Spring Frost Protection & Vineyard Best Practices

In our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable best practices, the NVG offers the following recommendations for frost protection. This is not an exhaustive list but highlights key aspects of protecting your crop responsibly and sustainably.

1. Communication & Site Awareness

• Communicate with your neighbors about frost season, including its implications, practices, and duration.
• Understand your vineyard site. Start-up times for frost protection equipment vary based on site conditions. Use weather stations, frost alerts, and remote sensing tools to monitor vineyard temperatures accurately.

2. Passive Frost Control Measures

• Implement passive frost control strategies such as delayed final pruning and strategic vineyard floor management, including mowing and, where permitted, discing.
• Maintain adequate soil moisture, as moist soils absorb and retain heat more effectively, reducing frost risk.

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