Such a hopeful time of year. At #TablasCreek our #budbreak is 3-4 weeks later than the average of the last decade after our lovely wet, frosty winter. But now the sun is out, temps in the 70s, and it’s go time.

For a deep dive into how this compares to recent years and a bunch more pictures, check out this week’s #TablasBlog.

https://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2023/04/budbreak-2023-another-reminder-of-our-largest-variable-nature.html

#vineyard #grapevine #photography #PasoRobles

Looked up techniques to stimulate #budbreak in #grapevines. Apparently garlic extract applied on the freshly pruned tips can help. Grated and strained a few cloves to try this. 🧄🍇

Hmm, the #grapevines cuttings are taking their sweet time with #budbreak. Only one has a fully green bud going to leaf, the rest are still wee "cotton buds".