059: Late Season Vineyard Management Considerations

Late season vineyard management is important for preparing your vineyard between harvest and dormancy, or whenever the ground freezes, depending on your location. In this episode, we cover each of the three main areas this period focuses on: compost application, vineyard floor management, and dormant season spraying.

Listen in for late season vineyard management tips on composting, cover crops, and sprays.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Benefits and considerations of using compost to improve soil structure and provide slow-release nutrients.

• Post-harvest fertilization tips, including nutrient timing and selection.

• Cover cropping for erosion prevention and soil health enhancement.

• Which cover crops to use and their benefits.

• Dormant spraying techniques to prevent fungal diseases and protect pruning wounds.

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Resources:

Register for Fritz’s FREE virtual live learning event, Breaking Bad Pruning Habits, on January 8th at 5 pm CST

https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/breakingbad

Access additional compost resources and information from Fritz - https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/compost

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