Vineyard & Vine Nutrition V

Course Date







23^rd June 2015

Venue

White Castle Vineyard, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny. NP7 8RA.

About the course

The course will be run by Chris Cooper, Chris is responsible for writing the UKVA Pesticides Booklet [green book]

Attendees should come away informed how different soils can affect the growth of vines and therefore the importance of site & rootstock selection. Attendees should gain a working knowledge of macro & micro nutrients, and how these effect vine growth & development, problems associated with limited or excess nutrients plus a guide on how other factors impact on vine growth & berry development.

This course is open to all even those who have a vine in their garden.

Course Title: Vine Nutrition

The course will address the following points:

• What are you aiming to achieve with your vineyard?

• Soil types and the effect on rootstock & training

• Nutrient usage by the vine/plants

• Typical deficiency symptoms

• Identifying and rectifying the problem

• New Technologies

Course Costs



The all-in cost of the day is £65.60…per person.

Payment by Cheque, made payable to   Village alive Trust and sent to Robb Merchant, White Castle Vineyard, Llanvetherine Abergavenny NP7 8RA

Timetable:



10.00AM             Meet at White Castle  Vineyard, Llanvetherine Abergavenny NP7 8RA



10.30-12.45        In the vineyard, to look at location, soils, planting, training and care



12.45-13.30        lunch (Please indicate if any vegetarian/dietary requirements)

13.30 -15.30       Vine Nutrition          



Around 15.30       Finish