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