Grape Growing 101 - Viticulture Iowa State University
Grape Growing 101 - Viticulture Iowa State University
Grape Growing 101 - Viticulture Iowa State University
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• Macro-climate<br />
concerns:<br />
influenced by<br />
weather patterns<br />
– Winter low<br />
temperatures<br />
– Average season<br />
length (frost free days)<br />
– <strong>Growing</strong> degree days<br />
– Annual precipitation<br />
Climate<br />
• Meso-climate<br />
concerns: heavily<br />
influenced by<br />
topographic<br />
position