In 2016, we planted 200 grape vines in deep pots. All but 2 (both Merlot) broke dormancy and survived (some thrived) to winter, 2017.
In particular, these consisted of
When breaking dormancy in 2017, the Syrah leaves were noticeably pale yellow in comparison with the other potted vines. The Garnacha, too, appeared a bit chlorotic, but responded well to a liquid organic fertilizer. The Merlot, both batches, looked great, despite earlier concerns. The Cabernet have performed well once planted in the ground this Spring. Our opinion is that frequent watering during the hot, dry summer of 2016 caused leaching of the soil in the pots. However, the vine roots looked really good upon final planting, with solid root balls encompassing the entirety of the pots. In the Spring of 2017 in addition to the potted vines, we planted the following in bare root vines large holes with wells around each vine:
So, our total plants at this point are:
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Charles LearyIn the 1990s I started Chicory Farm in the Florida Parishes of Louisiana, becoming one of the state's first certified organic vegetable farms. I also opened an acclaimed Creole Vegetarian restaurant in Uptown New Orleans. From 2000-18, I was the Proprietor/ Chef of Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia, but also lived part time in Andalusia since 2002. My entrepreneurial endeavours have won accolades from the inaugural Tibbetts Award of the U.S. Small Business Administration to the inaugural Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award. ArchivesCategories
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