History of The Grape Dr. ™
In the summer of 2002, I was given the opportunity to go to work for Russell Williams (Williams Nursery); an exclusive representative for the late Timothy Sheehan (Sheehan Genetics Breeding Program). That summer, I began walking and evaluating Tim’s breeding test block with Tim and Russell. Working along side them they taught me to evaluate and select new varieties with commercial potential. Simultaneously I began training as a nurseryman under Russell: running greenhouses and field nurseries and learning numerous methods of plant care & propagation. It was an honor to be taken under their wings and to be taught by Tim and Russell. Many hours were spent together in which I gleaned from their knowledge, wisdom and experience. They equipped me with the tools needed to perform extensive research & development as well as propagation of grape vines. To this day I can proudly say that the cultural protocols we developed for Tim’s varieties are some of the most widely accepted practices used today by table grape growers in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
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