The Fruit Horticulture program at WSU-Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center includes a wide range of projects, covering grapes, tree fruit, unusual fruit such as as figs, kiwi, sea buckthorn and aronia, and ornamental tree fruit, including crabapples, ornamental cherry, plum, pear and apricot. Research promoting the commercial development of wine grape culture and hard (fermented) cider are major current projects.
Events
- Hard Cider Making Workshop: Spokane, Fri. 10/30/09
- Agriculture and Northwest Ecosystems: A Graduate Student Symposium, Tue. 11/10/09
- Cider Making Workshop & Seminar: Science, Technology & Quality Control, Dec. 7–11, 2009
- Cider Sensory Evaluation Seminar, Sat. 12/12/09
- Cider Making Workshop: Principles & Practices, Jun. 28 – Jul 2, 2010
- Fruit Field Days – see agenda for current information.
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What’s New
Organic Viticulture Resources – a new guide to information on growing wine grapes organically
Fruit Horticulture Bulletins
Bulletin EB 0937
Fruit Handbook for Western Washington: Varieties and Culture (10/2006 – PDF) or order by calling 1-800-723-1763 or order online.
Bulletin EB 2002
New Alternative Fruit Crops for Western Washington (3/2006 – PDF) or order a printed version.
Bulletin EB 2001 – Growing Wine Grapes in Maritime Western Washington (11/2005 – PDF) or order online.
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