Grape Growing Guides

Commercial Vineyard Establishment in Maryland The MGGA's own guide detailing the many aspects of starting a vineyard (commercial or otherwise). Topics include site selection, winery requirements and economic considerations. The Mid-Atlantic Winegrape Grower's Guide (Publication # AG-535) by professors Tony Wolf and E. Barclay Poling, both of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This well-written guide is THE handbook for east coast grape-growers. (Originally written in 1996 and revised in '98, some of the information contained in this guide is a little dated. A revision is scheduled to be released in 2007). University of Maryland Extension Office Viticulture Page by Dr. Joseph Fiola, the Universities Viticultural Specialist. The site contains several informative sections, such as: Starting a Vineyard, General Viticulture, Timely Viticulture, Pest Management, Equipment, Newsletters, Web Sites, and Consultants. Shore Vines An informative website for anyone interested in growing grapes on Maryland's Eastern Shore. New York Guide to Sustainable Viticulture Practices An excellent resource that covers a wide range of topics - vine nutrition, pest/pesticide management, and irrigation. Site Selection for Commercial Vineyards Written by Tony Wolf and John Boyer, this paper focuses on site selection for Virginia. Preplant Considerations for New Vineyards Although written for California, this paper by Michael McKenry and Peter Christensen covers topics that apply to many areas. Growing Grapes in West Virginia Another good guide, also for those on the East Coast. Produced by The West Virginia University Extension Service. Growing Grapes in Kentucky Another thorough guide. Viticultural Practices for the Midwest For those living in the Midwest, Alan Dillard of Limestone Creek Viticultural Resources wrote a very thorough paper that guides you from grape selection though pest management.