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VIN 122 - Planting and Early Care

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to vineyard training systems, economics of vineyards and cultural practices for nonbearing vineyards. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of vineyard site selection, grape cultivars and trellis installation.
Competencies
  1. Contrast effective methods of planting
    1. Evaluate automated planting methods
    2. Evaluate manual planting methods
    3. Contrast benefits of dormant and active vines
    4. Identify needs for grafted vines
  2. Explain methods of weed control
    1. Contrast pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides
    2. Identify pros and cons of mulch
    3. Identify pros and cons of grow tubes
    4. Calculate herbicide application rates
  3. Describe training and canopy management methods in young vineyards
    1. Identify methods for new vines
    2. Identify methods for 1yr old vines
    3. Identify methods for 2yr old vines
  4. Describe pruning methods in young vineyards
    1. Identify methods for new vines
    2. Identify methods for 1yr old vines
    3. Identify methods for 2yr old vines
  5. Evaluate the impact cultural practices have on managing vines after planting
    1. Identify characteristics of properly and poorly managed vines
    2. Relate impact of water and fertility
    3. Evaluate the needs for pest control
  6. Analyze vineyard economics
    1. Calculate costs
    2. Calculate potential income
    3. Estimate future break even points
    4. Compare vineyard cash flow scenarios



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