vine pruning course
Gain expertise in vine pruning to boost yields and enhance wine quality. The course covers spur versus cane techniques, vigour evaluation on VSP trellises, bud load management, canopy control, and custom strategies for different vineyard blocks, ideal for professional vineyard and farming teams seeking reliable results.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical guidance on selecting grape varieties, understanding growth cycles, and deciding between spur or cane pruning methods. Participants learn to evaluate vine vigor on VSP trellises, determine bud loads, and manage canopy for optimal yield and fruit quality. It includes field guides, site-specific plans, and visual aids to prune effectively, minimise diseases, and ensure consistent high-quality grape production.
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Develop skills
- Variety-tailored pruning: select spur or cane methods suited to specific grape varieties.
- Vigour evaluation on VSP: apply pruning weights and Ravaz index for vine balance.
- Bud load management: adjust counts to achieve target yields and quality standards.
- Disease-preventive pruning: design canopy for better airflow, sunlight, and mildew resistance.
- Site-adapted pruning: customise techniques for vigorous, weak, or injured vines.
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