Re: grape cuttings
> >I haven't seen much in the way of responses to my request for advice > >in using BD techniques or procedures in starting grape cuttings. > > > >Monte Hi! Monte, I am sorry no one has helped out. My family has been grape growers (as we call them) for over a hundred years. But none are yet BD. Our cuttings are taken in the autumn. Three buds long, with a square cut at the base and an angle at the top, to tell which way up to plant them as they will not shoot up side down. Cut close to the bud to avoid "dead stick" which will let disease start. They will be planted with one bud below the ground and two above. We tie them in bundles, all the same way up and "heel them in", place the bottom bud below ground level for the winter. Early spring they are planted in position, taking care as they may have small roots. We take care to use very sharp, clean secateurs to cut them and dip the secateurs in bleach every now and a gain, to avoid fungi. I would see the BD being used to prepare and care for the soil, more than direct use on the cuttings. Personally, I would start at least two years before planting, with a full BD routine, cover crops and green manure's to get the soil and soil biota really firing. Above is the way my family works, but many grower these days store the cuttings in bundles under water, commonly in the swimming pool and then plant into a nursery for a year, then plant the advanced vines, having root pruned and toped them. I do not like this way, but a lot do it. Gil
Re: grape cuttings
>I haven't seen much in the way of responses to my request for advice >in using BD techniques or procedures in starting grape cuttings. > >Monte Monte - Myself - - and I'm no viticulturist - - I dip the root end of the cuttings in barrel compost and set them in shaded raised beds. My success rate is definitely not 100%, but I have been happy with the results. -Allan
Re: grape cuttings
In a message dated 2/3/02 2:59:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just a related question, Monte (et al), the vineyards around here are all using grafted vines. What's the philosphy behind grafting or not grafting grapes? -Allan Allan, It's my understanding that the two primary reasons for grafting to rootstocks with winegrapes are to protect against Phylloxera and to obtain certain growth characteristics pertaining to vigor and crop loads. I haven't seen much in the way of responses to my request for advice in using BD techniques or procedures in starting grape cuttings. Monte
Re: grape cuttings
[EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : > > Dear bdnow list members, > > I am just beginning to learn more about biodynamics. I am planning to > start 3 acres worth of grape plants from cuttings and am wondering if > there are any BD procedures that would be beneficial in this beginning > process. I would greatly appreciate any advise. > > Thank you..Monte hello Monte perhaps I can give you an adress of a bd french "vigneron",friend of Alex podolinsky... A+ PB
Re: Grape Cuttings
In a message dated 2/3/02 4:34:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Vinifera grapes-grafted Issue is root susceptability to phyloxera & nematodes. Location also a variable. >> This is a paranoid chemical view..these [plants] are treated like crap, get sick, then treated like junkies... they are susceptible to everything. sstorch
Re: Grape Cuttings
Allan wrote: Just a related question, Monte (et al), the vineyards around here are all using grafted vines. What's the philosphy behind grafting or not grafting grapes? -Allan American grapes-self rooted FA hybrid grapes-self rooted or grafted depends on variety, etc. Vinifera grapes-grafted Issue is root susceptability to phyloxera & nematodes. Location also a variable. Dan
Re: grape cuttings
Allan Balliett wrote: Just a related question, Monte (et al), the vineyards around here are all using grafted vines. What's the philosphy behind grafting or not grafting grapes? It may be to use a phylloxera (how ever you spell it) resistant root stock with the desired type on top. Gil
Re: grape cuttings
>Dear bdnow list members, > >I am just beginning to learn more about biodynamics. I am planning >to start 3 acres worth of grape plants from cuttings and am >wondering if there are any BD procedures that would be beneficial in >this beginning process. I would greatly appreciate any advise. > >Thank you..Monte Just a related question, Monte (et al), the vineyards around here are all using grafted vines. What's the philosphy behind grafting or not grafting grapes? -Allan
