POST-HARVEST SHUT DOWN | 10.28.2021

It’s imperative to help grapevines shut down for the winter, which can mean some irrigation during a drought year. In this workshop, we discussed post-harvest practices for young, mature, and historic vineyards – with further clarified advice depending on whether the goal is yield, quality, or a combination of both. Gallo provided an update on their restricted spring growth trial (related to the cold damage we saw in 2021).

• Meeting agenda and handout is HERE
• Matt Fidelibus, PhD’s presentation on Delayed Spring Growth and Post-Harvest Vineyard Shut Down is HERE
• Brad Wilmot’s Western Weather presentation is HERE
• Larry Bettiga’s presentation on Experiences with Spring Shoot Stunting is HERE