Vineyard
& Vine Nutrition V
Course Date
23rd 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
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