Viticulture

Frost damage in the vineyards and ways of prevention

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), while known to be durable and resilient plants, can be sensitive to frost and low temperatures. Resistance to low temperatures is at its highest when the crop […]

How to use Cover Crops in Vineyards and their Advantages

Cover crops in vineyards Erosion, soil degradation due to extensive farming and tillage, biodiversity loss, and loss of water and moisture from topsoil are just some of the problems farmers […]

The use of Technology in Contemporary Viticulture

Technology has changed every aspect of life. As far as viticulture is concerned, technology has dramatically changed the way growers make decisions on when and how to irrigate, on when […]

Grape Yield per Hectare and Acre

Vineyard Yield per Hectare and Acre As far as yield is concerned, in general, when we harvest table grape varieties, we can harvest a higher yield than when we grow […]

How to Grow Grapes for Profit – Commercial Grape Grower’s Essential Guide

Summary of Vineyard Farming – Growing Grapes Commercially Grape production–if done rationally and on a scalable basis- can be a good source of long term income. However, vine growing, either […]

Grape Harvesting – When and How to Harvest your Vineyard

Grape harvesting is one of the most important procedures for grapevine producers. In many countries, the day of harvesting is so great that producers organize fiestas to celebrate the great […]

Common Grapevine Pest and Diseases

Grapevine pests Phylloxera Phylloxera vastatrix (PLANCHON), is such a destructive aphid for grapevine’s root system, which was mainly the reason for the utilization of grafted plants in Europe. The pest […]

Grapes Fertilizer Management

How and when to fertilize grapes – Vineyard fertilizer requirements First of all, you have to take into consideration the soil condition of your field through semiannual or annual soil […]

Grapes Irrigation and Water Management

How and when to irrigate vineyards There are several schools of thought when it comes to vine irrigation. You can rarely find two experienced grape farmers who can agree on […]

Vine Pruning, Defoliation and Thinning

Pruning is one of the most important growing techniques of vine cultivation. Vine prunings are divided into two main categories: Shaping prunings and Balanced prunings Shaping prunings include all the […]