Growing Grapes in Texas: From the Commercial Vineyard to the Backyard Vine (Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service Series)

This book is well written and truly outstanding in that it explains all the pitfalls of grape growing but explains how to mitigate all problems and obstacles. I have not seen much of the information in this book in other books or in my internet research. That was my biggest surprise about the book. It contains a wealth of information in a very concise book, and it will probably will be the bible for growing grapes in Texas. The only "con" that I can come up with is that Kamas pulls no punches regarding the fact that growing grapes is no easy matter, and questions the reader as to do you really want to grow grapes, or why do you want to grow grapes. Once you get past that part of the book it is "pure gold" for any grape grower on any aspect of growing grapes. I feel like I gained years of grape growing experience by reading this book. I bought a second copy for a friend who got me into growing grapes...

Like an encyclopedia of Texas grape growing. Plenty of advice and opinion, backed up with facts. Good for backyard grower, and essential if you contemplate it as a business.

I would have liked to have a bit more information on vineyard construction. The book could have been much longer. Geared mostly toward larger growers, but still useful for the backyard grower as well.

To the vineyard owner in the Texas Hill Country, this book is invaluable. It distills, in a clear and easily understood way, all of the issues a winegrower needs to understand; specifically discusses the peculiar problems associated with grape growing in Texas; and directs one to more detailed information. It is that rare book that treats a complex subject with technical expertise while making the subject matter very accessible. If you are interested in growing grapes in Texas, this is a must-have book.

Great book, learned a lot about growing grapes in TX, all obstacles and what to expect when growing grapes...

We are getting ready to build a vineyard In Fredericksburg, TX and this book was very helpful.

Great book on growing grapes!! Lots of knowledge and a great add to the collection

This looks like an excellent book for the home or commercial grower who wants to grow grapes according to the current agribusiness standard.However, I want to grow grapes the biologic way - improving soil fertility and encouraging beneficial organisms, including insects, to control and suppress diseases and harmful insects. It works for other fruit, and I'm sure there must be ways of growing grapes that does not rely on total destruction of native vegetation not only in the orchard but also in 200 - 300 ft surrounding the orchard. It goes against everything I have learned regarding biologic methods of orchard and garden management, since the rest of my garden and orchard depends on a diversity of native vegetation in the environment to encourage both beneficial soil organisms and beneficial above-ground fauna.