What is pH? pH and CEC Effects of pH on nutrients More Info
Adapted from Terry Bates and Tony Wolf. 2008. Nutrient management. In Tony K. Wolf (Ed.), Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America (pp. 141-168). Ithaca:NRAES.
Impact …
Soil Sampling in Vineyards
Sampling depth Sampling area Sample care Testing More information
David Lockwood, University of Tennessee / University of Georgia
Use a soil probe to take samples. Photo by David Lockwood, University of Tennessee / University of Georgia.
Preplant and postplant soil …
Vineyard Design
Site Prep Prep Timeline Row Orientation Terra-Forming Row Spacing Vine Spacing Headlands & Alleys More Info
Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University
The first step in planting a vineyard is to remove all large vegetation. Photo by Patty Skinkis, Oregon State
Vineyard Soils: Biology
Mark Chien, Penn State University
The soil food web is relatively new to the viticulture lexicon. It refers to the great diversity of biological life that exists in the soil medium. This myriad of organisms is often present …
Vineyard Soils: Texture and Structure
Mark Chien, Penn State University
Consider soil texture, structure, drainage, and aeration when evaluating land for a new vineyard. Photo by Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University.
The physical properties of vineyard soils are critically important to wine quality, …
Vineyard Soils: Nutrients
Mark Chien, Penn State University
Digging soil cores with a vineyard soil scientist to produce an accurate soil map. Photo by Mark Chien, Penn State University.
For many years, soil chemistry was considered the most important part of …
Soil Quality in Vineyards
Mark Chien, Penn State University
Soil quality is considered by some to be paramount in the production of fine wines. However, grapes are grown worldwide on a wide variety of soils, and grapevines are adapted to a …
Where to Plant a Vineyard: Climate
Terroir
Mark Chien, Penn State University
Terroir is a French word that, despite its lack of a clear definition, finds itself at the center of any effort to define wine quality. As defined by French geologist Yves Herody, …
Vineyard Site Selection
Elevation Slope Aspect Site History Other Considerations More Info
Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University
Walking the site with a knowledgeable viticulture consultant in Pennsylvania. Photo by Mark Chien, Penn State University.
Every decision made during the establishment and life of …