Monthly Archives: <span>July 2019</span>

Grapevines Planting and Plant spacing – Number of plants per hectare

Grapevines Planting and Plant spacing – Number of plants per hectare

Planting date depends on the vine variety, weather conditions and the grower’s preferences. Ideally, we could plant our benchgrafts during the entire winter period. However, the second half of the […]

Soil Requirements and Preparation for Grapevine Farming

Soil Requirements and Preparation for Grapevine Farming

The first step towards effective soil preparation is the soil analysis and pH. Soil samples are collected every year during wither. Many farmers collect soil from 4 different spots of […]

Deciding on Grape Varieties

Deciding on Grape Varieties

Deciding on the grape variety is not an easy thing. It is crucial to consider the growing method we will choose, the varieties of grapes that thrive in our area […]

Grape Plant Information

Grape Plant Information

Grape Plant Wiki – Stages of Grape Growth Grapevines belong to Vitaceae family, while the most commonly used varieties belong to Vitis vinifera species (European vine). Other Euvitis subspecies are […]

Grapes Health Benefits

Grapes Health Benefits

Benefits of Eating Grapes Grapes are among the most famous summer fruits. People consume grapes for thousands of years, as the fruit has always been a key element of their […]

Fast Facts on Grapes

Fast Facts on Grapes

Interesting facts about grapes Grape domestic cultivation started about 8.000 years ago in the Near East. Ancient Greeks believed that god Dionysus brought the first vine to them. The Greek […]

Viticulture Definition – What is Viticulture?

Viticulture Definition – What is Viticulture?

Viticulture vs. Oenology – Historical Data  Viticulture refers to studying and growing grapes, either for wine production or for raw consumption (table grapes). Viticulture includes all the agricultural studies, efforts, […]