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Mulching on berms
Fourie (2021) found in the Coastal Region that a mulch that was formed by mulching in the work row, decreased the irrigation requirement of a vineyard by up to 50 mm.
By Hanno van Schalkwyk · 6 min read
Post-harvest vineyard practices
PHOTO 1. In this block of Grenache noir it is obvious that growth and production are much weaker in the sections which are affected by couch grass.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Gen-Z cover crop demo plots – results and findings from the 2018 season
In 2017 Vinpro launched a new technology transfer project, namely the Gen-Z Vineyard Project. The objective of this project is to establish various types of dem
By Doronae · 4 min read
Manganese deficiencies
During the past season, symptoms of manganese deficiency were relatively commonly observed in wine grapes in the Coastal Region areas.
By Hanno van Schalkwyk · 4 min read
Let nature work for you - employ winter weeds as cover crops
The use of certain winter weeds as cover crops appears to be a pragmatic alternative for cultivation regions with erratic winter rainfall.
By Hennie Visser · 5 min read
Under-vine living mulches
Broadleaf annuals are gaining popularity and are frequently being used as under-vine living mulches.
By Etienne Terblanche · 6 min read
Post-harvest strategy for maximum reserve accumulation in grapevines
It is crucial to keep the grapevine and soil as healthy and optimal as possible to enable maximum build-up of reserves post harvest.
By Klaas Coetzee · 8 min read
Profile pit stories with Johan
With this article, I will summarise a few regular soil-related questions and answers.
By Johan de Jager · 8 min read
Irrigation duration - time to give water... but how much is enough?
The answer to this question is complex and dependent on a whole series of factors. In this article, we investigate the factors a producer should consider regarding irrigation duration. We also look at a few hypothetical scenarios and suggestions.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 7 min read
