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Sources of Information on the Culture and Management of Grapes

Books & and Extension Publications:

  • Colorado Grape Growers Manual Colorado State Univ. Coop. Ext. Downloadable PDF file (requires Acrobat Reader and takes a moment to download on 56k) PDF file.
  • Bordelon, B. 1995.  Growing Grapes.  Purdue Univ. Coop. Ext. Sev., HO-45. (free) Agriculture Communications Service, Media Distribution Center, 301 S. 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901-1232 (Ph: 800-398-4636), or on the Web as a PDF file.
  • Bordelon, B. 1995.  Grape Varieties for Indiana.  Purdue Univ. Coop. Ext. Sev., HO-221 (free).  Agriculture Communications Service, Media Distribution Center, 301 S. 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901-1232 (Ph: 800-398-4636, or on the Web as a PDF file.
  • Gordon, Don.  1991.  Growing Fruit in the Upper Midwest.  University of Minnesota Press, 2037 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. ($25.00)
    Includes apples, pears, peaches, cherries and cherry plums, plums, apricots, grapes, strawberries, brambles, currents and gooseberries, blueberries and other fruits.  A practical "how-to" guide to growing fruit for home gardens and small commercial growers.  Author relied heavily on extension bulletins from states in the upper Midwest.  Because of that, it does serve as an excellent reference regarding cultivar selection.
  • Howell, G.S., D.P. Miller and T.J. Zabadel.  1998. Wine Grape Varieties for Michigan. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2643; Michigan State University Extension, MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($4.00).
    Provides detailed information and color photographs of wine grapes recommended for Michigan.  However, many cultivars listed would not be adapted to Colorado.  Web version at http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26439701.html
  • Pearson, R.C. and A. C. Goheen, eds.  1990.  Compendium of Grape Diseases.  APS Press, American Phytopathological Society, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121; Ph: 800-328-7560.   ($37.00)
    Description and control of fungal, bacterial, viral and physiological disorders of grapes.  Includes color plates. An excellent reference.
  • Ramsdell, D.C.  1994.  Common Diseases of the Grapevine in Michigan. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-1732; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/ and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($1.00).
  • Zabadal, T.J., G.S. Howell and D.P. Miller. 1997. Table Grape Varieties for Michigan. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2642; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($2.00).  
    Provides detailed information and color photographs of table grapes recommended for Michigan.  However, many cultivars listed would not be adapted to Colorado.  Web version at http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26439701.html
  • Zabadal, T.J., and J.A. Andersen.  1997. Vineyard Establishment I, Preplant Decisions. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2644; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($3.00).
    Provides detailed information regarding site and soil requirements, and vineyard layout. Web version at http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26449701.html
  • Zabadal, T.J.  1997.  Vineyard Establishment II, Planting and Early Care of Vineyards. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2645; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($5.00).
    Provides detailed information planting, cultural care, and trellis construction during the first three years of vineyard establishment.  However, it does not go into trellising systems.  Web version at http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26459701.html
  • Conservation Practices for Vineyards.  Cornell Coop Ext. 132VCPV (video) ($18.90).
    Cornell Univ. Resource Ctr, PO Box 3884, Ithaca NY, 14850;
    Ph: 607-255-2080
    Cornell Resource Center
  • Cost of Producing Concord Grapes in Southwestern Michigan.  Michigan St. Univ. Ext. E-2189 ($.65)   MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/ and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”
  • Cultural Practices for Commercial Vineyards. Cornell Coop Ext. 155S111 ($5.50).
    Cornell Univ. Resource Ctr, PO Box 3884, Ithaca NY, 14850;
    Ph: 607-255-2080
    Cornell Resource Center
  • Growing Grapes in Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Coop. Ext., A1656  ($2.20).
    Coop. Ext. Publications, Room 170, 630 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI  53703; Ph: 608-262-3346.
  • Missouri Commercial Grape Pest Control Guide.  Contact:  Pamela Mayer, 9740  Red Spring Rd., Mountain Grove MO  65711; Ph: 417-926-4105.
  • Pruning Grapes.  Cornell Coop Ext. Video 155VPG ($20.95).
    Cornell Univ. Resource Ctr, PO Box 3884, Ithaca NY, 14850;
    Ph: 607-255-2080
    Cornell Resource Center
  • Pruning Grapes.  Michigan St. Univ. Ext.  VT021 (video)  ($35.00)
    MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/   and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”
  • Table Grape Varieties for Cold Climates.  Cornell Coop Ext. 632IB234 ($3.95).
    Cornell Univ. Resource Ctr, PO Box 3884, Ithaca NY, 14850;
    Ph: 607-255-2080
    Cornell Resource Center
  • Wine & Juice Grape Varieties for Cold Climates.  Cornell Coop Ext. 632IB233 ($3.95).
    Cornell Univ. Resource Ctr, PO Box 3884, Ithaca NY, 14850;
    Ph: 607-255-2080
    Cornell Resource Center

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