Hi all,
I have some Petite Sirah vines that were planted very late in the season, 3 years ago this Sept. within the Lodi Ca AVA.
There were quit a few clusters beginning to show several weeks ago. I dropped them all as I don't want these vines producing this year...want to wait for 3 full winters/summers (so next year).
Anyway, there are a few of the vines that appear to be really stunted in growth. Their leaves look a bit shriveled or curled at the edges. I don't notice any pests or other issues.
They currently get watered 3x a week with approx. 2 gals per vine per watering. The soil is well draining.
I've used no herbicides (or foliar sprays) of any kind on or near the vines this year.
All the rest of the PS vines look fine (as do nearby Cab Sauv vines).
Ideas on what's going on?
Thanks.
[Edit: Added info]
On a side note - the plants on the other side of the fence are ours. Beyond those, is a street. I've not sprayed those either because I'm in the process of tearing all that out so I can use the area to plant more vines that I'll try as head-trained
I have some Petite Sirah vines that were planted very late in the season, 3 years ago this Sept. within the Lodi Ca AVA.
There were quit a few clusters beginning to show several weeks ago. I dropped them all as I don't want these vines producing this year...want to wait for 3 full winters/summers (so next year).
Anyway, there are a few of the vines that appear to be really stunted in growth. Their leaves look a bit shriveled or curled at the edges. I don't notice any pests or other issues.
They currently get watered 3x a week with approx. 2 gals per vine per watering. The soil is well draining.
I've used no herbicides (or foliar sprays) of any kind on or near the vines this year.
All the rest of the PS vines look fine (as do nearby Cab Sauv vines).
Ideas on what's going on?
Thanks.
[Edit: Added info]
On a side note - the plants on the other side of the fence are ours. Beyond those, is a street. I've not sprayed those either because I'm in the process of tearing all that out so I can use the area to plant more vines that I'll try as head-trained
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