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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]