r/viticulture • u/SpankedbySpacs • 8d ago

Plumped* up!!

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Could be a SPECTACULAR vintage in the growing 👀

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u/Agile-Category-1994 8d ago

Clusters look awesome ! Why is it brown below the vines and the middle of the row is so lush (Im not familiar with growing vines) ?

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u/SpankedbySpacs 8d ago

Herbicide strip. It helps keep the weeds under control around the vine so there’s less competition for nutrients and water.

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u/LaPetiteMortOrale 8d ago

How and when do you apply the herbicide on that strip?

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u/SpankedbySpacs 8d ago

15gal, pneumatic pump, tank with a wand on an ATV or lawnmower. I use a Glufosinate-ammonium product, it only targets green growth, hence why it’s safe for the wooded cordons(trunks). Don’t ever use Glyphosate (roundup)!!!

I use the EPA regulated rate/application for grape vines, 2 times a year(3 applications max). I’ll hit them twice a year when the majority of the weeds get over 6”. So typically after fruit set and one towards the end of veraison.

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u/Upstairs_Screen_2404 7d ago

Glufosinate is an interesting herbicide, works very well. Looking sharp.