Archive for July, 2007

Training a young grape vine: remove lateral shoots

Hello grape growers!

Do you know why and how you should remove lateral shoots on a young vine?

No? Okay, then this post will help you allot.

Why do you need to remove lateral shoots?

When you look at the picture below, you will notice the vine looks like a shrub with one shoot that is [...]

Powdery Mildew On Grapes

I have received numerous question about grapes drying out before they are ready for harvest or that pea-size berries crack open. So, I have decided to write an article about Powdery Mildew and also include some of the pictures send by them - enjoy!
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Wondering what the white powder-like mildew on grapes is? It is called [...]

What is a spur?

How to prune a grape vine spur
I often get the question: “Danie, how do I prune a spur?”
Without knowing how to prune a spur (short bearer) the correct way, you can spoil your potential crop - did you know that? So, I went out into my vineyards and took some really nice pictures that will [...]