Viticulture field day is June 26

The University of Nebraska Viticulture Program and the Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association will host a field day June 26.
The University of Nebraska Viticulture Program and the Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association will host a field day June 26.

The University of Nebraska Viticulture Program and the Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association will host a field day June 26 at Capitol View Winery & Vineyards, 2361 Wittstruck Road, Roca, Nebraska.

The UNVP and NWGGA are collaborating to bring experienced and prospective grape growers a look at early summer vineyard tasks and special topics that will help producers to grow even better grapes for exceptional Nebraska wines.

Highlights of program include:

  • Viewing and evaluation of the UNVP High Tunnel Vinifera Project.
  • Viewing Ed Swanson’s new cultivar, ‘Merchette’ grown in the high tunnel and in the field (vineyard).
  • Swanson will talk about several other breeding lines he has “in the pipeline.”
  • UNVP personnel will discuss early summer vineyard tasks.Vineyard Floor Management and trellis adjustments.
  • Other timely topics and a tour of the winery may be arranged.

This event is free but registration is required. Register by contacting Paul Read at preadi@unl.edu or 402-540-9309, or Stephen Gamet at sgamet@unl.edu or 402-416-9763.

Lunch is provided with registration.

This event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration and social time and the program will start at 9 a.m.

More information and directions at https://viticulture.unl.edu.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/64q5