Hi there grape friends.
A short, but really shocking post I want to share with you.
As most of you know, the early regions of South Africa (northern regions) started packing grapes a week or two ago, although we (where I live) are still about 5 weeks from packing/picking grapes.
Last weekend a hail storm destroyed many of those farmers' crops, some 100% (complete) crop loss. I though I should share these pictures with you. No matter how good a grape grower you are, if mother nature don't play along - well see the results.
Our prayers go out to these farmers, their families and their staff.
I nearly fainted when a good friend of mine send these to me.
Looks like Sugra1 (think so)
Flame Seedless
Flame is very susceptible to rain, so we cover the bunches with a special plastic bag, as you can see it didn't keep out the hale - look at the bags on the ground, shredded to pieces
Danie
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