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Precision Mowing: Optimizing Timing and Height for Vineyard Canopy Health

Experienced vineyard managers know that precise mowing timing and height are critical for managing canopy microclimates. Suboptimal practices can lead to increased humidity, higher disease pressure, and significant costs. This post details actionable strategies, exact specifications, and step-by-step processes to optimize mowing for healthier vines and improved fruit quality.

June 15, 2026

10 min read

#mowing#cover crop#humidity

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Optimizing High-Vigor Vines: The Three-Bud Spur Adjustment in Spur Pruning

High-vigor vines, when spur-pruned conventionally, often lead to dense canopies and compromised fruit quality. This post details a targeted adjustment: consistently leaving three-bud spurs on high-vigor cordons to distribute energy, balance growth, and improve fruit quality.

June 14, 2026

5 min read

#spur pruning#high vigor#bud load

Man pruning grapevines in a leafless vineyard during winter, focusing on maintenance and care.

Winter Pruning Mastery: Techniques, Timing, and Training System Decisions for Optimal Vineyard Health

This in-depth guide provides experienced vineyard managers with advanced strategies for winter pruning. Learn to assess vine balance, master spur and cane pruning, implement disease control protocols, and correct past pruning errors for sustained vineyard productivity and health, ensuring optimal yields and quality.

June 13, 2026

26 min read

#winter pruning#cane pruning#spur pruning

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Mastering Problem Resolution: How to Respond When a Crew Member Reports an Issue

Learn how experienced vineyard managers can effectively respond when crew members report problems. This guide provides a structured, step-by-step process for acknowledging, assessing, and resolving issues, emphasizing the importance of a proactive reporting culture and leveraging technology like VinoBloc for optimal vineyard management.

June 11, 2026

12 min read

#worker reporting#crew management#safety culture

Vineyard Management Blog

Precision Mowing: Optimizing Timing and Height for Vineyard Canopy Health

Optimizing High-Vigor Vines: The Three-Bud Spur Adjustment in Spur Pruning

Winter Pruning Mastery: Techniques, Timing, and Training System Decisions for Optimal Vineyard Health

Mastering Problem Resolution: How to Respond When a Crew Member Reports an Issue

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