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VIN 121 - Pre-Plant Decisions

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to selecting and preparing successful vineyard sites, cultivar selection and trellis installation.
Competencies
  1. Explain soil characteristics suitable for vineyards
    1. Evaluate impact of drainage
    2. Describe impact of soil texture
  2. Identify site characteristics that are conducive to successful grape production
    1. Evaluate the role of aspect.
    2. Evaluate the role of slope
    3. Evaluate the impact of meso-climate
  3. Describe methods of field layout and preparation before planting
    1. Determine proper row orientation
    2. Analyze impact of ground cover
    3. Explain the role of fertility
    4. Analyze soil modification techniques
  4. Understand grape variety characteristics
    1. Identify different growth habits
    2. Identify different growing season requirements
    3. Identify disease susceptibility
    4. Assess suitability of cultivars for a given location
  5. Explain methods of trellis configuration
    1. Evaluate the uses of the bracing systems
    2. Analyze methods of wire configuration
    3. Contrast the characteristics of each system
    4. Calculate trellis requirements
  6. Evaluate methods of trellis construction
    1. Differentiate post qualities
    2. Evaluate different types of wire
    3. Evaluate different methods of installation



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