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Wynboer Tips for November
PLANNING
Plan your spring fertilisation programme, irrigation scheduling strategy and book contractor for soils that have to be prepared in December/January.
VINEYARD PROGRAMME
Spring fertilisation if required
- On mature vines according to leaf and soil analyses and vigour.
- On young vines where vine development takes place and strong vigour is required.
- In producing vineyards the last instalments must be applied before flowering.
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 actions.
Tipping/topping actions
- Regular tipping actions are more beneficial than rigorous topping actions.
Crop control
- For quality cultivation, bunches on weak shoots (<30 cm) may be removed early to improve shoot growth.
Disease and pest control
- Preventive control for Oidium as well as Downy mildew if wet weather conditions occur.
- Monitor pests before considering chemical control.
Irrigation
- Water consumption only increases as from set onwards, and especially from pea berry stage.
- Monitor soil water content.
- If excessive growth occurs, deficit irrigation may be applied.
Vine development
- Green shoot development on first to third leaf vines to form trunk, cordons and bearers.
- Crop control in young vines is very important to ensure the life-span of good vines.
Cover crops
- If dry, drag or roll flat – do not use shrub beater or disc.
FINANCIAL
Contact Gert van Wyk for information about:
- Viability, cost and profitability 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
For more information contact Annamarie van Onselen at (021) 807-3027.
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