5. Vineyard Establishment Flashcards
1
Q
What are a few things that need to be considered when site selecting?
A
- price of land
- location, layout and topography
- slopes?
- irrigation?
- ease of access to vineyard, distance from winery
- distance from towns/cities
2
Q
What are the 4 main factors of soil preparation?
A
1) drainage of soil
2) structure of soil
3) mineral composition
4) presence of unwanted plants/pests
3
Q
What are some ways which certain grape varieties can be adapted to their climate?
A
- time of budding
- duration of annual life cycle
- tolerance of drought
- winter hardiness
- vigour
