Mechanical and minimal pruning in winegrape production 1996

Mechanical and minimal pruning in winegrape production 1996 by Paul S. Verdegaal, Verdegaal_Pruning_1996.pdf (0.4 MiB) - First Paragraph: Experience and research shows that the benefits (simplicity, convenience and less need for thinning) of traditional hand pruning...

Cordon or cane pruning? 1996

Cordon or cane pruning? 1996 by Richard Smart, Smart_Pruning_1996.pdf (0.2 MiB) - First Paragraph: I am frequently asked "which is the best way to prune- cordon or cane?" This column will try to give an answer to this perennial question, which is probably as old as...

Pruning and training grapevines

Pruning and training grapevines by James J. Kissler, Kissler_Pruning_Unknownyear.pdf (0.9 MiB) - The primary functions of pruning grapevines are to-- -Shape the vine and maintain this shape so cultural practices can be carried out economically (For example,...

Pruning and mechanization 2006

Pruning and mechanization 2006 by Paul S. Verdegaal, Verdegaal_Pruning_2006.pdf (37 KiB) - Reasons for pruning: Establish ans maintain vine form to facilitate vineyard operations. Distribute bearing wood according to the vine capacity for balance. Regulate crop level.

Cordon length can influence fruit composition

Cordon length can influence fruit composition by R. Keith Striegler, Greg T. Berg, Ondine M. Chattan, David R. Wineman, Striegler_Pruning_1996.pdf (0.4 MiB) - First three sentences: Considerable new planting and replanting of wine grapes is occurring in the San...

Training grapevines

Training grapevines by James J. Kissler, Kissler_TrainingGrapevines_unknownyear.pdf (0.4 MiB) - First Paragraph: In the development of young vines, the grower must know the shape (form) required for the mature vine. The actual training follows a definite procedure....

Training grapevines

Training grapevines by Jim Kissler, Kissler_training_unknownyear.pdf (0.4 MiB) - First Paragraph: In the development of young vines, the grower must know the share (form) required for the mature vine. The actual training follows a definite procedure. Pruning and...