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As the first book to describe the main varieties of vines present in Québec, this guide is structured with practical and richly illustrated fact sheets.
In addition, the reader is provided with a framework of morphological observation and description, which allows the identification of major grape vine varieties that are cultivated in Québec throughout the growing season.
This guide will also assist the beginner, as well as the experienced winemaker, in making choice of varieties depending on cultivation and organoleptic criteria. Finally, whether it is to know the origin and the susceptibility to diseases and pests of some grapevine varieties, or to stimulate further thoughts on the grape growing practices adapted to the different grape varieties, this book can provide answers to commercial winegrowers, consultants, nursery workers, as well as amateur winegrowers.
This guide simply offers the opportunity to discover more about the different wine varieties grown in Québec.
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In Quebec, we are very familiar with the taste of our strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, and a few other fruits, but what about
grapes?
Now that we know how to grow grapevines, why not grow grapes and eat them!
The big question is: “But what do we plant?”
This guide offers readers, whether they have little or no experience with grapevines, the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the specifics of growing table grapes, to understand the cultivation practices to adopt, and to identify the varieties that have production potential in a climate like ours.
This book compiles data and observations, knowledge acquired in the field and from the literature. It covers preparation before planting, pruning, fertilization, pest management, and the judicious selection of grape varieties. It is richly illustrated with photos, illustrations, tables, and graphs.