6 Vineyard Management

Question 1

What is “Bordeaux mixture”

Answer 1

Cooper based spray used to treat downy mildew

Question 2

Spraying of fungicides must stop close to harvest time (T/F)

Answer 2

True. Ensure no harmful chemical residues

Question 3

How do you powdery mildew

Answer 3

Sulfur based spray

Question 4

How do you reduce the risk of fungal disease

Answer 4

Canopy management. Open vine canopy allows create flow of air, promoting evaporation and keeping it dry

Question 5

Requirements for organic wine

Answer 5

Limited traditional treatments against pests and disease allowed in very small quantities. Requires accreditation to display on label. Vineyard has to undergo a period of conversion.

Question 6

Sustainable agriculture doe not allow use of man-made chemicals (T/F)

Answer 6

False. Use is restricted. Grape growers to understand lifecycle of vineyard, pests and monitor weather forecasts to predict pests / disease. Time spraying for most impact. Integrated pest management (e.g. encourage predators and supporting a range of plants).

Question 7

Biodynamic incorporates what practices

Answer 7

Organic practices + philosophy and cosmology. Vineyard a connected system with the planets, growing to coincide with cycles of planets, moons and stars. Homeopathic fertilisers / pest treatments. Also requires certification.