flowering
Viticultural term for the stage when small flowers appear, a critical time in the development of grapes. Flowering (floraison in French) occurs about 21⁄2 months after BUD BREAK (when the first tiny leaf buds burst from the vine). After flowering is completed, the tiny green berries (that will eventually become mature grapes) begin to form. Warm, dry, sunny weather is critical during flowering because failure to flower properly can result in COULURE, meaning that some or all of the grapes may not develop adequately. See also VITICULTURE.
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coulure, second crop, Abruzzi, native American grapes, Muscadine, Central Delaware Valley AVA
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