Ken,

I'm sure you'll have plenty of vigor with that clay beneath. Hopefully
the clay isn't to compact. Do you have drainage problems after heavy
rains? If so, be carefull not to let the vines over grow and crowd
the canopy. I would use the VSP if I were you. The trellis system you
showed might have to much foilage if the area is damp often. Better
get the spray program ready.


Bob

"Ken Anderson" > wrote in message >...
> > Ken,
> >
> > What grapevines are you growing? What rootstock, if any, are they on?
> > What type of soil do you have? What's the PH? DO they get AT LEAST 8
> > hrs of sunlight? What is the vine spacing right now?
> >
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> Cab Franc on 3309
> Chard on 101-14
> Reisling on 3309
>
> I don't know how the soil is described. It's only 8 - 10 inches deep, then
> hits clay.
> No idea on the pH.
> I'd say they get 8 hours of sun. Wish I could knock down a tree or two
> though.
> My vines are 6 feet apart, 7 feet between the rows.