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February 17, 1959
The Farmville Herald
Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia
What is this article about?
VPI horticulturists advise pruning home vineyards from mid-February until buds swell to manage wood, foliage, and fruit exposure for better growth and spraying.
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February Is Pruning Time In Vineyards
The best time for pruning in the home vineyard is from the middle of February until the buds swell, say VPI horticulturists.
They point out that the grape vines must be pruned annually to reduce the amount of wood and limit the amount of foliage, keep the vine off the ground, expose the fruit to light and air, and permit more thorough spraying.
The specialists explain that fruit is borne on shoots developing on one-year wood or canes. Vines should be pruned to train the trunk and arms so the remaining amount of old wood supports the desirable new wood.
The best time for pruning in the home vineyard is from the middle of February until the buds swell, say VPI horticulturists.
They point out that the grape vines must be pruned annually to reduce the amount of wood and limit the amount of foliage, keep the vine off the ground, expose the fruit to light and air, and permit more thorough spraying.
The specialists explain that fruit is borne on shoots developing on one-year wood or canes. Vines should be pruned to train the trunk and arms so the remaining amount of old wood supports the desirable new wood.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
What keywords are associated?
Pruning
Vineyards
Grape Vines
Vpi Horticulturists
Annual Pruning
What entities or persons were involved?
Vpi Horticulturists
Where did it happen?
Home Vineyard
Story Details
Key Persons
Vpi Horticulturists
Location
Home Vineyard
Event Date
Middle Of February
Story Details
The best time for pruning grape vines is from mid-February until buds swell, to reduce wood, limit foliage, keep vines off ground, expose fruit to light and air, and allow thorough spraying. Fruit borne on one-year wood; prune to train trunk and arms supporting new wood.