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Making Sense of Canopy Management

September 2012
 
by Glenn McGourty
 
 
Canopy management is an essential part of growing high-quality winegrapes. Many of the practices are expensive, require careful timing and also may prevent disease, improve fruit color and ultimately make better wine. This past spring I attended two industry seminars about canopy management with very new and updated information.
 

 
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