VASCM: Vine Leaf Problem - Help

[Paul Romero]

I'd have to see live to confirm but the leaf deformity and other symptoms look like Pierce's Disease. How far is the vineyard from you closest creek? 

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On May 22, 2013, at 11:22 PM, Jim Varano <snipewarrior at comcast.net> wrote:

> Dear Members, I have a problem with my vines and need alittle help. 
> A little history, Prepared the site by growing clover then tilled, growing Mustard then tilled, got soil sample..tilled in compost, calcium, ash,etc..etc.. That was 4 years ago. I haven't harvested any grapes. I really haven't sprayed due to not harvesting grapes. But this year I am on a schedule. I have tried to fertilize by placing the tea bag packets under the vines...But I have a dog that eats those.....tried twice...vet bill was high...dead dog walking now.
> Anyway.......
> The issues I have are the following:
> 1. Some vines have shoots that are VERY Stunted and look bushy
> 2. Some Vines have growth but shoots are thick and stumpy.
> 3. Discoloration of leaves
> 
> I had a problem last year and took pestles to Perry Lab..got results and did what they suggested. I didn't get any better results this year. I haven't sprayed any roundup, I don't have a gopher problem, I have watered 1 time this year.
> 
> I'm on Duty at the Firehouse for the next 48 hrs. so I can't reference Perry Lab results...
> Please see pictures of my problem vines at the link
> 
> http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/snipewarrior/library/grape%20vines?sort=3&page=1
> 
> Any and all help will be appreciated
> 
> Thanks
> Jimmi Varano
> Spider Mountain Vineyards
> Boulder Creek
> 
> 
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