Eric Jones

[Eric Jones]

I can’t see any images either. Maybe try reloading them?

Along those lines, when is everybody planning on starting spraying?

What products are recommended to prevent mildew, and what equipment is needed to do the spraying?

[Eric Jones]

Thank you all for your replies.

Any thoughts on ways to minimize things like evaporation, or tips to keep water close to the plant, or tools or devices to maintain soil moisture?

I’ve dug around each plant and created a cache basin, and then put 2″ to 4″ of mulch around each trunk.

Would appreciate any other ideas and approaches.

[Eric Jones]

Hi David,

Finished pruning. Got it done four days before the last rains, as recommended by everyone here.

Next step is to try to root some cuttings to replace the vines that have died.

Any suggestions for that?

Or would I be better off purchasing some already-rooted stock?

I have 90 vines of Barbera, and about 6 that need to be replaced.

Thanks!

[Eric Jones]

Super helpful advice. Thanks!

David – how do you know when capillary action has stopped? Do we need a stretch of days cold enough for frost?