by AJ Perry | Oct 1, 2019 | April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, October, September, Vineyard Services
Have you ever wondered why some vines don’t seem to respond to irrigation during extreme heat events where others thrive? One of the biggest benefits of straw mulching is that it helps retain soil moisture. Vines with under-vine straw mulch cope better with our...
by LG Vineyard Services | Jun 10, 2019 | April, Main Services, November, October, Vineyard Services
Herbicide spraying is best done early to maintain control. Controlling weeds when they are small is so much easier than trying to control them when they are large and woody. By doing so less chemical will be required and weed germination will be better managed. A...
by LG Vineyard Services | Apr 15, 2019 | April, Vineyard Services
Improving soil structure doesn’t happen overnight, but establishing an annual soil conditioning program goes a long way to building healthy soils. Undertaking soil tests and plant leaf analysis identifies surplus and deficits, trace element and nutrient...
by LG Vineyard Services | Apr 14, 2019 | April, Vineyard Services
Cover Cropping and permanent pasture in vineyards builds organic matter and improves soil health. This work commences after harvest from mid-April through to late May. Soil aeration is recommended through the use of the Yeoman plow. We til to a depth that allows the...
