In a well managed vineyard, the canopy is often the first clue to how the site is behaving, reflecting soil condition, nutrition and seasonal decisions. A balanced canopy isn’t a stylistic preference; it is the natural outcome of understanding what your site wants to do and guiding the vine rather than fighting it. In most […] The post How to build a balanced canopy appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Late frosts caused considerable damage to many vines this spring, so Hutchinsons agronomist Will Robinson explains how to manage affected areas over coming weeks. Any late frost is bad for vines, but repeated late frosts that hit both primary and secondary growth are even worse, resulting in yield loss, disruption to canopy architecture, uneven maturity, […] The post Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
Nitrogen is one of the trickier nutrients to get right in vines; too much encourages soft, sappy, growth, leading to overly-dense canopies with poor airflow, increased disease risk and slower ripening, while too little can compromise both this season’s vigour, and next season’s cane growth. Hutchinsons agronomist Rob Saunders explains more and offers his advice. […] The post Make the most of vineyard nitrogen appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
Achieving best results from vineyard sprays requires far more than just selecting the right product, explains Hutchinsons agronomist, Will Robinson. Research by Syngenta for air-assisted sprayers in vines, top fruit and other horticultural crops, suggests correct application accounts for around half of overall efficacy, with product choice making up the remainder. This is perhaps not […] The post Tips to improve vineyardspray efficacy appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
