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Wynboer Tips for July
PLANNING
- Plan disease control programme for the forthcoming season in conjunction with chemical representative and compile a budget for chemicals.
- Determine and plan spring fertilisation requirements and order fertilisers.
- Make arrangements with nursery for the collection of vines.
VINEYARD PROGRAMME
Prune
- Adhere to pruning programme and monitor execution of pruning practices for neatness and correctness.
- Treat pruning wounds for fungal infection (“eutypa”) for example with Trichoderma.
Weed control
- Control of berm areas (between vines in a row) should take place at the end of the month.
Plantings
- Planting of new vines – familiarise yourself with the treatment of vines before planting, the method of making plant holes and the actual planting action.
- Leave vines in water for at least 24 hours before planting.
- Vines from refrigerated conditions should preferably be kept in water to just above the graft joint at the nursery for 4 days before collection and planting.
- Only cut back long roots before planting – roots should not be curled up in plant hole.
- Make sure plant holes are large enough and plant with hosepipe to ensure good compaction of soil.
Trellis systems
- Repair and improve trellis systems.
Disease and pest control
- Monitor snail activity and control where necessary.
- Control mealybug with manual spraying at high water volume.
Delayed budding
- Dormancy breaking substances should be applied at least 3 - 4 weeks before budding is expected. Talk to your consultant about the use of dormancy breaking substances.
- The ideal is to apply the dormancy breaking substances immediately after final pruning.
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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