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April 2, 1887
Custer Chronicle
Custer, Custer County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Factual article detailing grape vine density per acre, yield progression from three years to full bearing, and profit potential at $150 per acre for wine production after expenses.
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YIELD OF GRAPES FROM AN ACRE.
An acre of vines, in rows six feet one way and eight the other, will give in round numbers 600 vines per acre. In three years they will average enough over two pounds per vine to yield a ton of fruit per acre, and when in full bearing may be kept at this distance apart, to an average crop of ten pounds per vine. This 6,000 pounds, or four and a half tons. Even at 2 cents a pound, for which grapes may be profitably bought for making into wine, this would give $150 per acre: or far more, after deducting expenses of management and cultivation, than can be made from ordinary farm crops.
An acre of vines, in rows six feet one way and eight the other, will give in round numbers 600 vines per acre. In three years they will average enough over two pounds per vine to yield a ton of fruit per acre, and when in full bearing may be kept at this distance apart, to an average crop of ten pounds per vine. This 6,000 pounds, or four and a half tons. Even at 2 cents a pound, for which grapes may be profitably bought for making into wine, this would give $150 per acre: or far more, after deducting expenses of management and cultivation, than can be made from ordinary farm crops.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Economic Calculation
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Grape Yield
Vine Planting
Agricultural Profit
Wine Making
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Story Details
An acre of vines spaced six feet by eight feet yields 600 vines, producing a ton of grapes in three years and up to 6,000 pounds in full bearing, potentially netting $150 per acre at 2 cents per pound after expenses.