| This page offers resources on how to start a vineyard in Ontario. Choose your topic of interest by clicking on the links below:
Establishment and Production Costs for Grapes in Ontario – 2005 Economic Report
By: Ken Slingerland - Tender Fruit & Grape Specialist/OMAFRA;
John Molenhuis - Business Analysis & Cost of Production Lead/OMAFRA
This report studies the establishment and production costs of four grape cultivars: Concord, Vidal, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.
Wine Grape Production Outside Traditional Areas in Ontario
By: Ken Slingerland - Tender Fruit & Grape Specialist/OMAFRA;
Dr. Helen Fisher - Research Scientist Dept. of Plant Agriculture/University of Guelph
This report studies various aspects of vineyard management such as: site selection and climate factors; land preparation and soils; variety selection; training systems; cold maintenance practices and propagation.
List of Suppliers
This document offers a list of horticulture consultants; soil testing laboratories and vine sources.
Grape Growers of Ontario Registration Form
If you are interested in becoming a grape grower, please click on the Registration Form link, fill out the form and fax/email the form back to Grape Growers of Ontario.
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