9CourseWineMusician
Sic Semper Verum Vinum
Friends,
(I frickin' LOVE this place!)
I'm kind of multi-tasking here: In other parts of the forum I am learning the science and process of wine-making from the grape to bottle. But this thread is to tap my green-thumb-growing mentors on what to do from ground to grape! (again, just research at this point - don't want to get ahead of myself).
So my first question is this, I have a substantially open place to begin a SMALL vineyard. I am at a loss as to what to do with this ground that I have. As far as I know it is well irrigated (naturally) and very well lit. What would some of the first steps be if I were to want to start planting? Like, what do I need to check to determine what grapes I can grow, and what season(s) are best for planting/starting? Does the grape varietal determine that?
I understand, through previous research, that starting a vineyard means a wait of anywhere between 3 to 5 years before I get a working crop (and I'm ready for that).
So....where do I start!? :-D
Thank You, all!
(I frickin' LOVE this place!)
I'm kind of multi-tasking here: In other parts of the forum I am learning the science and process of wine-making from the grape to bottle. But this thread is to tap my green-thumb-growing mentors on what to do from ground to grape! (again, just research at this point - don't want to get ahead of myself).
So my first question is this, I have a substantially open place to begin a SMALL vineyard. I am at a loss as to what to do with this ground that I have. As far as I know it is well irrigated (naturally) and very well lit. What would some of the first steps be if I were to want to start planting? Like, what do I need to check to determine what grapes I can grow, and what season(s) are best for planting/starting? Does the grape varietal determine that?
I understand, through previous research, that starting a vineyard means a wait of anywhere between 3 to 5 years before I get a working crop (and I'm ready for that).
So....where do I start!? :-D
Thank You, all!