文档介绍：Extension Bulletin E-2774 • New • January 2002
Growing Table Grapes
in a Temperate Climate
Thomas J. Zabadal
Department of Horticulture
Graphics by Diane Dings
Illustrations by Laurel Breyen
MICHIGAN STATE
UNIVERSITY
EXTENSION
Acknowledgments
his publication results from more than a quarter century of experience
with growing table grapes in the temperate climates of New York and
T Michigan. Many growers in New York and Michigan were involved in
experiments, trials, demonstrations mercial table grape production on
their farms. Dr. Bruce Reisch, Dr. Jim Moore, Elmer Swenson and Dr. Helen
Fisher provided table grape plant material to be planted at the Southwest
Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC). Dr. Stan Howell,
Dr. Dave Miller and Dr. Charles Edson made the first plantings of table grapes
at SWMREC. Many SWMREC staff members — including Jim Ertman, Gaylord
Brunke, Fred Froehlich, Tom Dittmer and Cassie Meier — have contributed to
the management of table grapes planted at SWMREC. Thanks to Diane Dings
and Laurel Breyen for puter graphics and illustrations, respec-
tively. Those contributing ments on the manuscript include Jeanne
VanNewenhizen, Wayne Baker, Joe Herman, Jordan Tatter, Al Lange, Dr. Jim
Flore, Dr. Garth Cahoon, Dr. Stan Howell, Dr. Don Ramsdell, Dr. Ron Perry and
Dr. Nick Dookozlian. An anonymous donor provided significant funding to
defray the cost of publishing this manuscript. The Michigan Agricultural
Experiment Station has funded many table grape projects that have contributed
information in this publication. Thanks to MSU munications staff
members Alicia Burnell, Leslie Johnson and Ken Fettig for editorial, graphic
design and print production coordination.
Diane Dings deserves special recognition for guiding the manuscript through
numerous stages. Her dedication made this publication possible.
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