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Wynboer Tips for November
1. Planning
Plan your spring fertilisation programme, irrigation scheduling strategy and book contractor for soil preparation in December / January.
2 Vineyard programme
Spring fertilisation if required
- In mature vineyards, according soil analyses and vigour.
- In young vineyards, where vine development is being done and strong vigour is required.
Canopy management
- Suckering actions must be completed before flowering.
- The timing of folding in and positioning of shoots is very important, do not fall behind with these actions to prevent wind damage to shoots
Tipping / toping actions
- Regular tipping actions are more beneficial than stringent topping actions.
Crop control
- For quality production, bunches on weak shoots (<30 cm) may be removed at an early stage to improve shoot growth.
Disease and pest control
- Preventive control for Oidium as well as Downy mildew, especially if wet weather conditions prevail.
- Monitor for pests before considering chemical control.
Irrigation
- Water consumption only increases as from berry set and especially from pea berry stage.
- Monitor soil water content.
Vine development
- Green shoot development on 1st to 3rd leaf vines to form trunk, cordons and bearers.
- Crop control is very important on young vines to ensure the longevity of a good vineyard.
Cover crops
- If dry, drag or roll flat - do not use shrub beater or disc.
3. Financial
Contact your agricultural economist for information about:
- Viability studies and breakeven analyses.
- Presentations on the economics of wine grape cultivation, industry overview, etc.
- Budgets and financial planning in the light of production cost, establishment cost and other industry parameters.
- Participation in the production plan/study groups.
Compiled by: VinPro Consultation Service
A more detailed version may be ordered from Annamarie van Onselen on (021) 8073027
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