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That recommendation makes more sense. The more information we ger, the better we can see if it seems right. 1/4 pound once a month can mean 3 pounds per year (about 1200-1500 pounds per acre), which would be way too much and cause problems. 1/4 pound once a month for 4 months is 1 pound per vine or about 300-400 pounds per year-much better.
Haredening off is more of an issue farther north, but happens before winter. It prpares the vine for the dormant season, which really happens everywhere, even where it is warm all year. The vines may not lose all the leaves, but they need the period to prepare for the next growing season. Sort of like a bear- it goes to sleep in cold weather- doesn't shed all it's fur or die. There is a lot more to it than that, but should give you a quick idea on it.
Good luck with the vines. In a few years, you will be swimming in wine!
Haredening off is more of an issue farther north, but happens before winter. It prpares the vine for the dormant season, which really happens everywhere, even where it is warm all year. The vines may not lose all the leaves, but they need the period to prepare for the next growing season. Sort of like a bear- it goes to sleep in cold weather- doesn't shed all it's fur or die. There is a lot more to it than that, but should give you a quick idea on it.
Good luck with the vines. In a few years, you will be swimming in wine!