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Wynboer Tips for June
PLANNING
Undertake general maintenance of irrigation systems, farm implements, trellis systems, e.g.
- Replace broken poles and wires.
- Tighten sagging foliage wires.
- Repair slanted anchor poles.
Discuss and plan weed control programme for the coming season with chemical representative.
VINEYARD PROGRAMME
Pest control
- Snail bait should still be applied every 2 - 3 weeks – especially after showers.
- Ensure that mealybug infested vines are marked for control purposes.
Pruning
- Start pruning according to pruning planning and not until at least 50% leaf drop has taken place.
- The pruning system must be adapted to cultivar, location and wine objective.
- Keep renewal in mind.
- Postpone pruning in frost sensitive areas for as long as possible.
- It is sound practice to treat pruning wounds with biological or chemical wound-seal products.
- If using bud-breaking stimulants, prune in one action approximately 4 weeks before budburst. Application of bud-breaking stimulant should take place as soon as possible after pruning.
- Regularly disinfect pruning secateurs.
- Prune young blocks before older virus infested vines/blocks.
Vine development
- Judge young vines according to growth and plan strategy to be used for the development of young vines in conjunction with viticulturist.
- Vine development should be done by the most experienced pruners.
Irrigation
- Heavy irrigation with good quality water for saline leeching where winter rain is insufficient.
Cover crops
- If necessary irrigate cover crops and/or apply top dressing where needed.
General
- Contact nursery about arrangements to collect vines.
- Irrigation and trellis system should preferably be installed before planting.
- Remove scion roots.
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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