In this course, you will learn how to prune grapevines, using the “Guyot Simple” pruning style, with, the all important respect of the sap flow, also known as “Gentle Pruning”.
We will cover winter pruning, of already well established Guyot plants.
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Course Content
Why We Prune Grapevines
The Plant Yearly Lifecycle
Plant Anatomy: Recognising Different Types of Wood
The “Guyot Simple” Pruning Style
The Effects of Pruning cuts
The Principles of “Gentle Pruning”
Selecting the Future Cane
The First Cut: Creating a New Spur Along the Sap Flow
The Second Cut: Removing Last Year’s Cane
The Third Cut: Adjusting Future Production Quality and Quantity
Final Cuts: Cleaning Up
Bending the New Cane
Course Conclusion
