Dates are tentative and rely on weather and ripeness of grapes for harvesting. Subject to change depending on Hall Master's discretion. Please see Hall Master for Sevenday schedules. This schedule is certainly not complete in chores. Duties may be added as needed.

Key: V=Vineyard & H=Hall/winecellers


Month 1

V: Remove some branches to stimulate growth; weed ground and aisles. Watch out for rot.
Month 2

V: Remove foliage so that air and sunlight can reach grapes.
Month 3

V: Inspect plants after rain or hail that can increase rot in grapes.
3rd or 4th sevenday: harvest begins.
Month 4

V: Finish harvesting grapes. After harvest is complete, spread fertilizer (skin, stalks, and pips)
Month 5

V: Prepare vine for winter: Till foot of vine and clear of soil
Month 6

V: Early pruning. Harvest grapes left for Ice Wines
Month 7

V: Prune as needed
Month 8

H: Work on wine in cellars
Month 9

H: Work on wine in cellars
Month 10

V: Till soil and remove weeds as needed. Late 3rd or 4th sevenday 1st bud break, 1st new growth
Month 11

V: Rapid growth of leaves, shoots, and branches. Flowers become grapes, flowering vines. Exciting moment of growing season.
Month 12

V: Protect from frost: Till soil and remove weeds, add fertilizer.
Month 13

V: Vines pollinate, fertilizer and flower. Vines grow rapidly. Grapes on each bunch grow together. Shoots are trained and removed.


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