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Vineyard Underground

What if you could hang out with experienced grape growers, ask them about the science of grape growing, vineyard operations, and more; then take an insight or two to improve your vineyard and ultimately the quality of the wines you produce? That"s what we do each week on the Vineyard Underground. Hosted by Fritz Westover –– viticulture expert more than 20 years of experience in the vineyard industry –– every episode is an in-depth look at grape growing methods, care, and even complicated matters of

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018: Grower Questions Answered #2

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/05/02

We get many questions from growers like you all over the country and the world, so we are taking this episode to answer a handful of these questions on topics ranging from young vine training to fungicide rotation. Listen in, as you may have had some of these same questions in your vineyard, and stay tuned for more grower Q&A episodes in the future! In this episode, you will hear: In year two, should I let the fruit develop or drop? When should I start spraying vines in the season if there's rain

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54:13

017: Using Sheep in Regenerative Agriculture with...

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/04/18

In this episode, Paicines Ranch Vineyard Director and global agriculture consultant, Kelly Mulville, shares his passion and expertise on integrating regenerative agriculture principles including sheep into vineyard systems to increase ecosystem health, biodiversity, and profitability. Listen in to learn more about regenerative agriculture and how you can implement regenerative agriculture principles into your vineyard with or without sheep. In this episode, you will hear: What is regenerative

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56:53

016: Nitrogen Sources and Strategies for Application...

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/04/04

Nitrogen is one of the most popular nutrients for wine growers when it comes to general fertilization. However, many of us don’t understand exactly why it’s utilized. We don’t understand the deeper reasons behind why nitrogen is so powerful. If you relate to that, no need to worry. I brought my good friend Paul Crout onto the show today to help us understand all things nitrogen. Paul is one of the foremost experts on vineyard nutrition and spray, a leading pest control advisor, and a Certified Crop

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015: Essential Vineyard Tasks Before Bud Burst

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/03/21

In this episode, we are diving into the essential vineyard tasks that you need to complete before bud burst in your vineyard to ensure you're prepared and ready for the growing season. A successful season depends on you and your crew’s preparation. You must have a top-to-bottom plan for your vineyard so it can thrive during the upcoming season. From knowing when you plan to spray your crops and with what products to how you will manage the floor of your vineyard, a few tasks must be done before bud

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37:56

014: Holistic Approach to Vine Health, Production &...

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/03/07

In today’s episode, we get to listen in as Fritz presents the keynote presentation at the 2023 Ohio Grape & Wine Conference focusing on the holistic approach to vine health, production, and vineyard longevity along with best practice innovations for holistic vineyard management. Embracing a holistic approach entails looking at the complete system from the time you plant your vineyard through the life of your vineyard with focuses on: Vine Establishment Soil Quality & Vine Nutrition Vine

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013: Grower Questions Answered

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/02/21

On today’s episode of Vineyard Underground, I'm answering questions from winegrape growers across the country (and the world) on 7 very different topics. Listen in as my answers to these questions just might help you with questions you have had for your vineyard as well. If you have questions you need to be answered for your vineyard, remember you can click the Ask Fritz button at VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com In this episode, you will hear: How to identify and treat Phomopsis When and how to

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51:24

012: Diseases of Pruning Wounds with Kendra Baumgartner

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/02/07

Pruning wounds can leave your vines and trunks susceptible to certain disease-causing pathogens. While this is an inevitable part of growing a vineyard, there are certain pruning practices that can mitigate the risks. It’s also useful to familiarize yourself with the different infection processes between diseases so you have better agency to approach these vineyard problems accordingly. Joining today’s conversation is Dr. Kendra Baumgartner, a USDA ARS research plant pathologist, who runs the

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011: Top Tips for Training Your Pruning Crew – Part 2

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/01/24

This week we are joined by 3 highly successful experts who train and run crews for a living as they share their first-hand experience and advice on training your pruning crew in this informative, in-depth episode. Our guests today are Ivan Gonzales of Vineyard Professional Services in Paso Robles, California, Jake Busching of Jake Busching Wines in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Rob Warren of Desert Willow Vineyard in Seminole, TX In this episode, you will hear: How experts train their crews

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010: Top Tips for Training Your Pruning Crew

Vineyard Underground ·

2023/01/10

You may know how to prune, but does your pruning crew know how YOU prune? Whether you’re getting your friends or neighbors to help you out or you’re hiring a large contracted crew, how they prune your vineyard can impact not only the success of this season but also the long-term health of your vineyard. In today's episode, we are going to talk about some things you need to consider for hiring a pruning crew, training options for your crew, and my top tips for training your pruning crew. Pruning is

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009: Vineyard Resolutions – Top 5 Actions to Be a...

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/12/27

We can’t help you make (or keep) your fitness resolutions, but today we will give you the information you need to make your vineyard healthier, happier, and more productive in the new year. On today's episode, we're going to talk about vineyard resolutions, specifically, the top five actions to Be a Better Grape Grower in 2023. These are actions that can be applied by growers of all experience levels. So stick around and make some New Year's resolutions for your vineyard. In this episode, you will

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57:08

008: Vineyards are Beautiful - I think I'll Plant One...

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/12/13

This week we are joined by a few growers who have recently started their own vineyards as they share their personal experiences and advice for you if you are considering planting a vineyard. Even if you've already planted your vineyard, you're still going to get some great advice from this fun episode. Vineyard owners come from many walks of life, so today with chat with a working professional that developed his vineyard with his family along side of his current career, a family that left the

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34:40

007: Vineyards are Beautiful – I Think I’ll Plant One...

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/11/29

Are you dreaming of starting a vineyard? If so, then this special 2-part episode is for you! Starting a vineyard can very quickly turn from a dream into a nightmare if you aren't properly educated and prepared for what it takes to start, own, and grow a successful vineyard. On today’s episode, Fritz shares some key factors you need to consider before you start a vineyard. In Part II, you will hear from growers like you who have recently planted and established their first vineyards as they talk

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53:01

006: Why Pruning is the Most Important Vineyard...

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/11/15

Pruning has consequences, but only through awareness, can you improve your technique. We need to prune every year, but we have to do it properly and in a way that’s respectful to the vine. After all, how your vines grow largely depends on how you treat them. In today’s episode, international pruning expert Marco Tessari imparts his wisdom and knowledge about pruning as well as some tips and strategies to either start applying now or at least be thinking about as you’re trying to develop your

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005: Top 3 Common Challenges for Experienced Growers

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/11/01

If you’re an experienced grape grower, you likely already have a good grasp of your pest and disease management program, your general fertilization strategy, and your vineyard management and labor. As your vines grow and age, there’s another set of challenges that you may have to face as an experienced grower. On today’s episode of Vineyard Underground, we turn our focus on the three common challenges experienced growers may encounter. As your vineyards age, hopefully, they grow like fine wine. If

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22:41

004: Top 3 Common Challenges (and how to approach...

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/10/18

Starting a vineyard is exciting, but it also presents some unique challenges that new growers are often unprepared for. You have to be wary of things like pests and diseases or make sure you’re not overfertilizing your soil. Not to mention, finding an experienced crew that can handle complex and skilled activities in the vineyard. All that can be overwhelming – unless you have a great plan in place. In today’s episode, Fritz talks about the top three most common challenges for new grape growers

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003: Top 3 Vineyard Questions I Hear… All. The. Time

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/10/10

Whether you’re new to grape growing or you just need a bit of confidence to assure you’re doing things alright, there may be some questions that you might be asking yourself that need some clarification. In today’s episode, Fritz reveals the top three questions about growing grapes that he hears all the time. He also shares practical tips to give you the solution and confidence that you need in your vineyard. Fritz has been helping grape growers achieve success in their vineyards for over 20

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002: Success in the Vineyard Starts Underground

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/10/10

Why underground? You may ask. Well, have you tried sorting out a vineyard problem? You probably searched for answers in a textbook or some online resource. But what you see online or in textbooks doesn't always apply to your exact situation because there is a lot of variability from one vineyard to the next. You've got to figure out how to get to that perfect picture of what a vine should look like – but the routes can be numerous. Sometimes, we have questions that need a little bit more

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22:51

001: Welcome to The Vineyard Underground Podcast

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/10/10

Welcome to the Vineyard Underground Podcast where we unearth what you need to know to be a better grape grower! Hosted by Fritz Westover, this podcast is designed to help grape growers achieve success in their vineyard journey. In each episode, we'll share best practices in the industry, offer practical tips, and answer questions. We will help growers, like you, make some quick wins through practical information you can directly use in your vineyard. We’re bringing in some experts, not just in

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Welcome to the Vineyard Underground!

Vineyard Underground ·

2022/10/06

What if you could hang out with experienced grape growers, ask them about the science of grape growing, vineyard operations, and more; then take an insight or two to improve your vineyard and ultimately the quality of the wines you produce? That’s what we do each week on the Vineyard Underground. Hosted by Fritz Westover –– viticulture expert more than 20 years of experience in the vineyard industry –– every episode is an in-depth look at grape growing methods, care, and even complicated matters of

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