How to Grow Pinot Noir Grapevines
Pinot Noir grapes have been cultivated for wine for centuries. Since Roman times, wine made from the red Pinot Noir grapes has been coveted for its flavor, and the Catholic Church used it as a sacramental wine of choice. Pinot Noir grapes grow best in well-drained soil with strong solar exposure. Besides Burgundy, France, areas in Oregon and New Zealand are the most famous places for growing Pinot Noir, but other areas of the world are gaining prominence. The Pinot Noir grape is considered difficult to grow, but that is because of the environmental conditions demanded by the grape and not by the care required. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Plant Pinot Noir grapevines where they will get plenty of sunlight but remain cool. A gentle, east-sloping hill offers the best exposure to sunlight.
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Dig up 6 to 8 inches of soil in quick-draining area. Add gravel to the soil. Mix by volume one part gravel to two parts soil, and replace it in the planting area.
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Dig holes 2-1/2 to 3 feet deep for a trellis. Place posts for the trellis in the holes. Fill the holes with the mixture of potting soil and gravel to allow for good drainage.
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Remove damaged roots and secondary or weaker canes from the grapevines.
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Dig shallow holes at the base of the trellis holes. Spread the roots of the Pinot Noir grapevines and place them gently into the holes. Cover them with a thin layer of potting soil.
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Trim off all but the two strongest buds on each stem. Water once a day in the morning or late afternoon, while it is still cool. Watering isn't necessary on days with rain.
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Tips & Warnings
Pinot Noir vines will not produce a strong crop of grapes during the first year of growth. The first year is used by the vines to establish strong roots. Second-year plants will produce much stronger crops.
References
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