Table of Contents

Chapter Chapter Name Page
Chapter 1 Choosing the Location 20
Chapter 2 The Importance of Photosynthesis 22
Chapter 3 Sunlight & Temperatures 24
Chapter 4 Soil Testing & Preparation 26
Chapter 5 Selecting the Vines 29
Chapter 6 The Trellis System 32
Chapter 7 Installing the Vineyard 35
Chapter 8 Watering Guide 41
Chapter 9 Maintaining the Vineyard - First Year 45
Chapter 10 Maintaining the Vineyard - Second Year 50
Chapter 11 Maintaining the Vineyard - Third Year 52
Chapter 12 Maintaining the Vineyard - Fourth Year 55
Chapter 13 Maintaining the Vineyard - Fifth Year & Beyond 58
Chapter 14 Common Vineyard Diseases, Pests & Treatment 59
Chapter 15 Pruning Techniques 67
Chapter 16 Harvest Time - Tips & Tools 70






Appendix Page
Frost Protection
74
Vine Status in Time and Tasks 75
Modifications to the Vertical Shoot Position System (VSP) 78
Nusery Sources for Grapevines 79
Sources of Additional Information 86
Special Notes 95
Viticulture Management Notes 96
Pest and Disease Management Notes 97
Safe Use and Disposal of Pesticides 99
Recommended Wine Grapes for U.S. Regions 103
Recommended Wine Grapes for California 106
Official American Viticulture Areas 107
Bibliography 109
Glossary 111
Forms 117