HFT-4866 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Grape Leaves, Botrytis Cinerea, Merlot
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1: when selecting a site for the vineyard, what is the first thing a viticulturist should do: t/f: it is possible to identify a grapevine from its leaf, t/f: old world vineyards usually plant their vineyards close together. Viticulture: (cid:498)the science and practice of grape culture(cid:499) When selecting a vineyard site, the grower needs to consider vineyard: macroclimates, mesoclimates, soils, elevations, slopes, average temperatures, rainfall and humidity, neighboring bodies of water. This is critical to determine if there are any concerns with soil modifications and pests/diseases. Step 1: examining the land: firth the viticulturist needs to determine if the land is good for planting vines by collecting the following information: Step 2: layouts: the layout for each vine block and for an irrigation system are prepared prior to planting the grapes. Step 3: block by block: within each block, the viticulturist needs to determine:
