Ever wonder if removing leaves from young vines speeds up their growth? Spoiler alert: it doesn't. In this episode, we put five grape growing myths to bed and give you the clarity you need to nurture a thriving vineyard. Listen in to learn what the top five misheard grape growing concepts are – and find out if you are guilty of any of them.

Whether you're a newbie grower or a seasoned pro, be prepared because your vineyard management practices might be turned on its head!

In this episode, you will hear:

• What happens when you remove leaves off young vines

• The importance of mature leaves in carbohydrate production and young vine training

• Whether competition from undervine crops is a good or bad thing

• Strategic use of fertilizers and risks of excessive nitrogen and potassium

• Pruning tips: timing, pre-pruning, and managing labor efficiently

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Episode Sponsor:

Thank you to Sunridge Nurseries for sponsoring today's episode. Sunridge Nurseries is the exclusive nursery sponsor of the Vineyard Underground podcast. They have been a family-owned company for over 45 years and their dedicated focus on quality and consistency has grown them into the largest supplier of grapevines in both North and South America and the industry leader in nursery standards. Visit them today at SunridgeNurseries.com and mention the code Underground to receive a podcast listener discount on your vine order.

Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.