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Close-up of ripe green grapes hanging in a vineyard in Vĩnh Hải, Vietnam.

Canopy Management in a Drought Year: When the Rules Change for Experienced Vineyard Managers

Drought years demand a radical shift in canopy management. Traditional practices can harm vines and yield. Learn how to adapt your strategies, prioritize vine health, and optimize water use with precise monitoring and targeted interventions.

July 22, 2026

10 min read

#drought canopy#water stress#leaf removal

Aerial shot of grapevines casting shadows on red soil in Burgos, Spain.

Optimizing Cover Crop Germination: Mastering Minimum Soil Temperatures for Vineyard Success

Achieving robust cover crop stands in vineyards hinges on understanding and accurately measuring minimum soil temperatures. This guide provides specific temperature thresholds for common cover crop species and a step-by-step process for determining optimal seeding timing, preventing costly germination failures.

July 21, 2026

5 min read

#soil temperature#cover crop germination#seeding timing

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