Quarry Hill Vineyard

[QuarryHillVineyard]

I started this vineyard in the spring of this year. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.

 

[UBB]

What do you have planted and how many? Looks great thus far!

 

[QuarryHillVineyard]

Right now there are 60 vines. I have some Steuben and some Vidal Blanc.

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

Nice. You can prune anything green below the 2'-3' mark. Forces more enegry to go to the top, roots and stalk.

 

[grapeman]

I would NOT prune the lower leaves or growth this year. By leaving them growing, you are creating more food reserves for the vine which goes to the root system allowing for a healthier vine in the future. You aren't growing the whole trunk and arms this year, so don't try to force them to grow that way.

 

[QuarryHillVineyard]

Thanks. I think I'll leave the foliage for now.

 

[TxBrew]

Very nice setup! Do you have any tension adjusters on those lines?

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

Yup, grapemans right, I just looked at the photo and opened my mouth and did not realize that they are in the first year.

 

[BobR]

Yes, very nice for being first year vines! I wish that mine looked half that good. You have either been doing some serious watering, or you've been getting rain. Where are you located? Any plans to expand in the future?

 

[QuarryHillVineyard]

I need to add some tensioners. I didn't expect them to get this big this year. I guess the irrigation really paid off.

 

[QuarryHillVineyard]

I'm in southern Indiana.

 

[BobR]

Well, it sure looks real nice. Watering has sure paid off for you.