Grapes Training Systems and Methods
As we mentioned before, the grapevine is a climbing bush. This means that it needs a kind of supporting system in order to develop properly. Right after the installation of […]
As we mentioned before, the grapevine is a climbing bush. This means that it needs a kind of supporting system in order to develop properly. Right after the installation of […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]