This episode is part two of our conversation with Kevin Ker of Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute. We continue discussing cold climate vineyard management and how to help cold damaged vines thrive for years. Dr. Ker shares strategies for site establishment, seasonal management practices, and methods for assessing and renewing grapevines after winter damage.

Join us for part two of our cold climate viticulture conversation and learn how to optimize your vineyard's health and productivity.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Cold climate vineyard management fundamentals.

• Unique advantages of cold climate vineyards and handling cold-damaged vines.

• Techniques for vineyard renewal and fruitful pruning after winter freezes.

• Impact of extreme cold temperatures on vinifera and hybrid grape varieties.

• Various pruning strategies for vineyard recovery.

• Practical advice on sequential renewal and infrastructure reestablishment.

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Today’s Guest:

Dr. Kevin Ker currently works as a research associate for Brock University Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.

Connect with Kevin:

• Website: https://brocku.ca/ccovi/

• Email: kker@brocku.ca

Episode Sponsor:

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