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VINEYARD DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST

 

Determine market outlook and winery demand, and select appropriate varieties  (One year in advance) Install deer/elk fencing if needed.
 Determine physical and chemical suitability of soil (back hoe, soil test.) Layout and plant vineyard in the spring after the frost hazard has past and the soil has warmed.
Check Irrigation water availability and quality.  (One year in advance).  
Check for diseases and nutritional imbalances of existing crops.  
Control perennial weeds:  bindweed. Paul E. Read, Professor
Clear site and level the land if needed. University of Nebraska Viticulture Program
Rip the soil when it is dry (August-September) 377 Plant Science Hall
Disc, plow, smooth soil in preparation for planting. Lincoln, NE  68583-0724
Survey the vineyard site.  
Make scale drawing of the proposed new vineyard.  
Order #1 certified virus free dormant rooted cuttings from nursery. (9 months before planting)  
Install irrigation system.  
   

 

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