Wine Grapes: Small Leaves and Closely Spaced Nodes (forum)
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I planted 7 different grape vines this spring with various results (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Tempranillo). On a few of the grapes, the leaves were very small and now that they've fallen, the buds seem extremely close together (specifically: Riesling and Sangiovese).
Can someone tell me if this is a characteristic of this variety? Is there anything I need to be concerned about because of this growth (i.e. is it stunted due to some nutrient deficiency?)?
My soil is very sandy (QuD) and Alkaline. I planted a little late (April/May) and am training these to a single cordon. The Chardonnay reached the top wire (5 1/2 '), but the others did not. This is Washington Wine Country, so they should grow well here (Richland, WA).
Thanks for the help.
Picture 1 - Riesling
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Time: 16th December 2009 8:54am
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Stephanie says...
Have you had any fruit set on your vines?
Time: 19th December 2009 4:35pm
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Brian says...
No fruit set in the first year. I had one of the vines try to start a cluster, but I pinched it off to focus the energy on growth and not fruit.
Time: 23rd December 2009 5:43am
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