Biodynamic Viticulture

Question 1

What does biodynamic viticulture practice?

Answer 1

Same as organic, incorporates philosophy and cosmology.
GG practices coincide with cycles of planets, moon, stars.

Question 2

Give an example of biodynamic practices? (Moon ascending/descending)

Answer 2

Moon ascending- summer mood, sap rising= take cuttings for grafting. Pruning avoided.
Moon descending- winter mood, roots favoured= best time to plant and prune.

Question 3

What is preparation 500?

Answer 3

Bury cow’s horn filled with cow manure over winter.
Dig up, dynamise. Stir contents into water- create vortex and reverse.
Water memorises power of preparation, pass onto vy.
Sprayed onto soil as homeopathic compost.
Catalyse humus formation.

Question 4

What is preparation 501?

Answer 4

Bury cow’s horn filled with quarts (silica) for 6 months.
Dig up, dynamise, spray.
Encourage plant growth.

Question 5

What is biodynamic compost?

Answer 5

Compost that is first activated by series of starters added in tiny quantities. (chamomile, nettle etc)
Assists with decomposition of compost.

Question 6

What is ‘ashing’?

Answer 6

Spreading burnt weeds/seeds/harmful animals onto vy to warn off hazards.