6 - Vineyard establishment Flashcards
What is the main goal when establishing a vineyard?
The main goal is to get the basic layout right first time, including variety, clone, rootstock selection, planting densities, row widths, and trellising designs, as these cannot easily be changed once the vineyard is planted.
What is Precision Viticulture (PV)?
PV is the use of knowledge of spatial variation to make better decisions in vineyard management, enabled by Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) and advanced mapping technologies.
How has GPS technology impacted viticulture?
GPS technology has revolutionized vineyard management by enabling accurate row widths, intervine distances, precision planting, and optimal application of resources like water and fertilizers.
What are the benefits of Precision Viticulture in vineyards?
PV helps in better decision-making, optimizing inputs like water and fertilizers, improving crop quality, and increasing cost-efficiency by tailoring treatments to specific vineyard areas.
What are the common site preparation tasks before planting vines?
Common tasks include re-grading, rock and stone removal, draining, sub-soiling, installing irrigation systems, and removing old vine roots.
What is Flurbereinigung and its significance in vineyard management?
Flurbereinigung, or parcel cleaning, is the reorganization of vineyards in regions like the Rhine and Mosel to improve economic viability by facilitating mechanization and efficient access.
What are the benefits of pre-planting drainage in vineyards?
Pre-planting drainage prevents waterlogging, improves soil health, and provides better growing conditions for vines, which is essential for vineyard success.
What is the importance of Green Manures in vineyard establishment?
Green manures suppress weeds, improve soil structure, increase organic matter content, and help clean up the soil before planting vines.
Why are windbreaks important in vineyards?
Windbreaks protect vines from wind exposure, reduce cooling, enhance photosynthesis by keeping leaves still, and improve ripening conditions.
What are the advantages of natural mulches in vineyards?
Natural mulches retain soil moisture, improve humus levels, prevent erosion, and provide a natural, aesthetically pleasing weed control method.
What factors should be considered when deciding on vineyard row orientation?
Factors include slope direction, prevailing winds, sun exposure, site boundaries, and access to existing features like roadways and neighbouring properties.
How do terraces benefit vineyards on steep slopes?
Terraces provide stable planting areas, prevent soil erosion, facilitate mechanization, and allow for better water drainage and sunlight exposure.
What are the common mechanical methods for weed control in vineyards?
Common methods include tractor-mounted under-vine cultivators, rotary cultivators, strimmers, and flame-throwers for burning weeds.
What are the key considerations for choosing the right planting time for vines?
The right planting time depends on the region’s climate, frost risk, soil moisture, and the desired establishment period before the growing season.
How does sub-soiling benefit vineyard establishment?
Sub-soiling breaks up compacted soil layers, improves drainage, allows for better root penetration, and enhances overall soil health for vine growth.
Why is it important to mark out vine positions accurately before planting?
Accurate marking ensures orderly planting, optimizes vine spacing, and facilitates efficient vineyard management practices.
What is the significance of using mycorrhizal fungi in vine planting dips?
Mycorrhizal fungi enhance root interaction with the soil, improve nutrient and water absorption, and promote healthier vine growth.
