CropWatch

BUNCH CLOSURE EL 32

Vineyards in the neighbouring regions of

McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley have
recorded the first signs of Veraison. This is
4-7 days early for these districts. In the
Adelaide Hills the first signs of Veraison
(colour change and softening in whites) are
expected by the end of January in Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay.
Based on the early flowering that was seen
in vineyards in November 2009, and other
regions reaching Veraison early, the 2010
vintage is likely to be 4-7 days earlier than
last season.
Take account of a slightly earlier Vintage
when applying late season fungicide
sprays and also with your logistic planning
for harvest.

Downy Mildew
This message from Adelaide Hills CropWatch was compiled Further Secondary Downy Mildew Events
have not occurred in the Adelaide Hills GI
for the week ending Friday, January 1st 2009 and will be
be in the last week.
updated prior to January 6nd. Downy Mildew Oilspots are still active and
are not drying out due to heavy dews that
More Pest and Disease information is available at
have been occurring in the mornings
www.adelaidehillswine.blogspot.com (above left).

Powdery Mildew
Look out for these signs deep in the
canopy. Powdery Mildew in bunches
(below left). Powdery Mildew is called a
dry weather disease because it does not
need rain to spread.

Powdery does however like warm (21-

28OC), humid (RH<70%) conditions like
those from weather that came from the
Cyclone in WA last week.

CropWatch SA Adelaide Hills is a service provided by the Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc. DJ’s Grower Services provide vineyard monitoring data, interpret weather data &
compile the messages. Information is general in nature and should not be relied upon. Always seek professional advice specific to your vineyard. All photos (c) James
Hook & Richard McGeachy unless noted. CropWatch acknowledges the support of James Hook & Matthew Wilson in preparing this message.
 Weevils
Look out for the signs of various species of weevil damage in bunches. Also look out for 'Shot holes' in
leaves eaten by weevils (pictured below).

Wingless Grasshoppers
Wingless Grasshoppers have been seen chewing on leaves (below). In general levels are low and
surrounding grassland and pastures have enough green feed to support the grasshoppers limiting any
significant damage to grapevines.

Late nymph and adult grasshoppers eat green feed during summer. They tend to move from nearby
drying pastures and crops into vineyards during December to February where there is a source of green
feed. They prefer to feed on tender young shoots and leaves and leave a smooth edge to their feeding
area. The vine rows nearest the drying pastures and crops tend to be most damaged.

CropWatch SA Adelaide Hills is a service provided by the Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc. DJ’s Grower Services provide vineyard monitoring data, interpret weather data &
compile the messages. Information is general in nature and should not be relied upon. Always seek professional advice specific to your vineyard. All photos (c) James
Hook & Richard McGeachy unless noted. CropWatch acknowledges the support of James Hook & Matthew Wilson in preparing this message.