Developing and Understanding Schedules Following a vineyard manipulation and activity schedule is necessary for maintaining the health and productivity of grapevines, which directly impacts the quality and quantity of the grapes and wine produced. Each stage in a...
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Vineyard Health and Hygiene
Maintaining vineyard health and hygiene during grapevine pruning will positively impact the vines' health, productivity, and longevity. The process of pruning creates wounds on the grapevines, which can become susceptible to infections by pathogens like fungi and...
Flower and Fruit Manipulation
Flower and fruit manipulation are types of plant manipulation. Refer back to Unit 7: Viticulture Spring Practices for a comprehensive explanation of plant manipulation. Physical Manipulation of Flowers and Fruit Physical flower and fruit manipulation in grapevines is...
Vine Trellis Systems
Principles of Trellising Grapevines are climbers which in their natural state climb and anchor themselves in trees and over rocks using tendrils. To cultivate grapevines successfully, they need to be accommodated on a trellising system. Vineyard trellising is a...
Pruning Techniques
Different pruning techniques are employed based on the variety, the age of the vines and the chosen training system. Proper pruning is a cornerstone of successful vineyard management, shaping the vines for optimal performance in the years to come. The choice of...