Understanding Vine Balance: An Important Concept in Vineyard Management

Patricia A. Skinkis and Amanda J. Vance
EM 9068 | Published June 2013, Reviewed 2021

Summary

Vineyard design and management methods that create vine balance will help sustain productive yields, achieve desired fruit quality and maintain vine health. Different climates across Oregon will affect strategies for achieving vine balance, but the basic approach is the same everywhere.

About the authors

Amanda J. Vance
Research assistant, Berry crops
Oregon State University

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