Those interested in the commercial production of kiwiberries and seedless table grapesare invited to the annual “Under the Vines” Field Day from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. The event will be held at the University of New Hampshire's kiwiberry and seedless table grape research vineyards at the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm, a facility of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. It is free and open to the public.

Under the Vines is an opportunity for current and future commercial producers, value-added processors, nursery owners, and the public to visit the vineyards, learn about current research and breeding activities, and share their knowledge, questions, and perspectives. 

The full schedule includes:

Seedless table grapes: 4-5 p.m.

• Variety choice & evaluation
• Pruning & training systems
• Nutrient management
• Identifying and managing vineyard diseases

Kiwiberries: 5-6 p.m.

• Site selection, choosing & sourcing varieties
• Vineyard infrastructure & trellising

• Vine establishment, pruning, training, nutrient management
• Weed control (HYD-ROW-HOE demo)
• Pests, diseases, and cosmetics

• When to harvest, storage and ripening conditions
• Marketing survey & regional production guide

The event will conclude with kiwiberry and seedless table grape tasting and time for discussion. The field day is free and open to the public; however, the focus is on research for commercial production. For directions to the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm, visit: https://colsa.unh.edu/nhaes/directions/Woodman. There is plenty of free parking at the farm.