It’s of utmost importance to keep busy during the winter months, and luckily there are plenty of projects needing labor year-round!
Below is a post-harvest checklist from Paul Verdegaal (San Joaquin County Farm Advisor, UCCE) for 2016:
- Irrigation system repairs
- Irrigation until rains (If rains stop for extended time, supplemental winter irrigation is helpful; especially if irrigation is timed just before next rain.)
- No Nitrogen (Potassium is OK)
- Identify weeds
- Strip spray winter “wet” spots and/or spot spray perennials or problem areas not yet bolted
- Note and mark worst vines for Red Blotch and/or Leafroll
- Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program: Update permit and record season Nitrogen data
- Review air pollution permit (100 acres contiguous)
- Check riparian areas for bird activity (Vine mealybug infestations)
- Control gophers, voles, squirrels, rabbits (Owl box cleaning and replacements/relocations)
- Contact your local Natural Resources Conservation Services office to learn about financial assistance for conservation efforts
Photo: Charlie Starr. Leafroll 3 Virus Symptoms.
Blog articles with detailed information about some of these topics are to follow, as well as Paul’s 2016 Harvest Re-Cap!
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