1
Q
A producer in a very hot sunny region without irrigation and low rainfall is looking to plant a new vineyard. What level of planting density is desirable and why?
A
Low planting density. This ensures that the vines are not competing for limited water resources.
2
Q
How can bush vines protect grapes from sunburn?
A
The grower lets the shoots flop over providing shade which protects the grapes
3
Q
Where practical and affordable why are bush vines being slowly replaced in parts of Spain?
A
- To allow for machine harvesting
- To allow for mechanisation
