International Vegetable Grafting Symposium, July 14 - 18, 2019

High tunnel grown grafted tomato plant for on-farm evaluation in Ohio.

Evaluation of grafted tomato for nitrogen use efficiency in open fields of North Carolina.

An up close grafting demonstration of the one cotyledon method for melon by Dr. Carol Miles and her team at Washington State University

Researchers from North Carolina State University prepare samples of grafted watermelon for lycopene analysis

Members of the Vegetable Production Laboratory gave a hands-on grafting demonstration to this plant propagation class at The OSU, ATI on March 22, 2018.

Sustainable Ag students at The OSU learn how to graft tomatoes and watermelon with the assistance of the Vegetable Production Systems Laboratory.

The SCRI Grafting Virtual Workshop took place on March 16, 2018. Recordings from the workshop will be available on the website soon!

Hotel and Transportation

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

A guest room block has been arranged for the Symposium. The nightly rate is $165 per night. The room rate is subject to tax, which is currently 15.25%.

To book a room within the guest block please Click Here or call +1.704.372.4100 or 800.881.1523 and reference "International Vegetable Grafting Symposium July 2019."

Event Summary:

International Vegetable Grafting Symposium July 2019

Rooms are available from Saturday, July 13, 2019 to Thursday, July 18, 2019.

The last day to book is Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Transportation

Airport information: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Airport phone: +1.704.359.0114
Hotel direction: 7 miles W
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Estimated taxi fare: $20 (one way)
Visit CLT airport website

Driving Directions

From Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
Take Old Dowd Rd to Wilkinson Blvd.
Continue on Wilkinson Blvd.
Take US-74 E to Kenilworth Ave/E Stonewall St.
Take exit 2A from I-277 N.
Continue on E Stonewall St.
Drive to S McDowell St.

Parking

On-site parking fee: $23.50 daily

Other Transportation

Greyhound Bus Station: 1.4 miles N from hotel
Charlotte Transportation Center Subway Station: 1 mile N from hotel
Amtrak - Charlotte Train Station: 2.5 miles NW from hotel