Growers’ Perceptions and Strategies to Mitigate Spring Frost Injury in Grapevines

Authors

Vinicius Cervilieri, The Ohio State University
Imed Dami, The Ohio State University
Guilherme Signorini, The Ohio State UniversityFollow

Volume

62

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.62.04.07

Abstract

Uncertain weather patterns raise concerns about frequent spring frosts and injury in grapevines. This article quantifies growers’ perceptions of susceptibility to spring frosts and examines their satisfaction with existing mitigation strategies. Departing from a survey with grape growers, results show that over 80% of sampled growers have experienced damage due to frosts. Over-vine sprinklers, proper site selection, and adoption of late budding cultivars are the practices with the highest satisfaction levels. None of the strategies examined reached the highest satisfaction score. In addition, 61% of respondents showed interest in sprayable products to delay budbreak and circumvent grapevine damage.

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Recommended Citation

Cervilieri, V., Dami, I., & Signorini, G. (2024). Growers’ Perceptions and Strategies to Mitigate Spring Frost Injury in Grapevines. The Journal of Extension, 62(4), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.62.04.07