049: Midsummer Mismanagement in the Vineyard

In the cycle of vineyard management, every season brings its unique set of challenges and opportunities. As we navigate past fruit set but not quite at veraison, our focus should pivot to protecting and enhancing the quality of the fruit that is already on the vines. This period demands precise interventions to ensure the health and quality of our crops.

In this episode, Fritz shares the six key areas of vineyard management that can easily go awry in this midsummer season and how to avoid those mistakes in your vineyard. Listen in to learn what not to do so you can have a thriving vineyard this summer.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What improper canopy management looks like and how to hedge effectively

• What a "taco canopy" is and how to manage it

• The risk of summer sprays and alternatives to avoid burning plants

• The best time to add fertilizer (aka nitrogen)

• Why you shouldn't take off leaves with chlorosis

• The importance of controlling weeds early on

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Episode Sponsor:

Thank you to Clemens Technologies for sponsoring today's episode. Clemens Technologies is the market leader in machinery for all elements of vineyard management. Visit https://www.clemens-online.com/us/ and provide the code UNDERGROUND to receive 5% off your order of in-stock machinery. Or reach out to Thomas Clemens directly at [email protected] with any questions.

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