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Unit 5 - Pruning - White

This document discusses trellising and pruning methods for grapevines. It describes different trellis systems including two-wire trellises, vertically divided trellises, and horizontally divided trellises. Major trellis styles are also outlined such as vertical shoot positioning and the Hudson River umbrella. The document defines pruning terms and describes reasons for pruning like balancing vine growth and crop load. It covers balanced pruning methods and different types of pruning including spur pruning and cane pruning. Key attributes of quality trellises and considerations for selecting canes are also summarized.

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Unit 5 - Pruning - White

This document discusses trellising and pruning methods for grapevines. It describes different trellis systems including two-wire trellises, vertically divided trellises, and horizontally divided trellises. Major trellis styles are also outlined such as vertical shoot positioning and the Hudson River umbrella. The document defines pruning terms and describes reasons for pruning like balancing vine growth and crop load. It covers balanced pruning methods and different types of pruning including spur pruning and cane pruning. Key attributes of quality trellises and considerations for selecting canes are also summarized.

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Unit 5.

Pruning & Trellising

Unit 5. Pruning & Trellising


Trellis Systems
• Trellis is the support structure for the vine
framework
• Method of training determines trellis
design
• Trellis can alter growth and quality of a
vine

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Goal of Trellis Systems
• Maximize quality by balance
• Easy management
• Reasonably priced and durable

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Quality Trellis Attributes
• Spread and control canes
• Avoid competition between vines
• Provide renewal zone
• Avoid winter damage
• Sunlight access and reduced shading
• Allow air and spray penetration
• Well exposed leaves and uniform
budbreak
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Definitions

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Two-wire Trellis

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Major Trellis Systems
• Different trellis systems for different
conditions:
1. Vertical non-divided
2. Vertically divided
3. Horizontally divided

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Vertical Shoot Positioning

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Pendelbogen

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Hudson River Umbrella

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Scott Henry

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Four-arm Kniffen

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Geneva Double Curtain

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End Post Anchoring

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End Post Anchoring (2)

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Horizontally Divided Trellis

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Horizontally Divided Trellis

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Pruning Definitions
• Dormant pruning
• Green pruning
• Over pruning
• Light pruning
• Crop size
• Crop level
• Crop load

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Reasons to Prune
• Decrease labor and facilitate vineyard
operations
• Balance vegetative and fruit production
• Maintain quality and consistent yield

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Balanced Pruning
• Understand a vines
capacity
• Methods:
– Yield to pruning weight
ratio
– Pruning weights
– Shoot or cane weight
– Vineyard scorecard

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Types of Pruning
• Classify pruning type on:
– Amount and arrangement of two year old
wood
– Length of bearers
– Position and arrangement of bearers
• Main types:
– Spur pruning
– Cane pruning

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Spur Pruning
• Head or cordon trained
• Spur length one to four nodes
• Fast and economical
• Select best spurs
• Ineffective with poor basal bud fruitfulness

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Cane Pruning
• Long bearers with 8 to 20 buds
• Head trained
• Renewal spur
• Apical dominance

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Selecting Canes
• Pencil thickness
• Medium internode length
• Uniform wood color
• Well hardened wood
• Well exposed wood
• Good positioning to keep shape

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