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Wow, sounds like it handles it well but after speaking to a few people and seeing what kind of beef I need, turns out I will be looking for around 50 hp. The best way to accomplish it and stay under $20k will be like a used MX5000 which I believe is 62" wide. But that's a bit scary thinking...

But assuming I did end up with a single tractor for multi-uses (looking at some used units now for around $17k), what is the max width you would feel comfortable with and still 8' rows? Some I am looking at are around 60"-65"

So just an update and maybe a few more questions. There is a good chance that whatever land we end up purchasing for a future home residence and/or vineyard will probably need a fair amount of clearing, tree/stump/rock removal, so I am tending to wonder if it is best to look for a machine that...

Got some pretty good info from a local tractor place today. They sell Kubota and New Holland and stock used tractors here and there as well. At first he recommended a smaller 27hp unit with grass tires and a bucket for $17,700 new although I liked the larger 33 hp model B3300 I think? With R2...

Sounds good. Initially I was looking around 80 hp but sure seems like overkill. Wondering if less than 40 hp would cut it though if I needed to remove tree stumps, etc. I think $15k used would get me something half decent with a couple attachments. I've read a few articles on vineyard...

This may be better in the commercial vineyard section, but most of my postings are here so..... Any recommendations on a size/type of tractor that would be best for a 10-12 acre vineyard. It is still VERY early, but I want to propose an idea and some numbers to my cousin with property. I...

First year. I was advised by Double A and other resources to hill up over the graft unions every winter to insulate

So I hope I did not screw myself by not yet hilling up/covering my graft unions. The vines were planted this past April and after having our first baby in August I just have not had the time to be at the vineyard site (3 miles away on my grandmother's property). Anyhow it has been in the 30's...

Actually it is energizer I was thinking of adding. I think I actually used some nutrient before I pitched the yeast.

I was going to wait until under 1.000 to press but maybe I'll just do it now. Should I add the nutrient b4 or after I press and should I add more yeast after pressing?

Should I be adding yeast nutrient? They've been fermenting for 12 days at about 70F and only at about 1.026

Sounds good. I am awaiting new reagents from Vinmetrica so I had a friend check my TA which he thought needed some tartaric acid. Cab Franc was 5.475 and Lodi Zin is 5.325. I WILL do MLF, thanks for the tips. Good to see I'm on the right track.

I purchased a crusher/destemmer and bladder press last week and 110 lb each of Lodi Zin and Cab Franc. I have only done kits thus far and hoping I am doing things correctly. Crushed and stemmed both into large wide vats. Measured 25 and 22 brix. Added pectic enzyme, k meta and 1/4 oak powder...

So I know this type of thread probably comes up quite often, but I am thinking of getting a bladder press this weekend. I know they are not cheap at $1,080 but I am really intrigued by the speed of use, efficiency, and would seem easier to clean. I currently have only been doing kits for 3...

I have some friends with wild native grapes in their property but only 12 brix as of last week. Also a neighbor that has about 20 clusters that he is hoping I can make into a gallon? Also only about 15 brix. What should I be shooting for? I was assuming at least 20. Also target TA...

Unrelated, but thought I'd share my joy and introduce my first baby, Kai. The newest wino in the family lol. Born 08/31/13 at 6 lb 12 oz.

Ok good to hear. Looking forward to see this project evolve.

Ok, thanks for all the great replies. I will have to make sure to cut back late winter or early spring, I'll have to stop with the Sevin for a while and see if I can apply something for the mildew/fungus and water ASAP

Ok, at least I won't have a crop for a few years so hopefully I can learn the lessons now. Should I go ahead and water in the next few days? On a side note, is it true that next spring I should be cutting them back all the way down to the ground and just leaving 3-4 buds. It seems like ac...

So is Sevin only suppose to be applied on overcast days or around sunset?