There are several different types of end post construction some standard some a little unconventional, but all functional. Note the use of both the spring and ratchet. This is the one place you should not skimp because it can come back to haunt you later. End post construction of a trellis begins with the end post assembly. As with any type of construction, the foundation is the most important and the best starting point. Now that we have established the importance of a trellis system, it is important to determine the materials.
At this time, essentially all grape vineyards in Nebraska are hand-harvested, so trellis systems appropriate for mechanized harvest are not presented in this discussion. Choice of a trellis system will be different for grapes that are to be machine harvested, than for those that will be picked by hand. HarvestĪ strong, well-designed trellis facilitates harvest.
Vines maybe sprayed more effectively without the concern of herbicide damage to the vines. This is not only true with fungicides but also with insecticides.įurthermore with vines trained on a trellis, the job of weed control under the plants becomes much easier. With plants on a trellis it is also easier to then spray the vines and get a more thorough and even coverage. With vines trained onto a trellis fruit is not in contact with the soil, eliminating soil borne fruit rots. With a vine on a trellis and the proper canopy management, better airflow is established. Grapevines are subject to a diversity of fungal diseases, most of which are more devastating under stagnant, moist air conditions. This makes it easy to see what parts of the vine need to be pruned and to easily see what clusters need to be removed in the cluster thinning process. A properly constructed trellis also facilitates vine size, structure and canopy management. Many of the ways to get more sunlight to the grape plants and their clusters are by pruning, canopy management, and a north south trellis alignment. In addition, the formation of buds essential to production of the subsequent years crops dependent on light falling on the developing canes.
Photosynthesis in the grape leaves result in production of sugars and other products essential to development of high quality fruit.
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All grapes will be more productive in full sun than if they are grown in shady conditions. Grapes need light in order to flower and develop into desirable grapes. Methods and materials required for a suitable trellis system will be presented following discussion of the reasons for training grapes onto a satisfactory support system or trellis. In addition, trellised vines are out of the way of cultivation and other vineyard operations. University of Nebraska Viticulture ProgramĪccording to Winkler, "grapevines cannot be grown satisfactorily without some form of support." Why is this the case? There are multiple reasons for training vines onto a trellis, including maximizing light interception, reducing labor cost, avoiding delayed bearing, minimizing disease pressure and developing a strong, straight trunk. Read, Professor of Horticulture/Viticulturists
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