Island Science

Island Science

pH Part Deux and Acidic Rain

by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Managing Director UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station In the last issue of Yesterday’s island/Today’s Nantucket we learned about pH and the importance of various acid concentrations to the development of wine profiles and soil.  This week, we will talk about some normal pH ranges for […]

Island Science

Between the Ocean & the Deep Red Wine

by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Managing Director UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station Today’s pop quiz: What is important for proper vineyard cultivation, relatively high in ocean water compared to rain water, and causes us to add lime to our soil to grow some of the plants we like the best? […]