Winter injury is more than expected for much of Eastern winegrape, cherries, and peaches, leading researchers say. However, the true extent of the damage varies from site to site. It’s also important to keep in mind that although bud damage might have been sustained, the full extent of the damage won’t be seen until bloom.
The only way for growers to determine how much bud injury they have had in a given winter is to examine a sample of buds from their vineyards for damage.