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Wynboer Tips for July
1. Planning
- Determine and plan spring fertilisation requirements and applications.
- Make arrangements with nursery to collect vines.
2. In the vineyard
Prune
- Follow pruning programme and monitor implementation of pruning practices.
Weed control
- Berm and weed rows should receive attention.
Plantings
- Planting of new vineyards - familiarise yourself with the treatment of vines before planting, method of making plant holes and the planting action.
Trellis systems
- Repair and improve trellis systems.
Disease and pest control
- Monitor and control snail activity.
- Treat pruning wounds for fungal infections ("eutypa").
3. Financial
Contact your agricultural economist for information about:
- Purchase of soil or farm evaluation.
- Viability studies and breakeven analyses.
- Establishment costs, budgets and cash flow statements.
Compare, on a monthly basis, the budgeted situation with actual expenses as well as with the corresponding month and make adjustments if required.
Compiled by: VinPro Consultation Service
A more detailed version may be ordered from Annamarie van Onselen on (021) 8073027
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