Plant Energy Sinks & How to Manipulate Them, Advanced Pruning,
Trellising and Fruit Placement - a Q&A session to conclude. Additionally, Lon Rombough, world renowned grape authority and prize winning author of numerous publications, including “The Grape
Grower,” will be on hand to share his vast expertise. Bring all your questions and even table grapes you wish to have identified. All attendees will receive a take-home packet including OSU’s Dr.
Bernadine Strik’s publication - EC 1305 “Growing Grapes in Your Home Garden.”
Off Campus
Broadacres Nursery
9993 Broadacres Rd. NE
Hubbard
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Pre-registration is required. A fee of $10 will be charged and must be made only by check or money order payable to
