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WINTER FREEZE DAMAGE AND SPRING FROST RATINGS

FOR GRAPES AT VINELAND STATION, ONTARIO

 

K.H. Fisher, HRIO/University of Guelph, Vineland

 

 

Winter Freeze Damage

Spring Frost

Variety

(rating 1-10*)

(rating 1-5**)

Aurore

8

3

Auxerrois

3

3

Baco Noir

8

1

Cabernet Franc

5

5

Cabernet Sauvignon

3

5

Cayuga White

8

2

Chambourcin

7

5

Chardonnay

5

3

Concord

10

2

De Chaunac

9

3

Elvira

10

2

Fredonia

10

2

Gamay Noir

5

5

Gewurztraminer

3

5

Geisenheim 318

8

5

Leon Millot

10

1

Limberger

3

5

Marechal Foch

10

1

Merlot

2

4

Nebbiolo

1

?

Niagara

8

2

Petite Sirah

1

?

Pinot Blanc

3

5

Pinot Gris

3

5

Pinot Noir

3

5

Riesling

5

5

Sauvignon Blanc

1

5

Seyval Blanc

8

4

Sovereign Coronation

9

3

Vidal

8

5

Zinfandel

1

?

 

* - ranked 1-10  1 is the most susceptible and 10 is the most tolerant.

 

** - ranked 1-5. 1 is the most susceptible and 5 is the most tolerant.

 

The ratings are based on best management practices with growers and research

 

experience and are subject to fluctuations.

Gemmrich W. Nursery Inc.

278 Line 5, RR 4, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0, Phone: 905-984-4324, Fax: 905-984-4300, Website: www.gwnvines.com

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