Vineyard Management Blog

One Critical Sign Your Cover Crop Is Competing With Vines: Early Canopy Vigor Reduction

Early canopy vigor reduction, characterized by shorter internodes and paler leaves, is a critical sign your cover crop may be competing with vines. Learn to identify this issue using specific measurements like internode length, SPAD readings, and Midday Stem Water Potential, and implement immediate, targeted mitigation strategies to protect vine health and yield.