Category: Fruit
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Posted on February 18, 2013
Garden Expo/Wisconsin Grape Growers Association – Table Grape and Pruning Program
Dormant season pruning, summer vine management and trellising, and summer pruning are three of the most important techniques a grower needs to master if he […]
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Posted on February 8, 2013
Seedless Table Grape Report
The seedless table grape trial at the station, in the garden, began in 2007. Fifteen varieties were planted in early June. We were all optimistic and had […]
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Posted on October 10, 2012
Food Bank Harvests
Each year we conduct trials and research on various fruits and vegetables. After data and seasonal evaluations are completed we donate our produce to local […]
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Posted on July 30, 2012
Agriculture 101-Wisconsin Army National Guard
On July 26 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard received training at the University Display Gardens. The instruction focused on growing techniques for grapes, […]
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Posted on July 13, 2012
Insects in the Garden
The heat of the year is starting to drive some populations of insects. We are starting to see increased populations of japanese beetles and large […]
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Posted on June 25, 2012
Berries Ripening
The mild winter and now the recent heat has led to a very early season for our berry crops. The Raspberries are ahead about 3 […]
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Posted on February 14, 2011
The Best Vegetables for 2010
Each year we evaluate a large selection of vegetables varieties in our trial gardens. A Power Point presentation has been developed that was given at […]
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Posted on February 9, 2011
Best Peppers of 2010
We trialed ten sweet peppers and nine hot peppers this past summer. Evaluations were completed on each variety. The document attached contains descriptions of those […]