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Growing Grapes


Description
The objective of this course, taught by Dr. Michelle Moyer, is to provide you with the practical background for premium winegrape production. Students should walk away with a good understanding of how to select appropriate grape varieties, the principles behind vineyard establishment and management, and where to go if they have further questions regarding grape production.

The 10 Lectures Topics are:
Lecture 1 – Introduction to Grape Production
Lecture 2 – Site Selection and Land Preparation
Lecture 3 – Variety Selection, Rootstocks, Propagation
Lecture 4 – Trellising, Training and Pruning Systems
Lecture 5 – New Vineyard Establishment
Lecture 6 – Canopy Management
Lecture 7 – Crop Management
Lecture 8 – Vineyard Equipment
Lecture 9 – Winter Freezes and Spring Frosts
Lecture 10 – Miscellaneous Limiting Factors

*Upon purchase of 'Growing Grapes', you will have unlimited access to the module for one full year.

For questions regarding the self-directed modules, or issues related to content access, please contact the VE Certificate Program Coordinator at: VE.Certificate@wsu.edu.
Content
  • 1. Introduction to Grape Production
  • 2. Site Selection and Land Preparation
  • 3. Variety Selection, Rootstocks, Propagation
  • 4. Trellising, Training and Pruning Systems
  • 5. New Vineyard Establishment
  • 6. Canopy Management
  • 7. Crop Management
  • 8. Winter Freezes and Spring Frosts
  • 9. Miscellaneous Limiting Factors
  • 10. Vineyard Equipment
  • 1. Introduction to Grape Production (Transcript)
  • 2. Site Selection and Land Preparation (Transcript)
  • 3. Variety Selection, Rootstocks, Propagation (Transcript)
  • 4. Trellising, Training and Pruning Systems (Transcript)
  • 5. New Vineyard Establishment (Transcript)
  • 6. Canopy Management (Transcript)
  • 7. Crop Management (Transcript)
  • 8. Winter Freezes and Spring Frosts (Transcript)
  • 9. Miscellaneous Limiting Factors (Transcript)
  • 10. Vineyard Equipment (Transcript)
  • Growing Grapes - Lecture Readings and Resources.docx
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed